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Dr. Richard Thoma, MD

Dr. Richard Thoma, MD

Pain Medicine*
15+ years of experience

Dr. Richard Thoma, MD is a pain medicine physician in Hoover, AL and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Emory University in 2005. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Saint Vincent's Saint Clair and Prattville Baptist Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4 Star Rating
Based on 36 reviews 4 Star Rating (36 reviews)

Practice

2010 Patton Chapel Rd Ste 200 Hoover, AL 35216
Telehealth available

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At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Thoma specializes in the areas of Anesthesiology & Pain Medicine. See board certifications
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. See hospitals
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Dr. Thoma's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Thoma

4.0

36 ratings, 31 with a written review
5 Star
67%
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4 Star
8%
8%
3 Star
3%
3%
2 Star
3%
3%
1 Star
19%
19%

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Joe L – Dec 27, 2024
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Apr 16, 2022
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
2 people found this helpful
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BKH – Jun 25, 2021
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What could be improved
No results
6 people found this helpful
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Mar 29, 2019
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3 people found this helpful
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Mar 29, 2019
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What could be improved
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5 people found this helpful
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Mar 29, 2019
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What went well
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What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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Mar 27, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
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Mar 08, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Toni Thomas in Calera, AL – Mar 06, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Peggy, AL – Mar 05, 2019
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What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
5 people found this helpful
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Birmingham – Oct 19, 2018
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What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
6 people found this helpful
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Gina in Sylacauga , AL – Oct 10, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Gloria Banks in Decatur, AL – Jun 29, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Robyn in Warrior – Apr 18, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Staff wasn't friendly
1 person found this helpful
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Cullman – Apr 18, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Randy Hogan in Trafford, Al – Apr 12, 2018
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
1 person found this helpful
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Heidi Lloyd – Apr 12, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Shannon Salter in Quinton – Apr 11, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Rosalind Tucker in Birmingham – Apr 11, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Monica Purifoy in Birmingam,Al – Apr 05, 2018
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About Me

care philosophy

Dr. Thoma believes in using a multimodal approach to improve his patients' pain, functionality, and overall quality of life. His interest in pain management was born during his residency when he cared for patients suffering from chronic pain in...read more

biography

Dr. Thoma grew up in the Atlanta area before receiving his undergraduate degree from Georgia Tech and his medical degree from Emory University. He completed his residency in Anesthesiology at the University of Alabama at Birmingham and his Interventional Pain fellowship at the University of Virginia.
  • Pain Medicine

  • Anesthesiology

  • Pain Medicine Anesthesiology

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  • University Of Virginia Medical Center

    Fellowship Hospital, 2010
  • University Of Alabama-birmingham (uab)

    Residency Hospital, 2009
  • Baptist Health System

    Internship Hospital, 2006
  • Emory University

    Medical School, 2005
  • Emory University School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 2005
  • Georgia Tech

    Undergraduate School, 2001
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Anesthesiology®
Anesthesiology
Pain Medicine
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Locations

Practice

Cahaba Pain and Spine Care LLC2010 Patton Chapel Rd Ste 200 Hoover, AL 35216
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  • Hours
    • Mon: 7:30am - 4:30pm
    • Tue: 7:30am - 4:30pm
    • Wed: 7:30am - 4:30pm
    • Thu: 7:30am - 4:30pm
    • Fri: 7:30am - 4:30pm
  • Directions

Practice

Michael R. Bernstein MD PC2010 Patton Chapel Rd Ste 102 Hoover, AL 35216
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Ascension Sacred Heart Emerald Coast

    7800 US Highway 98 W
    Miramar Beach, FL 32550
    Recipient of 1
    hospital award

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    89%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

    84%
    Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family

    15% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Ascension St. Vincent's Chilton

    2030 Lay Dam Rd
    Clanton, AL 35045

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    91%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% higher than the national average

    90%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    8% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Ascension St. Vincent's Birmingham

    810 Saint Vincents Dr
    Birmingham, AL 35205
    Recipient of 1
    hospital award

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    87%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% higher than the national average

    81%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    5% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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