Summary

Thomas Shockley, MD, is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon, Associate Chief Medical Officer for the Bethesda North region, and Chief Health Equity Officer for TriHealth. Dr. Shockley is a graduate of Morehouse College and received his fellowship training at the Atlanta Sports Medicine Center. He completed his residency in orthopedic surgery at Vanderbilt University Medical Center and a general surgery internship at Meharry Medical College in Nashville, TN. As Associate Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Shockley focuses on ensuring TriHealth provides safe, high-quality and reliable health care, all of which are cornerstones in the delivery of equitable care and align with TriHealth's population health initiatives which serve to meet our promise of better care, better health, better value and a better experience for our team members. As Chief Health Equity Officer, Dr. Shockley guides the development of TriHealth's new Center for Health Equity to proactively create: - An equitable and inclusive organization for team members - Equitable access, experience & quality for patients - Equitable health status for the community Dr. Shockley is highly involved with several local, state, and national medical associations, including the Cincinnati Academy of Medicine, which is instrumental in promoting the best healthcare practices for residents of the region. He is featured frequently on local TV educational health programs. For years he was team physician for Finneytown High School until transitioning to his administrative position. In his free time, Dr. Shockley enjoys spending time with his wife and two children, traveling, golfing, reading, and exercising.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.5
  • 40 years of experience
  • 12 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Vanderbilt University Medical Center
  • 10 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 14 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Office Location

TriHealth Orthopedic & Spine Institute - Kenwood

8240 Northcreek Dr Ste 2000Cincinnati, OH 45236

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Cincinnati , OHMiddletown , NJWestfield , NJLivonia , MI
Med School: Meharry Medical College School Of Medicine Med School: Ross University School Of Medicine Med School: St Christopher Iba Mar Diop College Of Medicine Med School: University Of Wisconsin School Of Medicine & Public Health
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Thomas Shockley

  • Aetna
  • Aetna Better Health
  • Aetna Better Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • CareSource - Medicaid
  • CareSource - Medicaid (Managed)
  • GEHA
  • Humana
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare

Medical Specialties

Thomas Shockley has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Thomas Shockley has the following 14 areas of expertise

  • Arthroscopy
  • Bone Fracture
  • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
  • Herniated Disc
  • Hip Osteoarthritis
  • Joint Pain/Swelling
  • Joint Replacement
  • Knee Osteoarthritis
  • Knee Surgery
  • Laminectomy
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Scoliosis
  • Sport Medicine Specialist
  • Surgery

Certifications, License, & Education

40 Years Experience

Thomas Shockley holds an expired medical license in the state of Ohio.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Ohio that expired in 2026.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Vanderbilt University Medical Center.

Medical School

Graduated from Meharry Medical College School Of Medicine in 1986.

NPI Number

Thomas Shockley's NPI number is 1831172568.

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Thomas Shockley's office is located at 8240 Northcreek Dr Ste 2000, Cincinnati, OH, 45236.
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Thomas Shockley speaks English.
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