Dr. Donald Thomas Jr, MD
Rheumatology ·
Male ·
Age 57
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Dr. Donald Thomas Jr, MD is a rheumatology specialist in Greenbelt, MD and has been practicing for 23 years. He graduated from Baylor University in 1989 and specializes in rheumatology and internal medicine.
Arthritis & Pain Associates
7300 Hanover Pkwy Ste 201
Greenbelt, MD 20770
(301) 345-5600
Insurance Accepted
- Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Cigna
- Medicare
- MultiPlan
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Sjögren's Syndrome
very high
more than 99% of peers
Limb Pain
very high
more than 99% of peers
Arthritis
very high
more than 99% of peers
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Care Philosophy
This content was provided by Dr. Thomas Jr "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 the patient an important member of the decision making process."
2 Specialties
- Rheumatology
- Internal Medicine
1 Board Certifications
- RheumatologyAccredited by: American Board of Internal Medicine*
98 Conditions Treated
- Achilles Tendinitis
- Adhesive Capsulitis
- Ankylosing Spondylitis
- Antiphospholipid Syndrome (APS)
- Arthritis
- Autoimmune Diseases
- Baker’s Cyst
- Bleeding Disorders
- Bone Disorders
- 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
- Dupuytren's Contracture
- Elbow Injuries
- Elbow Pain
- Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
- Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
- Foot Conditions
- Gout
- Hand Conditions
- Hand Pain
- Herniated Disc
- Hip Disorders
- Hip Injury
- Immune Disorders
- Intervertebral Disc Disease
- Joint Pain
- Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Knee Disorders
- Knee Pain
- Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
- Limb Cramp
- Limb Pain
- Low Back Pain
- Lupus
- Lyme Disease
- Malaise and Fatigue
- Muscle Weakness
- Musculoskeletal Disorders
- Neck Pain
- Osteoarthritis
- Osteoarthritis of Ankle and Foot
- Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
- Osteoarthritis of Hands
- Osteoarthritis of Hip
- Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
- Osteoarthritis of Knee
- Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
- Osteopenia
- Osteoporosis
- Paget's Disease
- Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome or Knee Pain
- Plantar Fasciitis
- Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
- Polymyositis
- Postherpetic Neuralgia
- Psoriatic Arthritis
- Pulmonary Disease
- Pyogenic Arthritis
- Raynaud's Disease
- Reiter's Syndrome (Reactive Arthritis)
- Rheumatic Diseases
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Rotator Cuff Injuries
- Sarcoidosis
- Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
- Shoulder Disorders
- Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
- Shoulder Pain
- Sjögren's Syndrome
- Spinal Stenosis
- Spine Disorders
- Spondylitis
- Spondylosis
- Still's Disease
- Systemic Sclerosis
- Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome
- Temporal Arteritis
- Tendonitis
- Tennis Elbow (Lateral Epicondylitis)
- Trigger Finger
- Vascular Disease
- Vasculitis
- Wegener's Granulomatosis
- Wrist Disorders
- Wrist Pain
Less
7 Procedures
- Injection of Tendon
- Joint Drainage
- Joint Injection
- Soft Tissue Injections
- Steroid Injection
- Ultrasound, Musculoskeletal
- Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
Background Check
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0 Sanctions
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0 Board Actions
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Education
- Georgia Military CollegeUndergraduate School | Graduated 1981
- University Of Houston-University ParkUndergraduate School | Graduated 1985
- Baylor UniversityMedical School | Graduated 1989
- Brooke Army Med CenterInternship Hospital | Completed 1990
- Brooke Army Med CenterResidency Hospital | Completed 1992
- Walter Reed Army Med CenterFellowship Hospital | Completed 1995
Awards & Recognition
Awards & Honors
- Healthgrades Honor Roll
- AMA Physicians Recognition Award with Commendation, 2007-2013
- Top Doctors by Washingtonian Magazine, 2010
- Patients' Choice Awards by vitals.com, 2009-2011
- AMA Physician Recognition Award, 2000-2007
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Languages Spoken
- English
Memberships & Professional Affiliations
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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...Read More
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32Disappointed in Mount Airy, MD – Feb 19, 2016
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I have been his patient for many years now and he is that best and he cares about his patients, yes I would recommend him,his he takes time with his patients, because he loves patients and he listens to my questions, I thank God for him and his hard work See you Soon Dr. Donald Thomas, also they a...Read More
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6Ruth A, Bruno-Dickerson in Laurel, MD – Jan 08, 2016