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Dr. Richard Thomas, MD

Dr. Richard Thomas, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
15+ years of experience

Dr. Richard Thomas, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Gainesville, GA and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Augusta University Medical College of Georgia in 2008. He is affiliated with medical facilities CHI Memorial Hospital Chattanooga and Northeast Georgia Medical Center Gainesville. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.7 Star Rating
Based on 12 reviews 4.7 Star Rating (12 reviews)

Practice

1211 Sherwood Park Dr NE Ste A Gainesville, GA 30501
Telehealth available

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Dr. Thomas' Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Thomas

4.7

12 ratings, 10 with a written review
5 Star
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4 Star
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3 Star
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2 Star
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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
8 people found this helpful
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S.Fann – Aug 02, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Jun 19, 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
9 people found this helpful
Helpful
Cumming , GA – Feb 27, 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
  • Long wait times
7 people found this helpful
Helpful
Feb 23, 2019
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What went well
  • 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
8 people found this helpful
Helpful
Dawsonville, GA – Jan 17, 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
7 people found this helpful
Helpful
Marceita Wallberg in Johns Creek, GA – Apr 28, 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
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Jeanne Johnson in Winder, GA – Apr 27, 2017
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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
Helpful
Stone Mountain, GA – Apr 21, 2017
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What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
8 people found this helpful
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Lawrenceville, GA – Apr 04, 2017
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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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Tony in Stone Mountain – Feb 25, 2017
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About Me

biography

Dr. Richard Thomas, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Gainesville, GA and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Augusta University Medical College of Georgia in 2008. He is affiliated with medical facilities CHI Memorial...read more
  • Orthopedic Surgery

  • Hip & Knee Orthopedics

  • Orthopedic Trauma Surgery

  • Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgery

  • Orthopedics

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  • Augusta University Medical College Of Georgia

    Medical School, 2008
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery®
Orthopedic Surgery
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Locations

Practice

Ngpg Orthopedic Trauma & Reconstructive Surgery Clinic-Gainesville1211 Sherwood Park Dr NE Ste A Gainesville, GA 30501
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • CHI Memorial Hospital Chattanooga

    2525 Desales Ave
    Chattanooga, TN 37404
    Recipient of 23
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

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

    86%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

    84%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    8% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Northeast Georgia Medical Center Gainesville

    743 Spring St NE
    Gainesville, GA 30501
    Recipient of 2
    hospital awards

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

    85%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% higher than the national average

    75%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    1% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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