Walter A. Thomas, MD

Orthopedics • Malibu, CA • Since 2005

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About

Walter A. Thomas, M.D. A Medical Corporation is a Thousand Oaks–based orthopedic surgery and sports medicine practice led by board-certified orthopedists. Founded in 2005, the two-location practice (Thousand Oaks and Westlake Village, CA) serves patients across all ages with comprehensive orthopedic care. While not listed as a Malibu specialist, the group offers orthopedic and sports medicine services in nearby Ventura County/Southern California. Contact: (805) 497-0817. Official site: wathomasortho.com.

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Clinic Type

Orthopedics

Address

WALTER A. THOMAS, MD 258 Lombard St #200, Thousand Oaks, CA 91360

Phone

805-497-0817

Email

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Opening Hours

Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.

Website

https://www.wathomasortho.com/contact/coverage-area/malibu-orthopedic-surgeon/

Services Offered

Orthopedic surgery
Sports medicine
Arthroscopic surgery
knee/hip/shoulder treatment
Physical therapy and strengthening/conditioning
Selective injections (cortisone)
Platelet rich plasma (PRP)

Technology & Equipment

Arthroscopic surgery
Platelet rich plasma (PRP)
Selective injections (cortisone)

Team

Dr. Walter Thomas, Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon — Orthopedic Surgeon

Insurance & Payment

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Languages Spoken

English

Social Media

Twitter

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What Patients Say

Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive

Healthgrades: 4.1 out of 5 stars (22 ratings)
Yelp: 4.7 out of 5 stars (85 reviews)
WebMD Care: 4.0 out of 5 stars (20 ratings)
US News Health: 4 out of 5 stars (147 reviews)

Patients praise

Patients frequently praise his skill as a surgeon
Many report successful outcomes with surgeries like ACL reconstruction and rotator cuff repair
Often described as compassionate, warm, and professional
Commendations for clear explanations and willingness to answer questions
Patients appreciate his sports medicine expertise, particularly with active individuals and athletes

Common complaints

Occasional complaints regarding administrative/office staff conduct
Some patients reported feeling dismissed or dissatisfied with front office interactions
Concerns regarding billing/pricing of medical equipment (e.g., knee braces)
Isolated reports of dissatisfaction with emergency/follow-up communication

"A highly skilled surgeon, but he also possess a warm and compassionate demeanor that truly sets him apart."

— Yelp review

"Cannot recommend. Worst experience had with an MD including front office - the combination of being completely dismissive in an emergency situation..."

— WebMD review

"I owe the excellent care and support I received to the courteous, highly skilled and attentive hands of Dr. Walter Thomas and his reliable team."

— Patient review

Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 10, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].