Dr. Joseph Thoder | Philadelphia, PA | Orthopedic Surgeon

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Dr. Joseph Thoder specializes in orthopedic surgery, bringing over four decades of medical expertise to patient care. They earned their medical degree from Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University and completed their residency training at Temple University Health System. With 44 years of dedicated practice, Dr. Thoder serves patients who speak Spanish and Arabic in addition to English.

Dr. Thoder practices at Temple University Hospital Jeanes Campus in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They focus on treating joint pain, hand discomfort, and mobility issues that affect daily activities. Their approach includes physical therapy techniques, hands-on treatment methods, and strengthening exercises to help patients regain function and reduce pain. Patients have given Dr. Thoder an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

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accepting new patients
4.1

30 Ratings
44 years of experience
40 insurance plans accepted
speaks Spanish, Arabic
Temple University Health System
6 written reviews
2 specialties
17 areas of expertise
1 board certification
1 hospital affiliation
1 office location

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I have seen Dr. Thoder in the past for similar issues with wonderful outcomes after treatment. I returned for same and am very happy with my care. He was understanding during my visit and I knew what to expect from previous visits in the past.

March 29th, 2019

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Most unpleasant experience of incompetence I have ever been subjected to by a medical provider. Took a full year to regain the use of my right-hand. Had several hand surgeries. Same type of procedures performed by another surgeon.

October 8th, 2018

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Thoder permanently ruined my hand. Before surgery I had an issue with exntention, post surgery my finger was locked in place and thoder to escape responsibility for a botched procedure claimed the surgery a success and claimed a psychological response prevented movenent. Follow up with another surgeon and he could not believe the amount of bone taken from the joint.

March 26th, 2018

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I had a terrible experience. Temple has a much better legal team then it has in doctors. Bravo for your lawyers! They did a crack up job. Its just a shame that the doctors aren't as good. Maybe a patient should go to the temple lawyers instead of this Orthopaedic.

May 25th, 2011

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Just had surgery today on left thumb and was very impressed with the way the whole procedure was done. Everyone from the admissions to the nurses and to all the staff in the surgery room treated me wonderfully and I would like to thank each and everyone on such great care.

January 9th, 2010

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Dr. Thoder was very personable and friendly. He made me feel relaxed and 100% confident about having my hand surgically repaired.A+ for Dr. Thoder!!

November 2nd, 2009

Dr. Joseph Thoder

3401 N. Broad Street Outpatient Building, 5th FloorPhiladelphia, PA 19140

Tel: (800) 836-7536


Dr. Joseph Thoder	Samuel Mease, MD	Dr. Nick Patel, MD	Dr. Peter Townsend, MD, FACS
Orthopedic Surgery	Orthopedic Surgery	Orthopedic Surgery	Orthopedic Surgery
Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
4.1 (30 Ratings)	4.9 (86 Ratings)	5 (164 Ratings)	4.7 (21 Ratings)
44 Years of Experience		11 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks Spanish, Arabic	Speaks English	Speaks English	Speaks English
Philadelphia , PA	Newark , DE	Middletown , DE	Wilmington , DE
Med School: Lewis Katz School Of Medicine At Temple University	Med School: New York Medical College, Valhalla, NY	Med School: Emory University School of Medicine	Med School: University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine
Current Profile	View Profile	View Profile	View Profile

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EDUCATION & TRAINING

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Temple University Health System

Medical School

Lewis Katz School Of Medicine At Temple UniversityGraduated in 1982

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