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Dr. Peter Ronald Thomas, MD

(4 Ratings)

Specializes in: Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery and Hand Surgery

Penn State College of Medicine

Professional interests include: acromioplasty, arthroscopic surgery, endoscopic carpal tunnel surgery, and more.

6354 Walker Lane Suite 300
Alexandria, VA 22310

(703) 810-5211

Dr. Peter Ronald Thomas, MD is an orthopedist in Alexandria, VA specializing in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery and hand surgery. He graduated from Penn State College of Medicine. Dr. Peter Ronald Thomas, MD is affiliated with Inova Alexandria Hospital, OrthoVirginia, Virginia Hospital Center, OrthoVirginia Operatory, Harborside Surgery Center, ORTHOVIRGINIA INC, Inova Surgery Center/Springfield, Hand Surgery Consultant, Washington Commanders and Hand Surgery Consultant, George Mason Athletics.

Office Locations

Hand Surgery Consultant, George Mason Athletics

1920 Ballenger Avenue Suites 107 (pain) & 200 (clinic & Therapy)
Alexandria, VA 22314

(703) 277-2663

(703) 810-5414

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Hand Surgery Consultant, George Mason Athletics

6354 Walker Lane Suite 300
Alexandria, VA 22310

(703) 810-5210

(703) 810-5418

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Some issues Dr. Peter Ronald Thomas, MD can help you with:

Musculoskeletal Problems

The musculoskeletal system refers collectively to the bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, and nerves. It is what gives the body structure and movement. Because this system encompasses so much of the body, musculoskeletal problems are extremely varied and can happen almost anywhere. There are musculoskeletal problems that affect only the joints, those that affect the bones, those that affect tendons and ligaments, and those that can happen in any area of the body but cause pain and numbness.

Joint problems include bursitis and arthritis. Bursitis is the inflammation of a fluid-filled sac cushion on the outside of a joint, causing symptoms including pain and swelling. Arthritis is the inflammation and damage of a joint due to wear and tear or disease. There are several treatments for arthritis, but if the damage progresses far enough, joint replacement may be necessary. In joint replacement, a metal or plastic implant is surgically placed within the joint to make movement easier.

Bone problems include scoliosis, fractures, and osteoporosis. Scoliosis is a curvature of the spine, making the normally straight spine look like a 'C' or 'S.' It is treated with braces or surgery. Osteoporosis is a disease that causes bones to weaken and break easily. It's most common in women, especially older women. Fully half of all women over 65 have osteoporosis. Fractures are any break in the bone. They can be a simple crack or a severe and complicated shatter. Osteoporosis causes fractures in people who have it, but other causes are trauma (such as a fall) or overuse.

Tendon and ligament problems most often result from injury or overuse. Two good examples are ligament tears and tendonitis. The most common ligament tear is the ACL tear in the knee. This ligament supports and stabilizes the knee and is most often torn during sports activities. Tendonitis happens when a tendon, which connects muscles and bones together, becomes irritated and inflamed. This happens most often in older patients who push their bodies too far, leading to pain and swelling. Treatment for both tendon and ligament problems usually includes rest, ice, and supporting the area to let it heal.

Pain and numbness problems can be caused by overuse, disease, an injury, or a compressed nerve. Lower back pain and carpal tunnel syndrome are two of the most common conditions patients encounter. Lower back pain may be caused by sore muscles that have been overworked, or an injury to the disks separating the vertebrae in the spine. Lower back pain usually goes away on its own within a few days, but it may require medical treatment depending on the cause. Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when the nerve at the base of the palm becomes trapped or pinched. Symptoms include tingling, pain, numbness, or weakness in the hand. Treatment involves rest and sometimes steroid injections.

Because the musculoskeletal system involves so much of the body, problems here can be incredibly varied in their type and severity. Some musculoskeletal problems will go away on their own or only require rest, while others may require medication, physical therapy, or even surgery.

Shoulder Arthritis

Shoulder arthritis is a very common condition that causes pain, stiffness, or a grinding sensation in the shoulder. Some patients may hear a clicking or popping noise, and all symptoms are more noticeable when moving. Arthritis occurs when the cartilage that cushions joints becomes damaged.

