Dr. Richard Thoms, MD
Dr. Richard Thoms, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Niantic, CT and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Thoms has extensive experience in Hip & Pelvic Surgery. He graduated from CORNELL UNIVERSITY / NEW YORK STATE STATUTORY COLLEGES in 2003. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Westerly Hospital and Backus Hospital.
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Dr. Richard Thoms, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Niantic, CT and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Thoms has extensive experience in Hip & Pelvic Surgery. He graduated from CORNELL UNIVERSITY / NEW YORK STATE STATUTORY...read moreOrthopedic Surgery
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Cornell University / New York State Statutory Colleges
Medical School, 2003
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