4.8
37 Ratings with 29 written Reviews
Summary
Dr. Thomas Highland is an orthopedic surgeon with specialized expertise in spine surgery who has been practicing for 47 years. He completed his medical education at the University of Missouri Columbia School of Medicine and went on to complete his residency at Wayne State University School of Medicine. Dr. Highland brings nearly five decades of experience to his practice, focusing on complex spinal conditions and orthopedic injuries. He is fluent in both Spanish and English, allowing him to serve a diverse patient population.
Dr. Highland practices throughout Columbia, Missouri, with affiliations at Boone Hospital Center, Women's & Children's Hospital, Missouri Orthopaedic Institute, and University of Missouri Children's Hospital. His clinical expertise centers on treating conditions such as herniated discs, cervical disc disease, and bursitis. He performs various diagnostic and therapeutic procedures including spinal X-rays, epidural steroid injections, and extremity X-rays to help …patients find relief from pain and restore mobility. Patients consistently rate Dr. Highland highly for his care, giving him an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars.
Read More Read less Dr. Highland practices throughout Columbia, Missouri, with affiliations at Boone Hospital Center, Women's & Children's Hospital, Missouri Orthopaedic Institute, and University of Missouri Children's Hospital. His clinical expertise centers on treating conditions such as herniated discs, cervical disc disease, and bursitis. He performs various diagnostic and therapeutic procedures including spinal X-rays, epidural steroid injections, and extremity X-rays to help …patients find relief from pain and restore mobility. Patients consistently rate Dr. Highland highly for his care, giving him an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars.
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Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 47 years of experience
- speaks Spanish, English
- Wayne State University School Of Medicine
- 29 written reviews
- 2 specialties
- 5 areas of expertise
- 2 board certifications
- 4 hospital affiliations
- 5 office locations
- Male
Office Locations
Dr. Thomas Richard Highland has 5 locationsColumbia Orthopaedic Group
1 S Keene StColumbia, MO 65201 Tel: (573) 443-2402
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
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| 47 Years of Experience | 20 Years of Experience | 11 Years of Experience | 25 Years of Experience |
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks Spanish, English | Speaks English, Spanish | Speaks English, Spanish | |
| Columbia , MO | Columbia , MO | Boise , ID | Columbia , MO |
| Med School: University Of Missouri Columbia School Of Medicine | Med School: University Of Missouri-Kansas City School Of Medicine | Med School: Mcgovern Medical School At The Univ Of Texas Health Science Ctr At Houston | Med School: Creighton University School Of Medicine |
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Thomas Richard Highland
Medical Specialties
Dr. Thomas Richard Highland has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Thomas Richard Highland has the following 5 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
47 Years Experience
MEDICAL LICENSE
Medical Doctor, Missouri, 2026, Expired
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Residency
Wayne State University School Of Medicine
Medical School
University Of Missouri Columbia School Of MedicineGraduated in 1979
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- Dr. Thomas Highland's office is located at 1 S Keene St, Columbia, MO, 65201.
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- Dr. Thomas Highland is affiliated with Boone Hospital Center, Women's & Children's Hospital, Missouri Orthopaedic Institute, and University Of Missouri Childrens Hospital.
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