Dr Thomas is the absolute best!! The whole staff is lovely - highly highly recommend look no further!!

Dr. Thomas is an amazing surgeon and he has a great bedside manner. I recently had surgery to repair a torn rotator cuff and my recovery has been remarkable . I didn't have to use strong pain killer more than first 24 hours after surgery. I highly recommend Dr. Thomas. read more

I went a while back to see dr. Thomas about a frozen shoulder that he identified Right away. He explained very well what it was and the healing process. I was impressed. Went again today to see dr. Thomas about a lump I have on my shoulder blade. I was nervous because the word lump always makes me feel like I will have the worst outcome. He told me that it was a benign fatty tissue... I was happily surprised as I had worked myself up to think it was something serious. I talked to him about that and hopefully he didn't think it was second-guessing his opinion. Because I was not. He's extremely professional and his bedside manner is top-notch. I would recommend him to anyone and will certainly use his expertise if something else comes up. read more

He has the best office staff. They are present, friendly and respectful of your time. Dr Thomas is an expert and I trust his skills and opinion. read more

I highly recommend Dr. Thomas! He cares about and is really good at what he does. He takes time to clearly explain things, is very patient, thorough and welcomes questions and concerns. I always felt in the best of hands under his care. His office staff, technicians are amazing as well! They are friendly and very helpful. I recommend them to anyone I know that needs any orthopedic care. They are a huge blessing!! read more

Don't believe bull on website. Talked down to as if I was stupid. Very poor bedside manner so to say. Had another appointment, never went back. Very unfriendly office staff. You know what flows downhill! Doctor rude team wi. Be rude!!! read more

As fate would have it , Sunday March 6 2016 was one of the worst days of my life when I , a runner, hiker, pilates studio owner and yogi fell on my patella in just the right way to fracture it. Reason and determination prevailed and with the expertise of Dr. Walter Thomas , ( Loma Linda University Medical School , UCSD , Orthopedic consultant to USA Water Polo team etc ) and his pro team of assistants, I was quickly diagnosed and fitted with the dreaded but necessary DonJoy knee immobilizer that in spite of its critical therapeutic nature was to become the symbol of my physical and mental incarceration . No one wants to be faced with an orthopedic injury but life happens . Fortunately a lifetime of fitness and clean living helped me to heal my fracture in under five weeks but I owe the excellent care and support I received to the courteous , highly skilled and attentive hands of Dr. Walter Thomas and his reliable team. I'm already visualizing the imminent return of my essential early morning run .Thank you for the positive , professional and supportive care I received in what was an extremely traumatic moment in my already turbulent life. Sometimes the universe just reminds you that everyone has a breaking point. read more

Torn meniscus. After seeing another doctor who just wanted to shoot cortisone, I went to Dr. Thomas. I knew immediately - I'm sticking with him. Reviewed the MRI in detail; gave me options and also what he recommended. Point being - he took the time to explain with patience and answer my numerous questions. Dr. Thomas did the surgery with exceptional bedside manner. Recovery has been exactly what he described and with no hesitation I would see Dr. Thomas again and recommend him to any family or friends. Highly accredited, simple, professional, efficient, cordial and patient = all the things I seek in a medical expert and Dr. Thomas hits on all fronts. Thank you Dr. read more

amazing doctor on everything you need plusv they also do rehab . I highly recommend him

"The Best of the Best" I am somewhat new to the area and needed a Doctor for my wrist. I called the office of Doctor Thomas and the receptionist was polite and most accommodating. When you meet with Dr. Thomas he is most personable and as importantly knew very quickly what I had, and also that his services would not be my best option. He referred my to a hand specialist with a full explanation of his reasoning and probable diagnosis. I welcomed his honesty and ethics. read more

Surgery occurred yesterday, already feeling better, no pain what so ever, great experience so far.

I've been a patient of Dr. Thomas for many years. He doesn't try to medicate the pain away or tell you to quit the activities you love. He really does his best to get you back to a fit and functioning state. He's an excellent surgeon and his staff are awesome (especially when you are in a tremendous amount of pain with a broken bone). Professionalism with the latest advancements combined with true care for the patient make all the difference. I would not go anywhere else. read more

Doc Thomas and his staff are great. I had knee surgery and dealt with the group during multiple pre appts, surgery, and post appts. Everything felt comfortable and safe, Doc. Thomas is very knowledgeable, professional and trustworthy. The office is nicely designed, clean, comfortable and I'll be working with their physical therapy team downstairs for rehab. Excellent all in one service. I recommend calling them and getting their expert opinion. read more

The doctor is so professional and his staff is meticulous. He injected my knee for me with hyaluronic acid, and he has another option as well. Started doing double unders again cause I'm addicted to Crossfit. So happy he was referred to me from the four Seasons Hotel. So pleased. read more

I have been to Dr. Thomas twice now. He is a very professional and kind doctor. I would highly recommend his services to anyone who needs help with orthopedic issues. His staff is friendly and helpful too. read more

