William Christian Thomas, MD

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Education

Medical Education:
MD, University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine - 2016
Residency:
University of Florida - 2021
Fellowships:
McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University - 2022

Board Certifications

  • American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery - Orthopaedic Surgery (Certified)

Faculty Profile

Assistant Professor, Feinberg School of Medicine

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Practice Groups and Affiliations

Medical Group:
Northwestern Medical Group
Alignment Category:
Northwestern Medicine Physician Network
On Medical Staff At:
Northwestern Memorial Hospital

Ratings and Reviews

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Overall Rating

4.9
4.9 

968 Ratings

Reviews from Patients

100 Most Recent Reviews

Reviews from Patients

100 Most Recent Reviews

April 29, 2025

5.0

He explains everything and the options for treatment

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April 29, 2025

5.0

Dr Thomas is amazing care a lot about patients and he cares about patients getting better each and every time..

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April 28, 2025

5.0

He is amazing very informative discusses every detail with you all the options make sure to take the best course of action very passionate very honest very comforting 10 out of 10 simply the Best

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April 27, 2025

5.0

An excellent surgeon. Explains everything in an easy to understand manner. Very knowledgeable.

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April 27, 2025

4.0

Accessible and answers questions.

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April 26, 2025

5.0

Care and knowledge, professionalism, pleasant, willing to work with patient and offer alternative s.

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April 23, 2025

5.0

Dr Thomas was thoughtful, very knowledgeable about my visit and we talked about outcomes, now and in the future. I am looking forward to a more comfortable summer.

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April 22, 2025

5.0

A well balanced view of joint issues. Also wonderful human

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April 21, 2025

5.0

Because he listened to what I needed and then gave me the break down of the surgery and care that would be required afterwards.

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April 15, 2025

5.0

he is absolutely amazing from a to z so far everything is perfect the best care I can't stress enough how blessed I am to be treated by him

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April 14, 2025

5.0

Caring and strong professional advice.

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April 14, 2025

5.0

He's awesome.

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April 14, 2025

5.0

He is very knowledgeable and professional. He doesn't sugar coat anything and tells you exactly what to expect in worst case scenarios. Sometimes a patient appreciates some empathy.

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April 11, 2025

5.0

I like Dr. Thomas.

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April 07, 2025

5.0

I have Already recommend two of my Dear Friends who needed Advice and Service in this Field and I can sincerely say the are Very Appreciative and Agree Dr. Thomas is Best.. He Has the Best side manner, Listens and is Always Willing to Hear your thoughts!

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April 07, 2025

5.0

Dr Thomas and his team was compassionate, explained everything clearly and concisely and made sure I understood everything from the beginning to the end of the process (or I should say current point).

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April 03, 2025

5.0

He care about his patients

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March 31, 2025

5.0

Made my situation and options clear. I felt understood and comfortable.

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March 27, 2025

5.0

Very professional and helped me very well with my health problem

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March 26, 2025

5.0

Fast, professional, and very nice

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March 26, 2025

5.0

Explains things well and includes the patient in making decisions.

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March 26, 2025

5.0

Great care and bedside manner

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March 26, 2025

5.0

I let him know about a test I had , it was extremely painful, so much so it was not competed. I had to do the same test and shared my fear and concern . He assured me he would be careful . It went extremely well . And quick .

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March 26, 2025

5.0

Dr. Thomas is a great doctor in a very gifted surgeon. He is strictly business.

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March 23, 2025

5.0

HE EXPLAINED MY HEALTH ISSUES VERY CLEARLY FOR ME TO UNDERSTAND HOW I CAN MAKE AN DECISION FOR MYSELF.

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March 23, 2025

5.0

Very through and a concerned

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March 20, 2025

5.0

Very professional. Excellent communication skills. Took the time answer all my questions and suggest possible future treatments.

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March 18, 2025

5.0

skilled surgeon and great bedside manner

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March 18, 2025

5.0

He is Excellent

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March 18, 2025

5.0

Very thorough! Asked a lot of questions, explained everything! Showed concern .

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March 18, 2025

5.0

Dr Thomas and staff were at all times Prepared to take time to answer all my concerns and medical questions regarding my hip operation.

