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Dr. Donald Thomas, MD

Rheumatology•Male•Age 61

Rheumatology

Dr. Donald Thomas, MD is a rheumatology specialist in Bethesda, MD and has over 33 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Thomas has extensive experience in Osteoporosis & Screening and Arthritis & Arthropathy. He graduated from Baylor College Of Medicine in 1989. His office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments.

Dr. Donald Thomas, MD

Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences

4301 Jones Bridge Rd Bethesda, MD 20814
Accepting new patients
Osteoporosis & Screening, Arthritis & Arthropathy, and More
Telehealth services available
(301) 345-5600
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Accepting new patients

(301) 345-5600
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  • Offers Telehealth
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Frequently Treated by Dr. Thomas

Based on treatment records, we have identified the following as areas of care that Dr. Thomas treats more often than their peers. If you are unsure whether Dr. Thomas treats other conditions, please contact the office at (301) 345-5600.

Osteoporosis & Screening

Osteoporosis specialists diagnose and treat conditions characterized by low bone density and bone weakness, such as osteoporosis and osteopenia.Compare with other Osteoporosis & Screening specialists.

Dr. Thomas is experienced in the area of Osteoporosis & Screening. See the graph below to learn more about his experience.

Based on claims data for 2 conditions and procedures

Treatments
Dr. Thomas
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Osteoporosis
Osteopenia
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High
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Arthritis & Arthropathy

Arthritis and arthropathy specialists diagnose and treat diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, osteoarthritis, and ankylosing spondylitis that damage joints, causing pain, stiffness and swelling.Compare with other Arthritis & Arthropathy specialists.

Dr. Thomas is experienced in the area of Arthritis & Arthropathy. See the graph below to learn more about his experience.

Based on claims data for 23 conditions and procedures

Treatments
Dr. Thomas
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Arthritis
Gout
Osteoarthritis
Chondrocalcinosis
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Dr. Thomas' conditions and procedures:

  • Sjögren's Syndrome
  • Arthritis
  • Osteoporosis
  • Achilles Tendinitis
  • Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
  • Ankylosing Spondylitis
  • Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis
  • Antiphospholipid Syndrome (APS)
  • Arthropathy Associated With Reiters Disease
  • Baker’s Cyst
  • Bursitis
  • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
  • Chondrocalcinosis
  • Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
  • Chronic Neck Pain
  • Chronic Pain
  • Collagen Disease
  • Connective Tissue Disorders
  • Cryoglobulinemia
  • Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus
  • De Quervain's Disease
  • Degenerative Disc Disease
  • Dermatomyositis
  • Difficulty With Walking
  • Dry Eyes
  • Dupuytrens Contracture
  • Elbow Pain
  • Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
  • Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
  • Fever
  • Gout
  • Hand Pain
  • Henoch–Schönlein Purpura (HSP)
  • Hepatitis B - Immune Response
  • Herniated Disc
  • Hip Disorders
  • Hip Injury
  • Immune Disorders
  • Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP)
  • Intervertebral Disc Disease
  • Joint Pain
  • Juvenile Chronic Arthritis
  • Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis
  • Knee Pain
  • Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
  • Limb Pain
  • Limb Swelling
  • Low Back Pain
  • Lupus
  • Lyme Disease
  • Malaise and Fatigue
  • Muscle Cramping
  • Muscle Weakness
  • Musculoskeletal Disorders
  • Neck Pain
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Osteoarthritis of Foot
  • Osteoarthritis of Hand
  • Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
  • Osteoarthritis of Hip
  • Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
  • Osteoarthritis of Knee
  • Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
  • Osteoarthritis of Spine
  • Osteopenia
  • Paget's Disease
  • Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
  • Plantar Fasciitis
  • Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
  • Polymyositis
  • Postherpetic Neuralgia
  • Psoriatic Arthritis
  • Pyogenic Arthritis
  • Raynaud's Disease
  • Reiter's Syndrome (Reactive Arthritis)
  • Rheumatic Diseases
  • Rheumatoid Arthritis
  • Rotator Cuff Injuries
  • Sarcoidosis
  • Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
  • Scleroderma
  • Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
  • Shoulder Pain
  • Spinal Stenosis
  • Spondylitis
  • Still's Disease
  • Systemic Sclerosis
  • Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome
  • Temporal Arteritis
  • Tendonitis
  • Tennis Elbow (Lateral Epicondylitis)
  • Trigger Finger
  • Vasculitis
  • Wegener's Granulomatosis
  • Wrist Disorders
  • Wrist Pain
  • Joint Drainage
  • Soft Tissue Injections
  • Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate

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Dr. Thomas' Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Thomas

