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Malibu Orthopedic Surgeon - Walter Thomas MD

OrthopedicsMalibu, CA

★★★★☆4.2/5274 reviews across 4 platforms

Ratings by platform

  • 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)

What patients say

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

In patients' words

"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

How these reviews were compiled

Synthesized from public patient-review platforms as of Jul 10, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4][5][6][7].

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