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- AL
- Vestavia Hills, AL
- Dr. Richard Thoma, MD
Dr. Richard Thoma, MD
Pain Medicine•Male•Age 44
Pain Medicine
Dr. Richard Thoma, MD is a Pain Medicine Specialist in Vestavia Hills, AL and has over 18 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Emory University in 2005. He is affiliated with Grandview Medical Center. His office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments.

Cahaba Pain and Spine Care
2010 Patton Chapel Rd Ste 200 Vestavia Hills, AL 35216Make an Appointment
(205) 208-9001Accepting new patients
- Offers TelehealthThis provider offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
- Hospital Satisfaction
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Experience and Background Checks
Background Check
Dr. Thoma's Top Procedures and Conditions
Treatment Frequency
Dr. Thoma treats Chronic Pain more than 99% of his peers
Dr. Thoma treats this condition more than 99% of his peers
Treatment Frequency
Dr. Thoma treats Benign Chronic Pain Syndrome more than 99% of his peers
Dr. Thoma treats this condition more than 99% of his peers
Treatment Frequency
Dr. Thoma treats Osteoarthritis of Spine more than 96% of his peers
Dr. Thoma treats this condition more than 96% of his peers
Dr. Thoma's conditions and procedures:
- All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
- Back Pain
- Benign Chronic Pain Syndrome
- Brachial Plexus Palsy
- Chronic Neck Pain
- Chronic Pain
- Chronic Pelvic Pain
- Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
- Degenerative Disc Disease
- Diabetic Polyneuropathy
- Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
- Epidural Block, Facet Blocks
- Fibromyalgia
- Headache
- Herniated Disc
- Intervertebral Disc Disease
- Low Back Pain
- Migraine
- Myelopathy
- Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
- Neck Strain (incl. Whiplash Injury)
- Nerve Block, Somatic
- Nerve Block, Sympathetic
- Nerve Destruction by Neurolytic Agent
- Non-Cosmetic Chemodenervation
- Osteoarthritis of Hip
- Osteoarthritis of Spine
- Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome or Knee Pain
- Pathological Spine Fracture
- Peripheral Autonomic Neuropathy
- Peripheral Nerve Block
- Phantom Limb Pain
- Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
- Radiculopathy (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
- Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy
- Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
- Scoliosis
- Spinal Cord Injury
- Spinal Nerve Block
- Spinal Stenosis
- Spine Deformities
- Spine Fractures, Traumatic
- Spondylitis
- Spondylolisthesis
- Steroid Injection
- Trigeminal Neuralgia
- Trigger Point Injection
- Upper Back Pain
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Dr. Thoma accepts the following insurance:
- Aetna
- Anthem
- National (BlueCard) PPO
- Assurant Health
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of California
- CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
- HealthyBlue 2.0
- CHAMPVA
- Cigna
- Commercial Insurance Company
- CoreSource
- Coventry Health Care
- First Choice Health
- First Health
- First Health (Coventry Health Care)
- Humana
- MedCost
- Medicaid
- Medicare
- MultiPlan
- SelectHealth
- UnitedHealthCare
- United Healthcare
- Wells Fargo Insurance
Dr. Thoma's Reviews
Likelihood to recommend Dr. Thoma
4.0
Based on 35 ratings
5 Star | 66% | 66% |
4 Star | 9% | 9% |
3 Star | 3% | 3% |
2 Star | 3% | 3% |
1 Star | 20% | 20% |
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Likelihood of recommending Dr. Thoma to family and friends is 3.9714286 out of 5
About Me
Care Philosophy
Biography
Specialties
- Pain Medicine
Board Certifications
- Pain Medicine
Awards
- Healthgrades Honor Roll
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best way to schedule an appointment with Dr. Richard Thoma, MD?
Find contact information here to make an appointment.
Does Dr. Richard Thoma, MD accept any insurance plans?
A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Healthgrades insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.
Does Dr. Richard Thoma, MD accept new patients?
New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Richard Thoma, MD on Healthgrades. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Thoma's profile.
What conditions does Dr. Richard Thoma, MD treat?
Dr. Thoma frequently treats the following conditions: Chronic Pain, Benign Chronic Pain Syndrome, and Osteoarthritis of Spine. See more on Healthgrades.
What is Dr. Richard Thoma, MD's office address?
Dr. Thoma's office is located at 2010 Patton Chapel Rd Ste 200, Vestavia Hills, AL 35216. You can find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
Is Dr. Richard Thoma, MD able to provide telehealth services?
Dr. Thoma provides telehealth services. Please contact the office to determine whether you are eligible.
Is Dr. Richard Thoma, MD affiliated with any hospitals?
Dr. Richard Thoma, MD is affiliated with Grandview Medical Center.
Is Dr. Richard Thoma, MD a board-certified professional?
Yes, Dr. Richard Thoma, MD holds board certifications in Pain Medicine.
How much experience does Dr. Richard Thoma, MD have?
Dr. Thoma has over 17 years of healthcare experience.
Does Dr. Richard Thoma, MD receive good ratings from patients?
There is a star rating of 4/5 for Dr. Richard Thoma, MD. Patients say that they trusted the provider's decisions and the provider explained conditions well. See all patient feedback on Healthgrades.
Locations
Cahaba Pain and Spine Care
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- Hours
- Mon: 7:30am - 4:30pm
- Tue: 7:30am - 4:30pm
- Wed: 7:30am - 4:30pm
- Thu: 7:30am - 4:30pm
- Fri: 7:30am - 4:30pm
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