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Dr. Thomas Emel, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*MaleAge 71

Orthopedic Surgery*

Dr. Thomas Emel, MD is an orthopedic surgery specialist in Tulsa, OK and has over 44 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA / HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER in 1979. He is affiliated with medical facilities Oklahoma Surgical Hospital and Saint Francis Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

Dr. Thomas Emel, MD

Practice

6475 S Yale Ave Ste 301 Tulsa, OK 74136

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(402) 362-2929

Accepting new patients

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Emel is affiliated with Oklahoma Surgical Hospital Tulsa, a highly rated and top awarded hospital for orthopedic surgery.

At a Glance

  • Friendly Staff
    Patients said the staff was friendly. See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Joint Replacement Award™ See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. See hospitals
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Dr. Emel's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Emel

2.8

9 ratings
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Care Philosophy

Eastern Oklahoma Orthopedic Center offers expertise in virtually every orthopedic subspecialty. Our physicians are renowned for their work in orthopedic...Read more

Specialties*

  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Sports Medicine

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The University Of Oklahoma-Tulsa School Of Community Medicine

Residency Hospital, 1982

The University Of Oklahoma-Tulsa Schusterman Center

Internship Hospital, 1980

UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA / HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER

Medical School, 1979

University of Oklahoma College of Medicine

Medical School, 1979

The University of Oklahoma

Undergraduate School, 1975

  • The University of Tulsa President's Council, 1994-1995
  • Governor's Committee for Physical Fitness & Sports Medicine, 1992
  • Chairman of Utilization Committee, 1997
  • College of Nursing Lesion Committee, 1995-prese

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    Dr. Emel's office is located at 6475 S Yale Ave Ste 301, Tulsa, OK 74136. You can find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.

    Locations

    Practice

    1

    Practice

    Advanced Orthopedics of Oklahoma Pllc2488 E 81st St Ste 290 Tulsa, OK 74137
    2

    Affiliated Hospitals

    Oklahoma Surgical Hospital

    2408 E 81st St
    Tulsa, OK 74137
    Recipient of 12
    hospital awards

    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Joint Replacement Award™ (2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    89%
    Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family

    19% higher than the national average

    88%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

    Saint Francis Hospital

    6161 S Yale Ave
    Tulsa, OK 74136
    Recipient of 6
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    88%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% higher than the national average

    79%
    Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family

    9% higher than the national average

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