James W Thomas, MD

Dr. James Thomas is a rheumatologist who specializes in diagnosing and treating conditions affecting 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 medical practice, Dr. Thomas brings extensive experience to patient care. He is multilingual, speaking Spanish, Chinese, English, and French.

Dr. Thomas practices at Vanderbilt Rheumatology in Nashville, Tennessee, and maintains an affiliation with Nashville General Hospital. He focuses on treating joint pain conditions, including general joint discomfort and knee pain. His approach to care includes physical therapy techniques and strength training programs. Dr. Thomas also utilizes manual therapy methods to help patients manage their rheumatologic conditions and improve their mobility.