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Nevada Orthopedic & Spine Center (Las Vegas)
7455 West Washington Avenue, Las Vegas, NV 89128
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Michael D. Thomas, M.D., joined Nevada Orthopedic & Spine Center in 2005. He specializes in pediatric orthopedics, scoliosis and spinal deformities in children and adolescents. His treatment philosophy is to utilize non-surgical options to their fullest extent possible, consistent with an optimal outcome. He is committed to the education and engagement of parents and patients about their treatment options. Dr. Thomas received his Doctor of Medicine degree from Howard University in Washington, D.C., and completed his orthopedic surgical residency at Howard University Hospital. He then completed a pediatric orthopedic surgery fellowship at Newington Children’s Hospital in Connecticut. Before joining Nevada Orthopedic & Spine Center, Dr. Thomas served for 17 years as the attending surgeon at the Division of Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine at Children’s National Medical Center in Washington, D.C., consistently ranked as one of the best children’s hospitals in the nation. He possesses vast experience gained during his time at this Level 1 trauma center and teaching hospital. He directed the care of thousands of children with a diverse array of traumatic, congenital, acquired and developmental orthopedic conditions. While in Washington, Dr. Thomas held the position of Assistant Professor of Orthopedic Surgery and Pediatrics at George Washington University Medical Center. Dr. Thomas was twice cited as a top doctor by metropolitan area physicians in a survey conducted by Washingtonian Magazine. Dr. Thomas has studied the care of patients with severe scoliosis in conjunction with the Minnesota Spine Center, the Spine Deformity Study Group and other leading national centers. He also studied the Ponseti Method of clubfoot care under the renowned Ignacio Ponseti, M.D., and has authored numerous articles, book chapters, papers and presentations. Dr. Thomas was born in Hempstead, TX.
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Medical Specialties and Areas of Expertise
Orthopedic Surgeon
Education & Training
Other Degree - Howard University Medical School
Medical Conditions Treated
conditions treated by an Orthopedic Surgeon, like Dr. Michael Thomas, may include:
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Medical Procedures Performed
procedures performed by an Orthopedic Surgeon, like Dr. Michael Thomas, may include:
Orthopedic Consultation, Spinal Cord Surgery, Arthroscopy, Orthopedic Follow Up, Spinal Cord Tumor, Spine Specialist Consultation, Spine Specialist Follow Up, Vertebroplasty, Musculoskeletal Surgery, Orthopedic Trauma, Orthopedic Brace, Spinal Cord Minimally Invasive Surgery, Spinal Cord Reconstructive Surgery, Spinal Cord Second Opinion, Laminectomy, Knee Surgery, Hip Surgery, Hand Surgery, Elbow Surgery, Knee Replacement Surgery, Hip Replacement Surgery, Hip and Knee Surgery Consultation, Hip and Knee Surgery Follow Up, Orthopedic Reconstruction Consultation, Hand and Wrist Reconstruction, Orthopedic Reconstruction Follow Up, Total Hip Replacement, Total Knee Replacement, Total Shoulder Replacement, Cartilage Transplantation, Elbow Replacement Surgery, Osteotomy, Ligament Reconstruction, Orthopedic Trauma Follow Up, Deformity Correction (Post Trauma), Joint Contracture Release, Limb Reconstruction, Open Reduction and Internal Fixation Surgery, Spine Immobilization, Allograft Reconstruction, Nail Cement Spacer Reconstruction, Prosthetics, Osteotomy, Head and Neck Reconstruction, Fingers Reconstruction, Reverse Shoulder Replacement, Spinal Infusions, Kyphoplasty, Partial Knee Replacement, Casting and Splinting, Revisional Hip Replacement Surgery, Revisional Knee Replacement Surgery, Limb Lengthening and Realignment, Spinal Cord Surgery Consultation, Orthopedic Second Opinion, Independent Medical Exam (Orthopedic), Orthopedic Consultation (Spine), Orthopedic Follow Up (Spine), Diskectomy / Discectomy, Spinal Cord Stimulator Implantation Consultation, Arthrodesis, Arthropathy, Orthopedic Consultation (Ankle), Orthopedic Follow Up (Ankle), Ankle Second Opinion, Knee arthroscopy, Hip arthroscopy, Shoulder Reconstructive Surgery Consultation, Shoulder Reconstructive Surgery Follow up and Viscosupplementation
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Locations
Nevada Orthopedic & Spine Center (Las Vegas)
7455 West Washington Avenue
Suite 160
Las Vegas, NV 89128
(702) 258-3773
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Michael Thomas accepting new patients?
Yes, Dr. Michael Thomas is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Michael Thomas offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Thomas's office at (702) 258-3773 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
Does Dr. Michael Thomas offer telehealth appointments?
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Which language(s) does Dr. Michael Thomas speak?
Dr. Michael Thomas speaks English.
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