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Thomas Hunt III, MD, Orthopaedic Surgery, Fort Myers, FL

ThomasRussellHuntIIIMD, DSc, FACHE

Orthopaedic Surgery • Fort Myers, FL

Elbow Surgery, Hand Surgery

* VP/Chief Physician Executive - Musculoskeletal Services Hand, Wrist, Elbow Surgeon

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  • Office

    8960 Colonial Center Dr Ste 206
    Fort Myers, FL 33905
    Phone+1 239-343-9696
    Fax+1 239-343-4198

Summary

  • Experienced Physician Leader and Orthopaedic Surgeon with demonstrated expertise working in complex academic medical centers and systems. He is recognized for his skill in hand/wrist/elbow surgery, Medical Education, and Healthcare Administration/Consulting, Dr. Thomas Hunt is a strong healthcare services professional with doctoral degrees in Medicine and Health Services Administration.

    • VP / CPE Musculoskeletal Services Lee Health

    press release

Education & Training

  • University of Alabama at Birmingham
    University of Alabama at BirminghamDSc, Health Services Research and Administration, Distinguished Alumni Award - UAB School of Health Professions, 2010 - 2014
  • University of Pennsylvania Health System
    University of Pennsylvania Health SystemFellowship, Hand Surgery (Orthopaedic Surgery), 1992 - 1993
  • University of Kansas School of Medicine
    University of Kansas School of MedicineResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 1987 - 1992
  • Vanderbilt University Medical Center
    Vanderbilt University Medical CenterInternship, Transitional Year, 1986 - 1987
  • Vanderbilt University School of Medicine
    Vanderbilt University School of MedicineClass of 1986

Certifications & Licensure

  • FL State Medical License
    FL State Medical License 2003 - 2026
  • AZ State Medical License
    AZ State Medical License 2022 - 2024
  • TX State Medical License
    TX State Medical License 2012 - 2024
  • UT State Medical License
    UT State Medical License 2022 - 2024
  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 2003 - 2023
  • SC State Medical License
    SC State Medical License 2022 - 2023
  • AL State Medical License
    AL State Medical License 2005 - 2022
  • American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery
  • American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Surgery of the Hand
  • American College of Healthcare ExecutivesFellow
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Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Norton Rose Fulbright Faculty Excellence Award – Full Prof. Category National Academy of Distinguished Educators / Baylor College of Medicine, 2021
  • Distinguished Alumni Award UAB School of Health Professions, 2016

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • Dr. Thomas Hunt Appointed as Lee Health's Vice President and Chief Physician Executive of Musculoskeletal Services
    Dr. Thomas Hunt Appointed as Lee Health's Vice President and Chief Physician Executive of Musculoskeletal ServicesJuly 18th, 2023

Committees

  • AO North America Trama Representative, AO North America Inaugural Fundraising Committee 2021 - Present
  • Hand, Wrist, and Elbow Representative, NFL Musculoskeletal Committee - Player Health & Safety 2016 - Present
  • Member, AONA Hand Education Committee 2017 - 2021
  • Member, ASSH Ethics and Professionalism Committee 2017 - 2020
  • Member, ASSH Courses and Meetings Advisory Committee 2017 - 2020
  • Member, AAHS Annual Program Committee 2017 - 2020
  • Chair, TMC National Center for Human Performance Steering Committee 2016 - 2019

Professional Memberships

External Links

Dr. Thomas Hunt, Dr. Thomas Hunt, MD, Dr. T Hunt, Dr. Thomas Russell Hunt