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Dr. Thomas Paynter, MD

Orthopedic Surgery
4.4 (37)
Map Pin Small Anchorage, AK
Accepting new patients
18 years of experience
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Overview of Dr. Thomas Paynter, MD

Dr. Thomas Paynter, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in Anchorage, AK. They specialize in Orthopedic Surgery, has 18 years of experience. They graduated from UNIVERSITY OF IOWA / COLLEGE OF MEDICINE and is affiliated with Alaska Regional Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Paynter an average 4.4 star rating.

Dr. Paynter works at Orthopedic Physicians Alaska in Anchorage, AK with other offices in Eagle River, AK. They frequently treat conditions like Joint Pain, Osteoarthritis and Osteoarthritis of Hip along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna and Cigna as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

Dr. Paynter's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Orthopedic Physicians Alaska
    3801 Lake Otis Pkwy Ste 300, Anchorage, AK 99508 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (907) 921-1537
  2. 2
    Orthopedic Physicians Alaska
    13015 Old Glenn Hwy Ste 100, Eagle River, AK 99577 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (907) 921-1530

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Elbow Bursitis Chevron Icon
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Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow) Chevron Icon
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Knee Arthroscopy Chevron Icon
Knee Dislocation Treatment Chevron Icon
Knee Replacement Revision Chevron Icon
Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy) Chevron Icon
Meniscus Surgery Chevron Icon
Neuroplasty Chevron Icon
Periacetabular Osteotomy Chevron Icon
Resection or Ablation of Bone Tumor, Partial or Complete Resection of Bone, Debridement of Bone Chevron Icon
Reverse Total Shoulder and Total Shoulder Replacement Chevron Icon
Rotator Cuff Surgery Chevron Icon
Separated Femoral Epiphysis Treatment Chevron Icon
Shoulder Arthroscopy Chevron Icon
Shoulder Dislocation Treatment Chevron Icon
Shoulder Replacement Chevron Icon
Spinal Fusion Chevron Icon
Synovial Biopsy Chevron Icon
Total Knee Arthroplasty with Robotic Assist Chevron Icon
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate Chevron Icon
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    Ratings & Reviews

    4.4
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    About Dr. Thomas Paynter, MD

    Specialties
    • Orthopedic Surgery
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    Years of Experience
    • 18 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    • Male
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    NPI Number
    • 1831234798
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • UNIVERSITY OF IOWA / COLLEGE OF MEDICINE
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    Hospital Affiliations

    • Alaska Regional Hospital

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    Dr. Thomas Paynter, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Paynter is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

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    Dr. Paynter has seen patients for Joint Pain, Osteoarthritis and Osteoarthritis of Hip, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Paynter on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    37 patients have reviewed Dr. Paynter. The overall rating for this provider is 4.4. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Paynter.

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