BertJ.ThomasMD
Orthopaedic Surgery • Los Angeles, CAHip & Knee Reconstructive Surgery, Shoulder Surgery
Professor of Clinical Orthopaedic Surgery, UCLA-David Geffen School of Medicine
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Office
10833 Le Conte Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90095Phone+1 310-202-6204Fax+1 310-202-0831
Summary
- Bert Thomas, MD is an experienced Orthopaedic surgeon based in Santa Monica, CA, specializing in Hip & Knee Reconstructive Surgery and Shoulder Surgery. He completed his internship at the University of California (San Diego) Medical Center, followed by residencies at the UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical Center and Hospital for Special Surgery/Cornell Medical Center. Since 1985, Dr. Thomas has served as Chief of Joint Replacement Service at David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA. He has a wealth of experience handling cases related to hip osteoarthritis, joint pain, rotator cuff injuries, and unicompartmental knee arthroplasty. He has also contributed significant publications to the field of Orthopaedics. Dr. Thomas has been recognized by Castle Connolly and SuperDoctors.com on multiple occasions for his outstanding service.
Education & Training
Hospital for Special Surgery/Cornell Medical CenterResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 1984 - 1985
UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical CenterResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 1980 - 1984
University of California (San Diego) Medical CenterInternship, Transitional Year, 1979 - 1980
Perelman School of Medicine at the University of PennsylvaniaClass of 1979
Certifications & Licensure
CA State Medical License 1980 - 2025- American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- America's Top Doctors Castle Connolly, 2011-2014
- Top Doctors:LA Area Castle Connolly, 2013
- Top Doctors:Southern California Castle Connolly, 2012
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Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Editorial: The Association of Bone and Joint Surgeons, Orthopaedia, and you.Bert J. Thomas, Richard A. Brand, Joseph Bernstein, Christian Veillette
Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research. 2009-02-03 - 102 citationsLeg-Length Discrepancy After Total Hip ArthroplastyCharles R. Clark, Herbert D. Huddleston, Eugene P. Schoch, Bert J. Thomas
The Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. 2006-01-01 - 17 citationsPatients' reasons for undergoing total hip arthroplasty can change over time.Jay R. Lieberman, Bert J. Thomas, Gerald A. M. Finerman, Frederick J. Dorey
The Journal of Arthroplasty. 2003-01-01
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