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Dr. Walter Thomas, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
4.1 (22)
Map Pin Small Thousand Oaks, CA
Accepting new patients
27 years of experience
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Overview of Dr. Walter Thomas, MD

Dr. Walter Thomas, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in Thousand Oaks, CA. They specialize in Orthopedic Surgery, has 27 years of experience, and is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery. They graduated from Loma Linda University and is affiliated with Los Robles Regional Medical Center. Dr. Thomas, completed a residency at Loma Linda University. Patients rated Dr. Thomas an average 4.1 star rating.

Dr. Thomas works at Walter A Thomas MD in Thousand Oaks, CA. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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    Walter A Thomas MD
    258 Lombard St Ste 200, Thousand Oaks, CA 91360 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions
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    • Aetna
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    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of California
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    About Dr. Walter Thomas, MD

    Specialties*
    • Orthopedic Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 27 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    Gender
    • Male
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    NPI Number
    • 1063404606
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • University Of California San Diego Health System
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    Residency
    • Loma Linda University
    Residency
    Internship
    • Loma Linda University
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • Loma Linda University
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Orthopedic Surgery
    Board Certifications
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    Hospital Affiliations

    • Los Robles Regional Medical Center

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    Dr. Thomas works at Walter A Thomas MD in Thousand Oaks, CA. View the full address on Dr. Thomas’s profile.

    22 patients have reviewed Dr. Thomas. The overall rating for this provider is 4.1. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Thomas.

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