Dr. Thomas L Cross D.O.
Orthopedist
34612 6th Ave S Suite 300 Federal Way WA, 98003About
Dr. Thomas Cross is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Federal Way, WA. Dr. Cross specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Cross 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
A.T. Still University of Health Sciences Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine 1981
Provider Details
Treatments
- Torn Meniscus
- Peripheral Neuropathy
- Arthritis
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Neuropathy
- Osteoarthritis
- Pain
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