Bruce E. Thomas, MD

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  • Bruce Thomas, M.D., is a Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon, and Orthopedic Clinical Attending for the University of Utah. Dr. Thomas specializes in diagnosis and treatment of shoulder, knee and sports injuries including instability, rotator cuff tears, and knee pain.

    Dr. Thomas is a graduate of Brigham Young University and the Medical College of Georgia. He completed his internship and orthopedic training at the Naval Medical Center, San Diego where he was chief resident and was retained as teaching staff at the completion of his residency. He spent 3 years assigned to the Navy Seals and has experience and particular interest in returning patients of all athletic levels to their optimal performance. Dr. Thomas is the current North American Medical Director for the Australian Winter Olympic Institute, which utilizes Utah as a major training hub.

    Surgery is one treatment that can help patients, but not all patients need surgery, and not all patients need the same surgery. Treatment decisions should be a collaborative effort between the patient and the surgeon after a discussion of the diagnosis, options for treatment, benefits of treatment and risks of treatment alternatives.

    In his free time Dr. Thomas is a Utah out door enthusiast, skier, hiker and avid cyclist.

    Board Certification and Academic Information

    Academic Departments Orthopaedics - Adjunct

    Patient Rating

    4.8/5

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    November 19, 2022

    Dr Thomas was very kind and listened to my concerns. He had had a similar injury and was very understanding and sympathetic.

    November 14, 2022

    Dr Thomas is extremely patient when working with me, a retired physician, taking my thoughts into consideration when making his treatment plan. I appreciate the fact that he values my ongoing ability to engage in snowboarding and bodybuilding which is extremely important to me!

    October 29, 2022

    Great experience and was what I needed.

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  • Bruce Thomas, M.D., is a Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon, and Orthopedic Clinical Attending for the University of Utah. Dr. Thomas specializes in diagnosis and treatment of shoulder, knee and sports injuries including instability, rotator cuff tears, and knee pain.

    Dr. Thomas is a graduate of Brigham Young University and the Medical College of Georgia. He completed his internship and orthopedic training at the Naval Medical Center, San Diego where he was chief resident and was retained as teaching staff at the completion of his residency. He spent 3 years assigned to the Navy Seals and has experience and particular interest in returning patients of all athletic levels to their optimal performance. Dr. Thomas is the current North American Medical Director for the Australian Winter Olympic Institute, which utilizes Utah as a major training hub.

    Surgery is one treatment that can help patients, but not all patients need surgery, and not all patients need the same surgery. Treatment decisions should be a collaborative effort between the patient and the surgeon after a discussion of the diagnosis, options for treatment, benefits of treatment and risks of treatment alternatives.

    In his free time Dr. Thomas is a Utah out door enthusiast, skier, hiker and avid cyclist.

    Board Certification and Academic Information

    Academic Departments Orthopaedics -Adjunct

    Education history

    Residency Orthopedics - Naval Medical Center San Diego Resident
    General Surgery - Naval Medical Center San Diego Intern
    Professional Medical Medicine - Medical College of Georgia M.D.
    Zoology - Brigham Young University B.S.

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