Normally, when two bones come together inside a joint, they are separated by a layer of tough, smooth cartilage. The cartilage allows the bones to glide across each other, which makes movement easier. Cartilage can be damaged by an injury, by an illness such as rheumatoid arthritis, or by simple wear and tear (osteoarthritis). In the shoulder, the two joints most commonly affected are the AC joint (where the shoulder blade and collarbone connect at the outside edge of the shoulder), and the glenohumeral joint (where the arm bone meets the shoulder blade).

Treatment for shoulder arthritis may include:

Ice and rest
Exercise and physical therapy
Over-the-counter pain medications
Corticosteroid injections
Surgery

Surgical treatments include the removal of inflamed tissue and joint reconstruction. The type of arthritis and severity of the damage will determine which treatment is most appropriate.

Trigger Finger Surgery

"Trigger finger," or stenosing tenosynovitis, is a condition where the tendons at the base of a finger become irritated and swollen. They may develop small lumps similar to scar tissue. As the swollen, bumpy tendons pass through their sheath, a tunnel of connective tissue that holds them in place, they become stuck. The finger gets frozen in a bent, curled position. If forced, the finger can be straightened. When this happens, the stuck tendons slip through all at once, often causing a popping or clicking noise. Many cases of trigger finger respond well to non-surgical treatments such as NSAIDs, splints, or injected steroids. However, in severe cases, surgery may be necessary.

During trigger finger surgery, the tendons at the base of the affected finger are identified and the sheath is opened up, allowing the tendons to move freely without getting stuck. This can be done through a tiny incision in the palm, or even without an incision at all, using the tip of a needle. Most people are able to move their fingers normally, bending and straightening their finger without catching or popping, right away after surgery. Although patients may have some pain and stiffness as they heal, recovery is quick.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Peter Ronald Thomas, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 25%

By Volume:

injections

In 2012, Dr. Peter Ronald Thomas, MD performed more injections procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within Virginia.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Peter Ronald Thomas, MD treated as an orthopedist in Alexandria, VA during 2012 were injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Peter Ronald Thomas, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	127
injections	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Peter Ronald Thomas, MD treated as an orthopedist in Alexandria, VA during 2013 were injections, rehabilitation, aspiration and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Peter Ronald Thomas, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	57
decompression surgery	13
doctor visit	488
immobilization	11
injections	135
minimally invasive procedures	13
musculoskeletal imaging	15
nerve procedures	13
rehabilitation	71
upper extremity surgery	13
X-rays	15

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Peter Ronald Thomas, MD.

**Gender**
Male	107
Female	223

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	267
Black	24
Hispanic	0
Asian	19
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	196
From 75 to 84	74
85 and over	37
Less than 65	23

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Peter Ronald Thomas, MD in 2013

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	25
Dementia	7
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Peter Ronald Thomas, MD treated as an orthopedist in Alexandria, VA during 2014 were injections, aspiration, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Peter Ronald Thomas, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	54
decompression surgery	23
doctor visit	570
injections	163
minimally invasive procedures	23
musculoskeletal imaging	37
nerve procedures	23
upper extremity surgery	23
X-rays	37

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Peter Ronald Thomas, MD.

**Gender**
Male	148
Female	252

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	335
Black	23
Hispanic	13
Asian	16
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	236
From 75 to 84	87
85 and over	47
Less than 65	30

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Peter Ronald Thomas, MD in 2014

Hypertension	54
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	19
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	25
Dementia	8
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Peter Ronald Thomas, MD treated as an orthopedist in Alexandria, VA during 2015 were injections, aspiration, upper extremity surgery and nerve procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Peter Ronald Thomas, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	81
decompression surgery	23
doctor visit	655
hospital care	11
injections	211
inpatient care	11
minimally invasive procedures	23
nerve procedures	23
tendon surgery	15
upper extremity surgery	38

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Peter Ronald Thomas, MD.

