Dr. Richard J. Thoms, MD | Niantic, CT | Orthopedic Surgeon

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Dr. Richard Thoms is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon with 23 years of experience helping patients overcome musculoskeletal conditions and injuries. He earned his medical degree from Weill Cornell Medical College and has dedicated his career to providing comprehensive orthopedic care. Dr. Thoms is fluent in both English and Spanish, allowing him to serve a diverse patient population throughout Connecticut.

Dr. Thoms practices at Orthopedic Partners with locations in Niantic and North Franklin, and he maintains hospital privileges at Lawrence And Memorial Hospital. His expertise includes treating osteoarthritis and knee osteoarthritis, helping patients manage joint pain and stiffness that can limit daily activities. He incorporates physical therapy, strength training, and manual therapy into treatment plans to help patients regain mobility and improve their quality of life. Patients have given him an average rating of 4.2 out of 5, reflecting their satisfaction with his care and …approach to orthopedic treatment.

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accepting new patients
4.2

32 Ratings
23 years of experience
speaks English, Spanish
Weill Cornell Medical College
7 written reviews
1 specialty
3 areas of expertise
1 board certification
1 hospital affiliation
2 office locations
Male

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Office staff are rude and insulting. Thoms is unprofessional and underhanded. Does not have a good reputation within the hospital. Nurses and Techs call him a 'premadonna' and talks badly behind patient's backs. AVOID THIS GUY!

December 9th, 2022

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I went to see several orthopedic physicians before I decided to go with Dr. Thoms and had both of hips replaced three years ago with three months apart. Excellent surgeon, I was pleased with him from the first office visit to the completions of the surgeries, and to one year checkup! He is very professional! I would recommend Dr. Thoms to anyone who needs a hip replacement.

January 1st, 2018

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I needed a hip replacement at the age of 58 due to a childhood, bone degenerative disease. Dr Thoms not only replaced the hip joint (using techniques that enabled an excellent and rapid recovery) he lengthened the leg (it was about 1/4 to 1/2 inch shorter than the good leg) and straightened the leg's duck-footed stance. I have been an cyclist all my life (long tours early on; now mainly for fitness) and not only am I able to continue with the sport, my spinning is smoother and my bike shoe's heel no longer wacks the frame with each revolution!; I always had to saw off part of the bike shoe's heel to accommodate my duck-footed right leg. I can not thank Dr Thoms enough for my new hip and the functional UPGRADE that came along with it! I highly recommend Dr Thoms as a talented and thoughtful orthopedic surgeon in whom you can be confident you are getting excellent (if not the best!) care possible.

June 23rd, 2016

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Love the staff and the Doctor Thomas

March 9th, 2016

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DR. Toms is an EXCELLENT choice if you are considering a surgeon for a joint replacement procedure. Dr. Toms has performed a total knee replacement on my severely deteriorated right knee joint. The results of his surgery were immediate and life-changing, i.e., the chronic pain was gone and full mobility was restored to my leg within five short weeks which allowed me to travel overseas, play frequent golf, and enjoy long trail walks again. There was no post-surgical recover pain of any note ... just a stiff leg for perhaps five days which is hardly worth mentioning. Moreover, I could take complete showers almost immediately after the operation. Hurrah! I was 100% satisfied. Dr. Thoms will be my first choice for any further joint replacement procedures. I don't know where you could go to find a better joint replacement specialist than Dr. Thoms.

November 11th, 2015

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I call him Dr. Thoms, The God....he is that good.

November 9th, 2015

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He saved my leg after 2 bad TKR operations. He is an awesome surgeon.

March 10th, 2015

Orthopedic Partners

11 Industrial Park RdNiantic, CT 06357

Tel: (860) 889-7345

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Orthopedic Partners

82 New Park AveNorth Franklin, CT 06254

Tel: (860) 889-7345

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Dr. Richard Justin Thoms, MD	Dr. Tedd Lowell Weisman, MD	Dr. Mark Phillips Altman, MD	Dr. James Joseph Yue, MD
Orthopedic Surgery	Orthopedic Surgery	Orthopedic Surgery	Orthopedic Surgery
Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
4.2 (32 Ratings)	4.3 (53 Ratings)	4.1 (20 Ratings)	3.7 (59 Ratings)
23 Years of Experience	42 Years of Experience	44 Years of Experience	34 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Spanish	Speaks English	Speaks English, Spanish	Speaks Spanish, English
Niantic , CT	Milford , CT	Norwalk , CT	Hamden , CT
Med School: Weill Cornell Medical College	Med School: New York Medical College	Med School: Albert Einstein College Of Medicine Of Yeshiva University	Med School: Northwestern University Feinberg School Of Medicine
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Orthopedic Surgery

Hip Osteoarthritis
Knee Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis (Hand and Wrist)

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Connecticut, 2026, Expired

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Medical School

Weill Cornell Medical CollegeGraduated in 2003

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What languages does Dr. Richard Thoms speak?: Dr. Richard Thoms speaks English and Spanish.
Where is Dr. Richard Thoms's office located?: Dr. Richard Thoms's office is located at 11 Industrial Park Rd, Niantic, CT, 06357.
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Which hospitals is Dr. Richard Thoms affiliated with?: Dr. Richard Thoms is affiliated with Lawrence And Memorial Hospital.

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