Doctor of Medicine: 1995 University of Southern California
Residency: 2000 Albert Einstein College of Medicine
Fellowship: 2001 Southern California Center of Sports Medicine
Dr. Thomas found his passion for orthopedics through his life long obsession with sports. Raised surfing on the beaches of Southern California, Dr. Thomas attended UCSD where he played water polo and was an NCAA All American in swimming. Dr. Thomas is a certified Sports Medicine Specialist, and works hard to keep everyone playing hard a little longer. he specializes in sports injury prevention, minimally invasive surgery and to date is one of a select few orthopedic surgeons performing cartilage replacement. When BCO was created he joined forces with Dr. Mealer to create his dream of affordable healthcare for his community. when he's not in the operating room, you can find Dr. Thomas pursuing his passion of surfing.
Current Positions and Appointments
ACADEMIC
Master Instructor - Arthroscopy Association of North America
SPECIALTY SOCIETY MEMBERSHIPS
American Orthopaedic Society of Sports Medicine
Arthroscopy Association of North America (Master Instructor)
ADDITIONAL SOCIETY MEMBERSHIPS
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
California Orthopaedic Association
HOSPITAL
Torrance Memorial Medical Center - Torrance, CA
Little Company of Mary Hospital - Torrance, CA
Harbor-UCLA Medical Center - Torrance, CA