**Gender**
Male	340
Female	500

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	696
Black	50
Hispanic	42
Asian	24
Other	28
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	480
From 75 to 84	208
85 and over	108
Less than 65	44

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Peter Ronald Thomas, MD in 2015

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	13
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	23
Dementia	5
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Peter Ronald Thomas, MD treated as an orthopedist in Alexandria, VA during 2016 were injections, aspiration, upper extremity surgery and tendon surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Peter Ronald Thomas, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	91
doctor visit	664
injections	209
tendon surgery	14
upper extremity surgery	14

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Peter Ronald Thomas, MD.

**Gender**
Male	168
Female	277

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	358
Black	24
Hispanic	21
Asian	18
Other	24
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	257
From 75 to 84	126
85 and over	46
Less than 65	16

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Peter Ronald Thomas, MD in 2016

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	20
Dementia	8
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Peter Ronald Thomas, MD treated as an orthopedist in Alexandria, VA during 2017 were injections, aspiration, rehabilitation and upper extremity surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Peter Ronald Thomas, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	133
decompression surgery	16
doctor visit	763
immobilization	29
injections	274
manual therapy	27
minimally invasive procedures	16
nerve procedures	16
rehabilitation	84
tendon surgery	17
upper extremity surgery	33

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Peter Ronald Thomas, MD.

**Gender**
Male	201
Female	328

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	413
Black	41
Hispanic	19
Asian	26
Other	30
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	300
From 75 to 84	158
85 and over	49
Less than 65	22

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Peter Ronald Thomas, MD in 2017

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	23
Dementia	7
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Peter Ronald Thomas, MD treated as an orthopedist in Alexandria, VA during 2018 were injections, aspiration, immobilization and nerve procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Peter Ronald Thomas, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	89
decompression surgery	20
doctor visit	890
immobilization	30
injections	287
minimally invasive procedures	20
nerve procedures	20
upper extremity surgery	20

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Peter Ronald Thomas, MD.

**Gender**
Male	204
Female	358

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	447
Black	38
Hispanic	32
Asian	17
Other	28
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	318
From 75 to 84	169
85 and over	57
Less than 65	18

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Peter Ronald Thomas, MD in 2018

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	23
Dementia	8
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Peter Ronald Thomas, MD treated as an orthopedist in Alexandria, VA during 2019 were injections, aspiration, upper extremity surgery and immobilization.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Peter Ronald Thomas, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	125
decompression surgery	21
doctor visit	1005
immobilization	30
injections	338
minimally invasive procedures	21
nerve procedures	21
tendon surgery	13
upper extremity surgery	34

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Peter Ronald Thomas, MD.

**Gender**
Male	255
Female	397

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	58
Hispanic	31
Asian	23
Other	29
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	333
From 75 to 84	229
85 and over	70
Less than 65	20

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Peter Ronald Thomas, MD in 2019

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	24
Dementia	7
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Peter Ronald Thomas, MD treated as an orthopedist in Alexandria, VA during 2020 were injections, aspiration, upper extremity surgery and nerve procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Peter Ronald Thomas, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	79
decompression surgery	27
doctor visit	728
injections	247
minimally invasive procedures	12
nerve procedures	27
open surgery	15
tendon surgery	24
upper extremity surgery	51

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Peter Ronald Thomas, MD.

**Gender**
Male	210
Female	339

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	416
Black	48
Hispanic	29
Asian	20
Other	36
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	323
From 75 to 84	154
85 and over	54
Less than 65	18

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Peter Ronald Thomas, MD in 2020

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	22
Dementia	7
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Peter Ronald Thomas, MD treated as an orthopedist in Alexandria, VA during 2021 were injections, aspiration, upper extremity surgery and tendon surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Peter Ronald Thomas, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	101
decompression surgery	18
doctor visit	909
immobilization	34
injections	318
minimally invasive procedures	18
nerve procedures	18
tendon surgery	42
upper extremity surgery	60

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Peter Ronald Thomas, MD.