I had a massive rotator cuff tear and found Dr Thomas through friends that had used him recently. Based on the reviews from my friends and during the consultation I got the distinct feeling that Dr Thomas was very competent and cared about my surgery and outcome. The surgery was flawless and I actually have had NO pain since day 1 even without medication. It's been 10 weeks now since surgery and still no pain except in physical therapy when they are stretching my shoulder to the limits. Dr Thomas was very concerned about my range of motion after surgery so he had the therapist work hard on me but the results have been great. I really appreciate his concern and follow up. Visits with him are quick and to the point and the results speak for themselves. Do not hesitate to use Dr Thomas, I highly recommend him and his staff who themselves are very professional and pleasant. read more

Dr. Thomas was nice and friendly when he looked at my leg injury. Then he recommended a special boot. The boot wrapped around the injury spot. It was tight and uncomfortable. I hesitated to take the boot. But nurse and doctor insisted it was good for me. I agreed to try. It is a bad decision. The linen of boot kept the injury spot hot which aggravated the swelling. It was bulky and hard to walk. It also made driving impossible. I found out the problems right after I left the office. But office did not take it back. I put away the boot when I got home. They charged $400+ for the boot. Watch out what equipment they offer you and ask for price. read more

I woke Sunday morning with severe shoulder pain and was miserable. I made an appointment with Dr. Thomas after reading all of the great Yelp reviews (not the best way to choose a surgeon but desperate times....). His office staff was wonderful & friendly. As a business manager, I appreciate that they are using current technology and going paperless! Scanning papers instead of antiquated filing cabinets. Dr. Thomas was very professional and has a warm, caring personality. After determining that my shoulder was structurally fine, we opted for cortisone injections to alleviate the pain. What a wonderful improvement! It's only been a day but I feel so much better. Thank you for being so great! I will shout it from the rooftops! read more

We traveled 2.5 hrs from Arrowhead to have Dr Thomas to do knee surgery after 2 priors from him our confidence was high! He did not fail us! Awesome surgeon and incredible office staff! By far the best ! read more

Found Dr. Thomas on Yelp based on his excellent reviews and was extremely impressed with him. So nice to finally find a doctor who is genuinely interested in his patients -- something you don't see very often. I did end up needing rotator cuff surgery and he did an amazing job. His office staff is very courteous and always very friendly. Would highly recommend Dr Thomas to anyone needing an outstanding orthopedist. read more

Dr. Thomas is an exceptionally gifted surgeon. I had my ACL Reconstruction done on October 2013 after I injured my knee while playing tennis. He explained to me very clearly about the procedure and made me feel comfortable. His knowledge, confidence and compassion always made me stay positive both before and after surgery. His association with top class physical therapists like Xcellerate Physical Therapy made my recovery smooth. I would attribute my recovery so far to Dr. Thomas and my Therapist Tito Ramirez and I'm very grateful to them. The staff is very friendly and prompt. I have never waited more than 5 mins for my appointment. I would recommend Dr. Thomas to anyone hands down!! read more

Dr Thomas was direct & to the point regarding my broken scapula. He gave me an accurate assessment on day one what treatment and time frame was involved. Coastal PT is frequently used and they were outstanding! And to the whiners who say he talks down to you or barely spends any time...do you really want him to babysit you at his rate? He gets paid to be right and you were lucky that you picked a doctor that is right, a lot. read more

Very grateful for Dr. Thomas and his excellent care through a few sports injuries! Connected to his office is Coastal Physical Therapy, which I also highly recommend! read more

My son who was very anxious about his knee surgery just had an amazing experience with Dr. Thomas. He is a great orthopedic surgeon in every way. Competent we had a great outcome, walking same day, no pain, was able to go back to college within a few days feeling great. Confidence, it was very obvious that he knew exactly what he was doing and made you feel at ease and comfortable. He went above and beyond never rushed us spent extra time to review other issues and worked around my son's schedule as he had to go back to college. We would refer and highly recommend Dr. Walter Thomas for any of your orthopedic needs. read more

Quality person and surgeon. He performed complicated surgery when other surgeons balked. Outcome was better than expected. My wife is currently a patient. Highly recommended! read more

Literally the best doctor ever! He did my ACL surgery a few years ago and I couldn't be happier. He diagnosed me right in the office after feeing my knee when 2 other doctors couldn't do that. He confirmed with a MRI and I had surgery later that week. I have recommended him to many other people. read more

I've had nothing but a great experience with this office. Scheduling appointments is always easy. The office staff are all fiendly, and very helpful. My procedure went well, and recovery has been smooth. Everything went exactly has Dr. Thomas explained. Couldn't ask for more. read more

Dr. Thomas is an extremely skilled surgeon. He performed a complicated shoulder procedure on me. He is generous with his time and patiently answers questions. Both he and his office are friendly and accommodating. I have recommended him to several friends for various orthopedic ailments - primarily involving the knee and shoulder - and all have had an equally positive experience. Cannot say enough about this stand-out and compassionate doctor. read more