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March 18, 2025

5.0

Dr. Thomas was professional, kind and was empathetic about my symptoms.

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March 18, 2025

5.0

Great humanitarian approach and professionalism. It's a pleasure to have a doctor like him.

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March 17, 2025

5.0

Very pleasant and patient-friendly I would recommending any day and he knowledgeable and caring

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March 17, 2025

5.0

Very Professional and excellent diagnostician.

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March 17, 2025

5.0

He is amazing on every level from explaining all the options all the issues that could possibly arise the procedure his technique his passion unbelievable this is an amazing amazing surgeon I am grateful to be his patient looking forward to round two

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March 13, 2025

5.0

Great people

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March 13, 2025

5.0

Excellent in this specialty

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March 12, 2025

5.0

He is very good doctor.Very professional and he cares about my pain and concerns.Always answers all questions and concerns.

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March 12, 2025

5.0

Dr Thomas is very knowledgeable, professional and courteous. Make you very comfortable in discussing medical issues and concerns.

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March 10, 2025

5.0

He explained everything to me, about what will be the Best Injection for my Left Knee. He was Very Helpful!

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March 04, 2025

5.0

He's Beautiful

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March 03, 2025

5.0

I love Dr. Thomas. He is direct and to the point and wastes no time, but he is caring and genuine and knows what's up! I trust his opinion and recommendations.

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February 27, 2025

5.0

He's was great and gentle with my injection

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February 26, 2025

5.0

He is great. Good listener and very informative

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February 24, 2025

5.0

Good explanation

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February 24, 2025

5.0

Good doctor. Knowledgeable and easy to communicate with.

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February 12, 2025

5.0

Good Doctor

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February 10, 2025

5.0

I appreciate when my best interest is placed first. This was my first impression of Dr Christian

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February 08, 2025

5.0

Well trained, experienced Doctor.

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February 08, 2025

5.0

The results of this surgery are the best I've ever had. Minimal pain, fast recovery.

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February 04, 2025

5.0

Everything for the surgery was handled flawlessly by Dr Thomas and his team. Jasmin [last name] was amazing and coordinated the paper work for my leave of absence from work Jessica [last name] answered all of my endless questions and concerns with understanding and kindness. The operating room staff were all wonderful and made the process on the day of the surgery almost fun. Finally, a big thank you to Dr Thomas for the amazing results from the surgery!

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February 03, 2025

5.0

His strong background and experience on his profession

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February 01, 2025

5.0

I think he's a real smart doctor.

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January 31, 2025

5.0

Great bedside manner. Informative. Explains all options for your decision making process.

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January 31, 2025

5.0

Excellent

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January 31, 2025

5.0

Dr Thomas worked with me from my first appointment to try to relieve the pain I was experiencing. I followed all of his recommendations and when I was still in pain and it was impacting my quality of life, only then did he bring up surgery. His explanations were always easily comprehensible and he always took my concerns seriously. He is amazing!

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January 28, 2025

5.0

He is a very nice person and understood my issues and told me what would work best to solve the problem.

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January 25, 2025

5.0

Dr.Thomas was involved pre-surgery as well as post surgery. Not only does he follow up with me he follows up with my physical therapy team.

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January 25, 2025

5.0

Friendly, and responsive to questions. Knowledgeable in his field

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January 23, 2025

5.0

Dr. Thomas explained the MRI and Xray very well. He offered me options regarding my plan of care.

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January 20, 2025

5.0

Detailed, great listener, open to discussion, felt heard and included in next steps, (oh a pun). No notes. Great job. Thank you!

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January 16, 2025

5.0

His approach to potential surgery is based on an in depth analytical review of a patients progress from surgery to outcome.

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January 15, 2025

5.0

Dr. Thomas is very professional and answers my questions and explains my options. I appreciate his honesty approach and he is always prompt.

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January 11, 2025

5.0

Good quick service.

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January 09, 2025

5.0

Dr Thomas was absolutely attentive to my concerns during my last visit, answered all my questions and also provided information to help me understand the procedure I was going through making me feel more in control of my recuperation. Dr Thomas is someone I would recommend to anyone looking for an orthopedic doctor to trust.

