Dr. Thomas Rivers, MD
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Dr. Thomas Rivers, MD
Sports Medicine
Dr. Thomas Rivers, MD is a sports medicine specialist in Sugar Land, TX. Dr. Rivers has extensive experience in Shoulder & Upper Arm Surgery and Knee & Lower Limb Surgery. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital and Memorial Hermann Sugar Land Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
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Houston Methodist
At a Glance
- Area of Expertise • Dr. Rivers specializes in the area of Orthopedic Surgery. See board certifications
- Explains Conditions Well • Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
- Offers Telehealth • This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
- Practices at Top Hospital • America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ See hospitals
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Dr. Rivers' Reviews
Likelihood to recommend Dr. Rivers
4.7
| 5 Star | 94% | 94% |
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| 1 Star | 6% | 6% |
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In partnership with my patients, my goal is to provide the most appropriate and current orthopedic treatment available to help them meet their goals and return to the lifestyle that they desireSports Medicine
Orthopedic Surgery
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- Recipient of 21
hospital awardsAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
View all awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
85%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home1% higher than the national average
80%Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family15% higher than the national average
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How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
94%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home6% higher than the national average
88%Patients said the area around their rooms was always kept quiet at night21% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 1
hospital awardView all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
83%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home4% lower than the national average
75%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well3% lower than the national average
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