Skip to main content
Thomas Meade, MD, Orthopaedic Surgery, Bethlehem, PA

ThomasD.MeadeMD

Orthopaedic Surgery Bethlehem, PA

Hip & Knee Reconstructive Surgery, Orthopedic Sports Medicine

Physician

Overview of Dr. Meade

Thomas Meade, MD serves as Department Chair, Orthopedic Knee Arthroplasty with Coordinated Health/Lehigh Valley Health Network whose education included Penn State, Jefferson Medical College, Rothman Institute, and Knee Fellowship with Dr Frank Noyes.
He is an experienced clinician in the field of knee replacements, knee ligament reconstruction and has limited his practice to knee surgery since 2004. He holds numerous patents for orthopaedic implants, instruments, and techniques. He has authored numerous articles, book chapters, a book titled ‘10 Commandments of Kinematic Total Knee Arthroplasty’, and is the host of two locally syndicated TV shows: Real Life in The OR and The Dr Meade Show.
His research and speaking interests include out-patient kinematic total knee arthroplasty, nutriceutical use in orthopaedic practice, and multimodal opioid-sparing orthopaedic surgery.
Dr Meade is an avid cyclist, a competitive swimmer and triathlete, has held top ten individual US Masters Swimming rankings and several USMS world relay records.

Education & Training

  • Jewish Hospital of Cincinnati/Cincinnati SportsMedicine and Orthopaedic Center
    Jewish Hospital of Cincinnati/Cincinnati SportsMedicine and Orthopaedic CenterFellowship, Orthopaedic Sports Medicine, 1988 - 1989
  • Deaconess Hospital
    Deaconess HospitalResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 1988 - 1989
  • Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University/TJUH
    Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University/TJUHResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 1984 - 1988
  • Lehigh Valley Health Network
    Lehigh Valley Health NetworkInternship, Transitional Year, 1983 - 1984
  • Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University
    Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson UniversityClass of 1983

Certifications & Licensure

  • FL State Medical License
    FL State Medical License 2015 - 2024
  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 1984 - 2024
  • NJ State Medical License
    NJ State Medical License 2018 - 2023
  • OH State Medical License
    OH State Medical License 1988 - 1990
  • American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Best Surgeon Citizens Voice, 2017-2024
  • 10 Government Official Honors/Commendations US House of Representatives, US Senate, Commonwealth of PA, 2003-2018
  • Francis Swingle- Irishman of the Year Award Friendly Sons of St Patrick-Pittston PA, 2007
  • Join now to see all

Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • The Evaluation of a ChatGPT Article  
    Thomas Meade, Journal of Orthopaedic Experience & Innovation, 8/5/2023

Books/Book Chapters

Press Mentions

  • Thomas L. Bradbury, Jr., MD, FAOA: A Leader in Orthopedic Innovation
    Thomas L. Bradbury, Jr., MD, FAOA: A Leader in Orthopedic InnovationSeptember 23rd, 2024
  • Coordinated Health Professional Practice Opens Hazleton Medical Office Building
    Coordinated Health Professional Practice Opens Hazleton Medical Office BuildingJuly 2nd, 2019

Professional Memberships

Insurance Accepted

  • Aetna Choice POS II
    Aetna HMO
    AmeriHealth Direct POS
    Amerihealth HMO
    AmeriHealth PPO
    Anthem Blue Access PPO
    Anthem Blue Preferred HMO
    BCBS Blue Card PPO
    BCBS Illinois PPO
    Capital BC Keystone Health Plan Central HMO
    Capital Blue Cross PPO
    CIGNA HMO
    CIGNA Open Access
    CIGNA PPO
    Great West PPO
    HealthAmerica HealthAssurance PPO
    Highmark BCBS ClassicBlue
    Highmark BCBS PPOBlue
    Humana ChoiceCare Network PPO
    IBC Keystone HMO / POS
    IBC Personal Choice PPO
    Medical Mutual of Ohio SuperMed Plus
    Medical Mutual of Ohio SuperMed POS
    Multiplan PHCS PPO
    Multiplan PPO
    Oxford Health Freedom
    Oxford Health Liberty
    United Healthcare - Direct Choice Plus POS
    United Healthcare - Direct Options PPO
  • Please verify your coverage with the provider's office directly when scheduling an appointment