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.

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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 locations

Advanced Family Care Medical Group

1201 E Florence AveLos Angeles, CA 90001
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

Olive View Ucla Medical Center

14445 Olive View DrSylmar, CA 91342

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61 Years of Experience 28 Years of Experience 25 Years of Experience 11 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English
Los Angeles , CAManassas , VAArcadia , CAGlendale , CA
Med School: University Of Texas Medical Branch At Galveston Med School: Uniformed Services University Of The Health Sciences F Edward Hebert School Of Medicine Med School: Keck School Of Medicine Of The University Of Southern California Med School: Nova Southeastern University College Of Osteopathic
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. James Donald Thomas

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Aetna
  • Alignment Health Plan
  • Alignment Health Plan - HMO
  • AltaMed Senior BuenaCare (PACE)
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Baylor Scott & White Health Plan
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - HMO
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Blue Shield of California - HMO
  • CalOptima
  • CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield
  • Central California Alliance for Health
  • Cigna
  • Commonwealth Care Alliance
  • Community Health Choice
  • Contra Costa Health Plan
  • Driscoll Health Plan
  • Easy Choice Health Plan
  • Health Net
  • Health Net - HMO
  • Humana
  • Inland Empire Health Plan
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • L.A. Care Health Plan
  • L.A. Care Health Plan - HMO
  • L.A. Care Health Plan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Oscar Health Insurance
  • Presbyterian Health Plan/Presbyterian Insurance Company
  • Santa Clara Family Health Plan
  • SCAN Health Plan
  • SCAN Health Plan - HMO
  • Texas Children's Health Plan
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. James Donald Thomas has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. James Donald Thomas has the following 7 areas of expertise

  • Check-up
  • Contraception
  • Emergency Medicine
  • Family Planning
  • Immunization
  • Influenza
  • Weight Loss

Certifications, License, & Education

61 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, California, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Medical School

University Of Texas Medical Branch At GalvestonGraduated in 1965

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Dr. James Thomas's office located?
Dr. James Thomas's office is located at 1201 E Florence Ave, Los Angeles, CA, 90001.
Does Dr. James Thomas accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Dr. James Thomas has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
How can I make an appointment with Dr. James Thomas?
You can find contact information for Dr. James Thomas here on Vitals.
Which hospitals is Dr. James Thomas affiliated with?
Dr. James Thomas is affiliated with Centinela Hospital Medical Center.
Does Dr. James Thomas accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Dr. James Thomas accepts on their Vitals profile.

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