Dr. Thomas B. Rivers, Orthopaedic Surgeon
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Dr. Thomas B. Rivers

Orthopaedic Surgeon

4/5(18)
1517 Thompson Rd Richmond TX, 77469
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4/5

About

Dr. Thomas Rivers is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Richmond, TX. Dr. Rivers specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Rivers 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

Tx A & M Univ Coll Of Med- College Station Tx 1996

Texas A&M Health Science Center College Of Medicine 1996

Board Certification

Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS

Provider Details

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Dr. Thomas B. Rivers
Dr. Thomas B. Rivers's Expert Contributions

Treatments

  • Torn Meniscus
  • Arthritis
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Rotator Cuff Syndrome
  • Pain
  • Rotator Cuff Tear
  • Patellar Tendonitis

Dr. Thomas B. Rivers's Practice location

Practice At 1517 Thompson Rd

1517 Thompson Rd -
Richmond, TX 77469
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New patients: 713-240-8668
Fax: 281-392-5582
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16811 Southwest Fwy -
Sugar Land, TX 77479
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New patients: 281-690-4678, 281-690-4678

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Patient Experience with Dr. Rivers


4.0

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Dr. Thomas B. Rivers has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 18 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Orthopaedic Surgeon in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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Turn left onto Williams Way Boulevard 1442 ft
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