Great orthopedic surgeon. Just did surgery on my shoulder totally detached rotator cuff. Very confident & reassuring Very knowledgeable. Orthopedic surgeon for the US water polo team. read more

Thank you Dr. Thomas. I had a sudden arm injury in October, and was referred to SCOI for surgery. That group didn't feel right, and it seemed pushy and rushed. I realize they cut on a lot of people, but I found the Dr to be rude, and the office staff to be a bit aloof. I wanted a second opinion. I came across Dr. Thomas and his office staff and was put at ease. Great office, clear and concise details and very attentive. Surgery went great, and the PT groups that work with their office are also top notch. Thank you Dr Thomas. read more

Yes 5 STAR'S!! For the past year I have been under the EXCELLENT care of Dr. Walter Thomas. I am so greatful to the doctor and his wonderful staff for taking such great care of me. Belive me! You are in good hands! read more

Wonderful Doctor, very courteous and professional staff. I've recommended him to my wife, and I'd recommend him to anyone.

I originally wrote a not so great review - not based on the Doctor, but based on a communication error - since, I've had the opportunity to express my concerns and the Doctor and the staff were apologetic... how often does this happen? Pretty much never!!! I am beyond impressed with the understanding, professionalism and respect that they have shown me. I like this Doctor, and his staff are caring people. read more

Dr. Thomas was recommended to me by my neighbor, who is also a surgical nurse, for the pain I was experiencing in my knee. Upon an initial consultation with Dr. Thomas and an exam with further tests, it was confirmed that I had osteoarthritis in my knee. Dr. Thomas suggested a procedure called Platelet - Rich Plasma (PRP) that is completed in a series of three injections over a three week period. The procedure, itself, is a Godsend as the pain disappears. However, Dr. Thomas made it clear that the procedure would need to be repeated within a years time. Dr. Thomas is a highly competent physician whom I trust, he has a pleasant bedside manner with a calmness that is reassuring. He takes the time to answer all of my questions. His patients are high school athletes to those like me in my 60s. I highly recommend this outstanding doctor. read more

Dr Thomas was unable to correct an ongoing knee issue but is very professional and a quality surgeon.

As a former D1 football player from 1997-2002, I had seen some of the best doctors on the west coast. Nearly 15 years after playing, an old injury came back to haunt me and I was left with a newly severed LCL due to not having a PCL for so long. Needless to say, the surgery and recover were not going to be a walk in the park to repair both major ligaments. Beyond fixing my knee with impeccable skill, Dr Thomas was personable and friendly in a way that is rare to find in a doctor of any practice. Thankful isn't a big enough word to encapsulate how I feel less than 2 months after surgery. And hats off to the staff working with Dr. Thomas; quality of character is exuded at all times in the friendly and caring atmosphere. When you have a personal and serious injury, you need a doctor and staff that are personable and skilled. Look no further. read more

I honestly can't say enough about how thankful I am that we found Dr. Thomas for our daughter's knee surgery! Not only is he knowledgeable and professional, his warm and caring personality put us all at ease during a very frightening experience. He's an incredibly skilled surgeon that truly knows his craft. Our daughter is healing beautifully and on the road to recovery thanks to Dr. Thomas! His staff is also top notch, always available to answer any questions and are exceptionally helpful. Yelp played a big part in why I chose Dr. Thomas so I felt very compelled to write down our experience in hopes of helping someone else make the right choice! I highly recommend him! read more

Dr. Thomas is the BEST! He was the only doctor (after three) to diagnose my stress fracture. Several doctors missed it with x-ray and ultra sound. I am a marathon running and he is gotten me ready for my next race quicker than I expected! Dr. Thomas is an excellent sports medicine doctor. I highly recommend him. read more

I highly recommend Dr. Walter Thomas. He knew what was wrong with me right away, before seeing any x-ray or MRI. He was courteous, professional and giving of his time and energy. My surgery went well and the physical therapy that followed brought quick and easy healing, Each follow up visit was a pleasure as Dr. Thomas continued to treat me with dignity and kindness. read more

I would like to take a moment to commend the office of Dr. Walter A. Thomas and Dr. Keith Robertson. I have been a patient of Dr. Thomas' for the past 4 years. Both he and Dr. Robertson and their staff are exceptional. The service they provide to their patients is extraordinary. Generally, my experience in doctors offices has been, long waiting times followed by the doctor saying, "What's wrong, tell me quickly, I have other patients waiting. Doctor's Thomas and Robertson enter the room quickly, followed by, how are you, tell me what's wrong, take all the time you need to explain, lets discuss this, and do you have any additional questions or concerns? I would highly recommend the offices' of Dr. Walter A. Thomas and Dr. Keith Robertson. Special thanks also to their incredible staff. God bless, Michael B. read more