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Dr. Thomas Vail, MD

Orthopedic Surgery
4.5 (17)
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38 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Thomas Vail, MD

Dr. Thomas Vail, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in San Francisco, CA. They specialize in Orthopedic Surgery, has 38 years of experience. They graduated from LOYOLA UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO / SCHOOL OF DENTISTRY and is affiliated with Novato Community Hospital.

Dr. Vail works at UCSF Orthopedic Institute in San Francisco, CA with other offices in Berkeley, CA and Durham, NC. They frequently treat conditions like Osteoarthritis, Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS) and Osteoarthritis of Hip along with other conditions at varying frequencies. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Vail's Office Locations

  1. 1
    UCSF Orthopedic Institute
    1500 Owens St Ste 170, San Francisco, CA 94158 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (919) 684-8111
  2. 2
    Berkeley Outpatient Center
    3100 San Pablo Ave, Berkeley, CA 94702 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (510) 985-5020
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
  3. 3
    Duke Medicine
    4101 N ROXBORO ST, Durham, NC 27704 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (919) 684-8111

Hospital Affiliations
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  • Novato Community Hospital

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    About Dr. Thomas Vail, MD

    Specialties
    • Orthopedic Surgery
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    Years of Experience
    • 38 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1598852014
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • LOYOLA UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO / SCHOOL OF DENTISTRY
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    Dr. Vail has seen patients for Osteoarthritis, Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS) and Osteoarthritis of Hip, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Vail on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    17 patients have reviewed Dr. Vail. The overall rating for this provider is 4.5. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Vail.

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