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January 07, 2025

5.0

Excellent communication - he is very thoughtful and thorough explaining medical procedures in a crystal clear language.

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January 06, 2025

5.0

Straightforward honest compassionate total confidence in his professionalism

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January 06, 2025

5.0

Very good

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January 06, 2025

5.0

After my 1st procedure I'm in the beginning of my 2nd procedure as in #2 the difference varies pain, standing, sitting and sleep are a whole different level ,happy to have better movement

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January 06, 2025

5.0

Dr Thomas is straightforward. He doesn't sugar coat anything. I like the honesty and professionalism. He diagnosed the infection in my prosthetic knee and scheduled me for surgery. Dr Thomas took care of me even though he didn't put in my prosthetic. Other doctors I saw refused to help me because they didn't want to deal with someone else's problem. The doctor who did the original the surgery has left the state. Dr Thomas presented all options for me and left it up to me to choose how I wanted to proceed. No pressure tactics.

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January 04, 2025

5.0

If adobe me very well as to next steps to better my health

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January 03, 2025

5.0

Dr Thomas explained my xray and condition in a manner I understood. I'm very appreciative of him taking the time to be sure I understood. I know I ask a lot of questions and Dr Thomas answered all of them Dr Thomas was not wearing any ID. This was my first time meeting w him and at first this was unsettling.

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January 01, 2025

5.0

Again Dr Thomas things to care, he keeps in contact with me. He remembers things including what's going on in my family. He reaches out and is available for me to reach out to him.

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December 31, 2024

5.0

Dr. Thomas was very professional. Even though he couldn't wave a magic wand and fix all my problems he explained my X-rays and symptoms very thoroughly.

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December 30, 2024

5.0

He listens to the patients concerns and explains things very well.

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December 30, 2024

5.0

Dr. Thomas is amazing! He is patient and he explained everything before the surgery and even called to check on me the day after. After the surgery he went out to talk to my family and gave them the information of how the surgery went. I would recommend him to anyone who needs orthopedic surgery!

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December 17, 2024

5.0

Giving the best sources for finding great Organizations for PT in order to have best recovery.

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December 16, 2024

5.0

He is totally professional, excellent manner with patient, and perfectly executes procedures. [name]

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December 16, 2024

5.0

Dr Thomas has the people manners that can make a patient feel understood and respected.

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December 16, 2024

5.0

He's very attentive and formative about his craft

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December 15, 2024

5.0

He was able to explain my situation in detail

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December 14, 2024

5.0

explained clearly everything

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December 13, 2024

5.0

Thorough Communication. Personal touch before and after surgery

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December 11, 2024

5.0

Very informed and pleasant. Reviewed prior X-rays to explain situation.

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December 09, 2024

5.0

Dr Thomas is an expert in his field and is. no no essence expert. I have great confidence in his expertise.

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December 09, 2024

5.0

Attentive and good to explain

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December 03, 2024

5.0

I like Dr. Thomas very friendly, very professional

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December 02, 2024

5.0

I listen too my Concern

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December 02, 2024

5.0

I would recommend him because he seem to care.

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November 26, 2024

5.0

Explained things clearly, inspired confidence

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November 26, 2024

5.0

He was attentive, good listener, explained my situation clearly , answered all my concerns, printed out my x-rays for me, gave me options to how to proceed, made my next appointment immediately without having to go to the front desk, a most importantly made me feel confident he was knowledgeable and competent

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November 26, 2024

4.0

I do not know yet wait until the surgery is over but so far so good

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November 19, 2024

5.0

He's a known doctor in his field of practice

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November 19, 2024

5.0

Thorough exam, explained everything about need surgery procedure,Explained my options and what they entailed.

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November 19, 2024

5.0

Professional physician. Prompt. Answered questions

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November 19, 2024

5.0

Very informative

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November 19, 2024

5.0

Explains things clearly and fully. No sugar-coating or pandering.

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November 18, 2024

5.0

Very attentive to my needs and medical care.

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November 16, 2024

5.0

Explained procedure prior to scheduling, pre-op, and post surgery recap completely. Answered all our questions. Their were no surprises.

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