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Summary
Dr. James Thomas is a family medicine and emergency medicine physician with 61 years of clinical experience. He earned his medical degree from the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, building expertise in both primary care and acute medical situations. Dr. Thomas is fluent in English and Spanish, allowing him to serve diverse patient populations.
Dr. Thomas practices at locations in Los Angeles and Sylmar and maintains hospital privileges at Centinela Hospital Medical Center. His clinical focus includes treating joint pain, weight management concerns, and back pain during pregnancy. He incorporates physical therapy approaches, strength training programs, and hands-on therapeutic techniques into patient care plans.
Dr. Thomas practices at locations in Los Angeles and Sylmar and maintains hospital privileges at Centinela Hospital Medical Center. His clinical focus includes treating joint pain, weight management concerns, and back pain during pregnancy. He incorporates physical therapy approaches, strength training programs, and hands-on therapeutic techniques into patient care plans.
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Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 61 years of experience
- 43 insurance plans accepted
- speaks English, Spanish
- University Of Texas Medical Branch At Galveston
- 2 specialties
- 7 areas of expertise
- 1 hospital affiliation
- 2 office locations
- Male
Office Locations
Dr. James Donald Thomas has 2 locationsAdvanced Family Care Medical Group
1201 E Florence AveLos Angeles, CA 90001 Tel: (323) 588-0084
Mon9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sat9:00 am - 2:00 pm
SunClosed
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| Family Medicine | Family Medicine | Family Medicine | Family Medicine |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients |
| 61 Years of Experience | 25 Years of Experience | 9 Years of Experience | |
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | Virtual Visit Available |
| Speaks English, Spanish | Speaks English, Arabic | Speaks English | Speaks English |
| Los Angeles , CA | Newport Beach , CA | Arcadia , CA | Seal Beach , CA |
| Med School: University Of Texas Medical Branch At Galveston | Med School: Ain Shams University, Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery | Med School: Keck School Of Medicine Of The University Of Southern California | Med School: St Georges University School Of Medicine |
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. James Donald Thomas
Medical Specialties
Dr. James Donald Thomas has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. James Donald Thomas has the following 7 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
61 Years Experience
Dr. James Donald Thomas holds an active medical license in the state of California.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of California that expires in 2026.
Education & Training
Medical School
Graduated from University Of Texas Medical Branch At Galveston in 1965.
NPI Number
Dr. Thomas' NPI number is 1780912683.
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- Which hospitals is Dr. James Thomas affiliated with?
- Dr. James Thomas is affiliated with Centinela Hospital Medical Center.
- Where is Dr. James Thomas's office located?
- Dr. James Thomas's office is located at 1201 E Florence Ave, Los Angeles, CA, 90001.
- What languages does Dr. James Thomas speak?
- Dr. James Thomas speaks English and Spanish.
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