Dr. John Thomas, MD
Neurosurgery ·
Male ·
Age 41
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Dr. John Thomas, MD is a neurosurgery specialist in Wilmington, NC and has been practicing for 8 years. He graduated from Georgetown University in 2004 and specializes in neurosurgery and minimally invasive neurological spine surgery.
Atlantic Neurosurgical and Spine Specialists
2208 S 17th St Ste 201
Wilmington, NC 28401
(910) 763-3333
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- Aetna
- Assurant Health
- Cigna
- Commercial Insurance Company
- Government Employees Health Association (GEHA)
- Health Net
- Kaiser Permanente
- UnitedHealthCare
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Top Care Areas
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Herniated Disc Surgery
very high
more than 98% of peers
Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
very high
more than 92% of peers
Spinal Reconstructive Surgery for Deformities
very high
more than 91% of peers
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Care Philosophy
This content was provided by Dr. Thomas "I am a neurosurgeon who specializes in advanced minimally-invasive techniques in cranial and spinal surgery. Patients who undergo minimally-invasive spinal surgery (versus traditional spinal surgery) have been proven to have lower infection rate, less blood loss, shorter hospital stays and faster recoveries. These techniques allow my patients to have the best possible outcomes after surgery."
2 Specialties
- Neurosurgery
- Minimally Invasive Neurological Spine Surgery
1 Board Certifications
- NeurosurgeryAccredited by: American Board of Neurological Surgery*
47 Conditions Treated
- Acrocephalosyndactyly
- Back Pain
- Brain and Nervous System Cancer (incl. Gliomas, Astrocytoma, Schwannoma, Medulloblastoma, Chordoma)
- Brain Cancer
- Brain Disorders
- Brain Tumor
- Broken Neck
- Cancer
- Cauda Equina Syndrome
- Cerebral Artery Thrombosis
- Cerebral Hemorrhage
- Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
- Cervical Spine Myelopathy
- Chiari's Deformity
- Cranial Trauma
- Craniopharyngioma
- Degenerative Disc Disease
- Epidural Hematoma
- Fracture
- Herniated Disc
- Intervertebral Disc Disease
- Low Back Pain
- Lumbar Spine Fracture
- Meningiomas
- Myelopathy
- Neck Pain
- Nerve Sheath Tumors
- Osteosarcoma
- Pathological Spine Fracture
- Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
- Radiculopathy (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
- Scoliosis
- Secondary Malignancies
- Spinal Cord Injury
- Spinal Cord Tumor
- Spinal Stenosis
- Spine Deformities
- Spine Disorders
- Spine Fractures, Traumatic
- Spondylolisthesis
- Spondylosis
- Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
- Subdural Hemorrhage
- Thoracic Spine Fracture
- Thoracic Spine Myelopathy
- Traumatic Brain Injury
- Vertebral Column Tumors
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26 Procedures
- Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
- Brain Surgery
- Brain Tumor Surgery
- Cervical Herniated Disc Surgery
- Craniectomy, Craniotomy, Surgery of Skull Base, Neuroendoscopy
- Craniotomy
- Dural Repair or Other Spinal Cord Repair
- Herniated Disc Surgery
- Kyphoplasty
- Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
- Laminectomy
- Microdiscectomy
- Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
- Minimally Invasive Surgery
- Neuroplasty
- Neurosurgical Procedures
- Pituitary Gland Tumor Excision
- Pituitary Surgery
- Posterior Lumbar Fusion With Robotic Assistance
- Spinal Compression Fracture Repair
- Spinal Fusion
- Spinal Reconstructive Surgery for Deformities
- Spinal Tumor Surgery
- Spine Fracture Treatment
- Spine Surgery
- Transphenoidal Surgery
Background Check
0 Malpractice Claims
No malpractice history found for North Carolina.
0 Sanctions
No sanctions history found for the years that Healthgrades collects data.
0 Board Actions
No board actions found for the years that Healthgrades collects data.
Education
- Duke UniversityUndergraduate School | Graduated 1999
- Georgetown UniversityMedical School | Graduated 2004
- Georgetown UniversityInternship Hospital | Completed 2005
- Georgetown UniversityResidency Hospital | Completed 2010
Awards & Recognition
Awards & Honors
- Healthgrades Honor Roll
Media & Publications
Dr. Thomas has no media or publications listed.
Languages Spoken
- Spanish
- English
Memberships & Professional Affiliations
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I struggled with severe pain in my buttocks, shot down my leg and caused my feet to go numb for many years. The last 2 years I was very sedentary due to the pain I experienced when walking or standing. I was referred to Dr. Thomas who recommended a double fusion. I had this surgery this past...Read More
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Rhonda Turner in Wilmington, NC – Oct 15, 2018
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I never got to see Dr. Thomas after waiting 5 weeks to see him after making appt. 45 mins. after I arrived I was told he was not in the office. A phone call may have been prudent by the office staff. Met with a hostile MA who basically said it my ball my game my rules. The PA Was my only option or...Read More
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2Thomas Minichello in Leland, NC – Jul 12, 2018
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I had a fusion, and a discectomy. Both were done orthoscopic. Dr. Thomas does not rush you into surgery. Lets you know if your a candidate, thoroughly explains your particular situation and possible options. I was in pain management until it no longer work and then went to surgery. He explains well...Read More
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1Maria Wheeler in bolivia, NC – Jun 13, 2018
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I had a cyst pressing on nerves in my lower back. After surgery I walked out of the hospital pain free.
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2Ocean Isle Beach – Feb 02, 2018
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Have seen Dr Thomas for over a year for a herniated disk. Last year pain management helped-not this year. Just had Microdiskectomy surgery And everyone will ask "did it work?" It is more painful is that I expected and it may not work. But I believe he's a good doctor. I had cold feet 10 min before...Read More
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5Dennis S in Sunset Beach, NC – Sep 04, 2017
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