4.8

Based on 42 ratings

5 Star
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4 Star
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Dr Donald E Thomas is very best their is, he has been treating me for lupus and arthritis for over twenty years now and i love him like a son, and i do so appreciate him and thank God for him. So Dr. Thomas keep up all your good work that you have done for others we all so very thankful you (YOU ARE THE THE BEST) so thank you thank you, and i love you
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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Ruth Bruno-Dickerson – Jul 15, 2021
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Dr. Thomas was very helpful explained everything about my arthritis and how to help minimize the pain …. Bedside manner is by far the best I had …. Will continue to see him for my shoulder issues
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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William Boyd kelley – May 21, 2021
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Doctor Thomas is a lifesaver for my husband and I . He takes the time to listen and truly understand what we are going through and comes up with a plan to help us feel our best! He monitors all our medications and regularly does blood work to make sure everything is working together for our best health! We are blessed to have him as our rheumatologist!
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Staff wasn't friendly
2 people found this helpful
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Debra Lees Hoffman – Feb 28, 2021
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Dr. Thomas has been caring for me for almost 20 yrs. He really cares about his patients and he shows it. He sent me the nicest hand written note when I lost my son in 2012, and again in 2017 when I lost my husband. It meant so much to me to know that he would actually take the time to let me know that he was thinking about me and my loss. Dr. Thomas has a great bedside manner and yes, I would follow him to Greenbelt if necessary.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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Joan J Williams – Dec 24, 2020
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I have been a patient of Dr. Thomas for about 10 years or so. He is one of my favorite Doctors I love how he take time with his patients doing appointments. He is a very compassionate Doctor who really care about his patients. I shared with him at one of my appointments I loss my Aunt that raise me, he was very sympathetic, within that week I received a beautiful card from him. I emotional. I thought that was so nice of him, I never had a Doctor like him he is truly one of a kind. I am truly Blessed to have such an awesome, caring, outstanding Doctor, I would recommend him highly he deserves more than 5 stars he is the best!!!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Brenda Washington – Sep 28, 2020
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Been going to him for a while and am very satisfied with his understanding of my problems that how he treats them.He is so knowledge and up to date with all new treatments.He is a n excellent doctor and always answers an questions.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Johanne Reynolds – Sep 16, 2020
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Thank you for taking the time to respond to my questions on my first visit. I've been to 3 different specialists and had 2 surgerys which we now think were unnecessary. I was a total wreck, barely able to walk even with a cane and just about every joint was in pain. You addressed the issue with my knee and with just one visit I could walk pain free. After 2 years of suffering with joint pain you tested everything possible to get to root of it. My husband was just as bad as I was. He has issues with both knees and you have made it possible for him to soon play softball again. My daughter is experiencing some of the same symptoms I have and you have already got her on the right track. We've talked about you so much and she's seen the change in me, she was elated you could take her as your patient. We appreciate how thorough you are by getting all of our medical records to give us the exact diagnosis and treatment. THANK YOU.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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Janie Fenwick – Aug 26, 2020
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The BEST Dr. I have ever met!!! Very caring with great bedside manner! He is very efficient and thorough, always stays up to date with current treatments. I am lucky to be his patient!
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Staff wasn't friendly
1 person found this helpful
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Aug 17, 2020
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Dr. Donald Thomas is the best doctor I've ever had. He has changed my life immensely, and alleviated my arthritic pain. He exerts every effort to extend superior care to his patients. It is my sincere opinion, that he is simply the best in his profession. He is highly recommended, and continues to be a blessing in my life. I am truly grateful for his dedication to his patients. I want to also commend the office staff!!
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
6 people found this helpful
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Tonjala Ponds – Oct 31, 2019
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I always felt that he insisted I come back for follow ups too often. I always felt that every time I had a pain or discomfort the answer was always to increase my prescription dosage. My most recent blood work he ordered resulted in nearly $2K in claims being submitted to my ins. co. I think it's a bit excessive. I quit smoking over 5 years ago now and his records still show me as an active smoker. I've asked to have that changed on several occasions but it never changed.
What went well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
6 people found this helpful
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About Me

Care Philosophy

To as accurately as is currently possible to diagnose the cause of patients' musculoskeletal disorders, then to offer the most up-to-date therapies; making...Read more

Specialties

  • Rheumatology

Board Certifications

  • Rheumatology
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Education

Private Practice - Group/Partnership
1995
Walter Reed Army Med Center
Fellowship Hospital
1990
Brooke Army Med Center
Internship Hospital
1990
Brooke Army Medical Center
Internship Hospital
1989
Baylor College Of Medicine
Medical School
1989
Baylor University
Medical School
1985
University Of Houston-University Park
Undergraduate School
1981
Georgia Military College
Undergraduate School

Awards

  • Healthgrades Honor Roll
  • AMA Physician Recognition Award, 2000-2007
  • Patients' Choice Awards by vitals.com, 2009-2011
  • AMA Physicians Recognition Award with Commendation, 2007-2013
  • Top Doctors by Washingtonian Magazine, 2010
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Frequently Asked Questions

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Does Dr. Donald Thomas, MD accept any insurance plans?

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Does Dr. Donald Thomas, MD accept new patients?

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What are Dr. Donald Thomas, MD's top areas of expertise?

Dr. Donald Thomas, MD specializes in Osteoporosis & Screening and Arthritis & Arthropathy. See more on Healthgrades.

What conditions does Dr. Donald Thomas, MD treat?

Dr. Donald Thomas, MD frequently treats the following conditions: Sjögren's Syndrome, Arthritis, and Lupus. See more on Healthgrades.

What is Dr. Donald Thomas, MD's office address?

Dr. Thomas' office is located at 4301 Jones Bridge Rd, Bethesda, MD 20814. You can find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.

Is Dr. Donald Thomas, MD able to provide telehealth services?

Dr. Donald Thomas, MD provides telehealth services. Please contact the office to determine whether you are eligible.

How much experience does Dr. Donald Thomas, MD have?

Dr. Donald Thomas, MD has over 33 years of healthcare experience.

Does Dr. Donald Thomas, MD receive good ratings from patients?

There is a star rating of 4.8/5 for Dr. Donald Thomas, MD. Patients say that they trusted the provider's decisions and the provider explained conditions well. See all patient feedback on Healthgrades.

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Locations

Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences

Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences4301 Jones Bridge Rd Bethesda, MD 20814
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Arthritis & Pain Associates

Arthritis & Pain Associates7300 Hanover Pkwy # 201 Greenbelt, MD 20770
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Arthritis & Pain Associates

Arthritis & Pain Associates7300 Hanover Dr Ste 201 Greenbelt, MD 20770
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Arthritis & Pain Associates

Arthritis & Pain Associates9131 Piscataway Rd Ste 310 Clinton, MD 20735
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