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Dr. James Thomas is a rheumatologist who focuses on diagnosing and treating conditions that affect the joints, muscles, and connective tissues. He earned his medical degree from the University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine and completed his residency at the University of Alabama Hospital. With over five decades of clinical experience, Dr. Thomas brings extensive knowledge to his practice. He is fluent in Spanish, Chinese, English, and French.
Dr. Thomas practices at Vanderbilt Rheumatology in Nashville, Tennessee, and maintains hospital affiliations with Nashville General Hospital. He specializes in treating joint pain and stiffness that can significantly impact daily activities. His patients benefit from his expertise in managing knee pain and other joint-related discomfort. Dr. Thomas incorporates various therapeutic approaches into his treatment plans, including physical therapy techniques and strength training programs to help patients regain mobility and …function.
Read More Read less Dr. Thomas practices at Vanderbilt Rheumatology in Nashville, Tennessee, and maintains hospital affiliations with Nashville General Hospital. He specializes in treating joint pain and stiffness that can significantly impact daily activities. His patients benefit from his expertise in managing knee pain and other joint-related discomfort. Dr. Thomas incorporates various therapeutic approaches into his treatment plans, including physical therapy techniques and strength training programs to help patients regain mobility and …function.
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Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 53 years of experience
- 8 insurance plans accepted
- speaks Spanish, Chinese, English, French
- University Of Alabama Hospital
- 2 specialties
- 10 areas of expertise
- 2 board certifications
- 1 hospital affiliation
- 1 office location
- Male
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| Med School: University Of Tennessee Health Science Center College Of Medicine | Med School: East Tennessee State University J H Quillen College Of Medicine | Med School: University Of Ibadan College Of Medicine | Med School: University Of Tennessee Health Science Center College Of Medicine |
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Medical Specialties
Dr. James W Thomas has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. James W Thomas has the following 10 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
53 Years Experience
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Residency
University Of Alabama Hospital
Medical School
University Of Tennessee Health Science Center College Of MedicineGraduated in 1973
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