Dr. Walter Thomas, MD
Family Practitioner
2080 Newbury Rd Newbury Park CA, 91320About
Dr. Walter Thomas is a family practitioner practicing in Newbury Park, CA. Dr. Thomas specializes in comprehensive health care for people of all ages. In addition to diagnosing and treating illnesses, family practitioners also put focus on preventative care with routine checkups, tests and personalized coaching on how to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Dr. Thomas possesses immense general knowledge on maintaining health and today, family practitioners provide more care for the underserved and rural populations than any other medical specialty.
Education and Training
Univ Of Stellenbosch- Fac Of Med- Tygerberg- So Africa 1973
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
Provider Details
Treatments
- Pain Management
Experience & Accolades
- Member1 YEAR
Internships
- Hospital Northern Canada
Articles and Publications
- One of the first doctors to write the Addiction Medicine Exam (1981)
What do you attribute your success to?
- Family values and a good work ethic. Mostly the joy of helping her patients
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