Walter A. Thomas, MD
Orthopedics • Malibu, CA • Since 2005
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About
Walter A. Thomas, M.D. A Medical Corporation is a Thousand Oaks–based orthopedic surgery and sports medicine practice led by board-certified orthopedists. Founded in 2005, the two-location practice (Thousand Oaks and Westlake Village, CA) serves patients across all ages with comprehensive orthopedic care. While not listed as a Malibu specialist, the group offers orthopedic and sports medicine services in nearby Ventura County/Southern California. Contact: (805) 497-0817. Official site: wathomasortho.com.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive
- Healthgrades: 4.1 out of 5 stars (22 ratings)
- Yelp: 4.7 out of 5 stars (85 reviews)
- WebMD Care: 4.0 out of 5 stars (20 ratings)
- US News Health: 4 out of 5 stars (147 reviews)
Patients praise
- Patients frequently praise his skill as a surgeon
- Many report successful outcomes with surgeries like ACL reconstruction and rotator cuff repair
- Often described as compassionate, warm, and professional
- Commendations for clear explanations and willingness to answer questions
- Patients appreciate his sports medicine expertise, particularly with active individuals and athletes
Common complaints
- Occasional complaints regarding administrative/office staff conduct
- Some patients reported feeling dismissed or dissatisfied with front office interactions
- Concerns regarding billing/pricing of medical equipment (e.g., knee braces)
- Isolated reports of dissatisfaction with emergency/follow-up communication
"A highly skilled surgeon, but he also possess a warm and compassionate demeanor that truly sets him apart."
- Yelp review"Cannot recommend. Worst experience had with an MD including front office - the combination of being completely dismissive in an emergency situation..."
- WebMD review"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."
- Patient reviewSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 10, 2026 - sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Walter A Thomas, MD | Orthopedic Surgery - Jul 10, 2025
- WALTER A THOMAS, MD - Updated July 2026 - Yelp - Jul 7, 2026
- WALTER THOMAS, MD - Updated July 2026 - 24 Reviews - Yelp - Jul 9, 2026
- [PDF] MEDICAL WASTE FACILITY LIST - Ventura County - Jun 29, 2026
- Thousand Oaks Orthopedic Surgeon | Dr. Lucky Sivasundaram, MD - Dec 9, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 10, 2026.
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