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Dr. Richard Thomas, MD
Orthopedic Sports Medicine* Age 51
Dr. Richard Thomas, MD
5.0 (1 Ratings)
Map Pin Small Macon, GA
Dr. Richard Thomas, MD is a Sports Medicine Orthopedic Surgeon in Macon, GA.
Dr. Richard Thomas, MD
5.0 (1 Ratings)

Dr. Richard Thomas, MD

Orthopedic Sports Medicine* Age 51
Macon, GA
Accepting new patients
25 years of experience
Dr. Richard Thomas, MD is a Sports Medicine Orthopedic Surgeon in Macon, GA.

About Dr. Richard Thomas, MD

Dr. Thomas graduated from Augusta University Medical College of Georgia in 2001 and completed a residency at University of Virginia Health Systems, Charlottesville. Dr. Richard Thomas, MD is a Sports Medicine Orthopedic Surgeon in Macon, GA and has 25 years experience. Dr. Thomas currently practices at Macon Outpatient Surgery Inc and is affiliated with Atrium Health Navicent the Medical Center. Dr. Thomas has experience treating conditions like Joint Pain and Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder among other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. Thomas's office accepts new patients. Dr. Thomas is board certified in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Joint Pain
Steroid Injection
Arthrocentesis
Joint Pain
Steroid Injection
Arthrocentesis
Joint Pain
Steroid Injection
Arthrocentesis
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Miner's Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Somatic Nerve Block
Peripheral Nerve Block
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Patellar Fracture
Scapular Fracture
Clavicle Fracture
Rotator Cuff Tear
Shoulder Bursitis
Broken Arm
Rotator Cuff Surgery
Shoulder Fracture
Knee Fracture
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Knee Tendinitis
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Chondromalacia
Shoulder Dislocation
Hip Tendinitis
Bursitis of Hip
Knee Osteophyte
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Knee Ligament Tears
Meniscus Tear
Internal Derangement of Knee
Ankle Fracture
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) or Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear
Arthritis of the Elbow
Back Pain
Baker’s Cyst
Broken Neck
Bursitis
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cervical Radiculopathy
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Cervical Vertigo
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Pelvic Pain
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
Degenerative Disc Disease
Difficulty With Walking
Elbow Bursitis
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Femoral Neck Fracture
Femur Fracture
Fibular Fracture
Foot Fracture
Gait Abnormality
Ganglion Cyst
Glenoid Labrum Tear
Gout
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Hip Fracture
Humerus Fracture
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Knee Dislocation
Knee Sprain
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Lateral Epicondylitis
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Limb Pain
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Lumbosacral Stenosis
Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osgood Schlatter Disease
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Osteopenia
Patellar Chondromalacia
Patellar Dislocation
Patellar Disorders
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Piriformis Syndrome
Plantar Fasciitis
Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Pyogenic Arthritis
Radiculopathy
Repeated Shoulder Dislocation
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rib Fracture
Sciatica
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Shoulder Osteophyte
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Spinal Stenosis
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Systemic Chondromalacia
Thoracic Compression Fracture
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Tibial Fracture
ACL Surgery
All Shoulder or Elbow Replacement Procedures
Closed Hip Fracture Treatment
Foot and Ankle Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Open
Hip Replacement
Joint Drainage
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Knee Arthroscopy
Knee Replacement
Knee Replacement Revision
Meniscus Surgery
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Partial Knee Replacement
Partial Shoulder Replacement
Reverse Total Shoulder and Total Shoulder Replacement
Separated Femoral Epiphysis Treatment
Shoulder Arthroscopy
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture Treatment
Total Shoulder Replacement
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate

Accepted Insurance Plans

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  • Blue Card PPO
  • Amerigroup (Wellpoint)
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
  • Commercial Insurance Company
  • Medicare
  • WellCare
  • Sunshine Health
  • United Healthcare
  • Cigna
  • Bakery & Confectionary Union Plan
  • Universal American
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • Anthem
  • Mutual of Omaha
  • Mail Handlers Benefit Plan (MHBP)
  • Curative PPO
    Curative PPO Plus
    Curative EPO
  • Humana
  • Workers Compensation WC
  • Medical Mutual of Ohio
  • Medicaid
  • Aetna
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Coventry Health Care
  • Blue Choice HMO
    Blue Choice Option POS

Where Dr. Richard Thomas, MD Sees Patients

  1. 1 Macon Outpatient Surgery Inc
    3708 Northside Dr, Macon, GA 31210
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (478) 745-4206
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed
  2. 2 Forsyth Street Orthopaedic Surgery and Rehabilitation Center
    1600 Forsyth St, Macon, GA 31201
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (478) 743-3000
  3. 3 Kinnebrew Orthopedics & Sports Medicine PC
    301 Margie Dr, Warner Robins, GA 31088
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (478) 971-1153
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed

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Meet Dr. Richard Thomas, MD

Specialties*
Orthopedic Surgery
Sports Medicine
Orthopedic Sports Medicine
Specialties*
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Does Dr. Thomas communicate via email?
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Does Dr. Thomas offer telehealth services or virtual visits?
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Does Dr. Thomas offer an online patient portal?
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Does Dr. Thomas have free onsite parking?
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Does Dr. Thomas offer weekend visits?
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FAQs About Dr. Thomas's Practice

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Richard Thomas, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Thomas's profile.

Dr. Thomas frequently treats the following conditions: Joint Pain and Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Richard Thomas, MD is affiliated with Atrium Health Navicent the Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Richard Thomas, MD holds board certification in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine and Orthopedic Surgery.
Training & Medical Education
Medical Education
  • Augusta University Medical College of Georgia
    2001
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • Orthopaedic Sports Medicine and Orthopedic Surgery
Board Certifications
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A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.
Residency Hospital
  • University of Virginia Health Systems, Charlottesville
Residency Hospital
Fellowship Hospital
  • Sports Medicine at the Mississippi Sports Medicine and Orthopaedic Center, Jackson
Fellowship Hospital

Hospitals Where Dr. Richard Thomas, MD Practices

  • Atrium Health Navicent the Medical Center

    777 Hemlock St, Macon, GA

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