Dr. Bruce J Thoma M.D.
Orthopedist
601 Gateway Blvd N Chesterton IN, 46304About
Dr. Bruce Thoma is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Chesterton, IN. Dr. Thoma specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Thoma tends to bones, ligaments, muscles, joints, nerves and tendons. Orthopaedic surgeons can specialize in certain areas like the hand, spine, hip, foot and ankle, shoulder and elbow or the knee.
Education and Training
In Univ Sch of Med, Indianapolis In 1981
Indiana University School of Medicine 1981
University of Notre Dame Australia School of Medicine
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Torn Meniscus
- Arthritis
- Osteoarthritis
- Rotator Cuff Syndrome
- Pain
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