Phillip L. Thomas, M.D.
Board-certified Orthopaedic Surgeon
Medical Degree
University of Minnesota – School of Medicine
Minneapolis, MN
Orthopaedic Surgery Residency
University of Nebraska Medical Center
Omaha, NE
Orthopaedic Surgery Fellowship
Twin Cities Orthopedics
Minneapolis, MN
Available For Appointments
Orthopaedic Associates – Rock Ridge Clinic
Orthopaedic Associates – Hibbing Clinic
Grand Itasca Clinic & Hospital, Grand Rapids
Ely Bloomenson Community Hospital, Ely
Professional Affiliations
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Arthroscopy Association of North America
American Orthopaedic Society of Sports Medicine
Minnesota Orthopaedic Society
Hospital Affiliations
Phillip L. Thomas, M.D.
Specializing in Hip, Knee, and Shoulder Surgery with a Focus on Sports Medicine and Cartilage Restoration
Dr. Thomas is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon with expertise in the diagnosis and treatment of a wide range of orthopaedic conditions. He specializes in advanced surgical and non-surgical care for the hip, knee, and shoulder, with a particular focus on sports-related injuries and complex joint problems. His practice also includes a strong emphasis on cartilage restoration and joint preservation techniques.
Dr. Thomas sees patients at the following locations:
- Orthopaedic Associates – Rock Ridge Clinic
- Orthopaedic Associates – Hibbing Clinic
- Grand Itasca Clinic & Hospital, Grand Rapids
- Ely Bloomenson Community Hospital, Ely
Phillip L. Thomas, M.D.
- Hip: Joint preservation, avascular necrosis treatment, FAI, labrum repair, and tendon tears.
- Knee: Ligament and meniscus reconstruction (including ACL, PCL, MCL, and PLC), cartilage restoration, osteotomies, and complex knee revision surgery.
- Shoulder: Rotator cuff and labral repair, biceps tenodesis, and distal biceps repair.
- Other: General tendon repair, and treatment for athletic injuries and workers’ compensation.