**Gender**
Male	245
Female	366

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	461
Black	49
Hispanic	36
Asian	30
Other	35
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	344
From 75 to 84	185
85 and over	52
Less than 65	30

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Peter Ronald Thomas, MD in 2021

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	22
Dementia	7
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Peter Ronald Thomas, MD treated as an orthopedist in Alexandria, VA during 2022 were injections, aspiration, upper extremity surgery and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Peter Ronald Thomas, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	113
decompression surgery	22
doctor visit	980
excision	13
fasciotomy	11
immobilization	14
injections	304
joint surgery	13
minimally invasive procedures	33
nerve procedures	22
tendon surgery	26
upper extremity surgery	72

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Peter Ronald Thomas, MD.

**Gender**
Male	289
Female	409

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	522
Black	72
Hispanic	34
Asian	0
Other	39
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	357
From 75 to 84	248
85 and over	66
Less than 65	27

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Peter Ronald Thomas, MD in 2022

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	24
Dementia	2
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Peter Ronald Thomas, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Peter Ronald Thomas, MD treated as an orthopedist in Alexandria, VA were injections, aspiration, rehabilitation and upper extremity surgery.

aspiration	92
decompression surgery	20
doctor visit	707
excision	13
fasciotomy	11
hospital care	11
immobilization	24
injections	227
inpatient care	11
joint surgery	13
manual therapy	27
minimally invasive procedures	19
musculoskeletal imaging	26
nerve procedures	20
open surgery	15
rehabilitation	77
tendon surgery	21
upper extremity surgery	35
X-rays	26

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Peter Ronald Thomas, MD.

**Gender**
Male	197
Female	313

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	38
Asian / Pacific Islander	17
Non-Hispanic White	355
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	23
Other	22

**Age**
75 to 84	148
85 and over	53
Less than 65	22
65 to 74	285

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Peter Ronald Thomas, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Peter Ronald Thomas, MD treated were high cholesterol, hypertension, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	53
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	8
Osteoporosis	9
Heart Failure	7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	21
Atrial Fibrillation	8
Dementia	6
Cancer	10

Education & Training

Dr. Peter Ronald Thomas, MD graduated from Penn State College of Medicine. He completed residency at Union Memorial Hospital. He has a state license in Virginia.

Medical School: Penn State College of Medicine

Residency: Union Memorial Hospital

Licensed In: Virginia

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Peter Ronald Thomas, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Inova Alexandria Hospital

OrthoVirginia

Virginia Hospital Center

OrthoVirginia Operatory

Harborside Surgery Center

ORTHOVIRGINIA INC

Inova Surgery Center/Springfield

Hand Surgery Consultant, Washington Commanders

Hand Surgery Consultant, George Mason Athletics

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Peter Ronald Thomas, MD has a good overall rating with an average of 3.0 out of 5 stars based on 4 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Peter Ronald Thomas, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Alexandria, VA.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Peter Ronald Thomas, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Arthrex, Inc.	$2,250 $2,250
Supreme Orthopedic Systems, LLC	$1,303 $1,303
AXOGEN	$639 AxoGuard Nerve Connector $409	AxoGuard Nerve Protector $229
Stryker Corporation	$374 TRAUMA & EXTREMITIES $249	Variax $125
Medartis Inc.	$331 Aptus $331
Other	$1,103 Exogen $198	EXT-HPS $188	Acu-Loc/Acu-Loc 2 Wrist Plating System $151	Sports Medicine $121	Trauma $121	Other $325

**Types of Payments**
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$2,250
Food and Beverage	$2,226
Education	$1,294
Travel and Lodging	$229

Biography

Dr. Peter Thomas is a medical specialist in hand surgery and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. Dr. Thomas's areas of expertise include the following: shoulder instability, wrist fracture surgery, and AC joint injury (shoulder separation). He is professionally affiliated with OrthoVirginia, Virginia Hospital Center, and Inova Alexandria Hospital. Before performing his residency at Union Memorial Hospital, Dr. Thomas attended Penn State College of Medicine for medical school. Patient ratings for Dr. Thomas average 3.0 stars (out of 5). Distinctions awarded to Dr. Thomas include: Voted Top Doctor by Northern Virginia Magazine; Voted Top Doctor by Arlington Magazine; and Voted Top Doctor by Virginia Living Magazine.