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Department Center for Spine Health
Primary Location Avon Hospital
Type of Doctor Adults Only
Languages English
Surgeon No
Locations
Avon Hospital
Primary Location

Avon Hospital

Appointment:
216.636.5860
Desk:
440.695.4000
Fax:
440.695.4619

Additional Locations

Specialties & Treatments

Treatment & Services

  • Back Pain Treatment
  • Cervical Epidural Injections
  • Cervical, Thoracic and Lumbar Radiofrequency Ablation
  • Electromyography
  • Interventional Pain Management
  • Interventional Spine Procedures
  • Joint Injections
  • Lumbar Epidural Injections
  • Medical Management of Spinal Disorders
  • Musculoskeletal Evaluation
  • Musculoskeletal Medicine
  • Neck Pain Treatment
  • Nerve Blocks
  • Non-Operative Spine Care
  • Nonsurgical Treatment of Musculoskeletal Sports Injuries
  • Orthopaedics
  • Peripheral Joint Injections
  • Radiofrequency Ablation
  • Spinal Injections
  • Sports Medicine
  • Thoracic Epidural Injections
  • Viscosupplementation
  • X-Ray
View all 23 Treatment & Services +

Specialty in Diseases & Conditions

  • Back Disorders
  • Back Pain in Athletes
  • Back Sprains
  • Back Strains
  • Cervical Degenerative Disc Disease
  • Cervical Spine Disorders
  • Degenerative Back Conditions
  • Degenerative Spine Disease
  • Facet Arthropathy
  • Facet Joint Syndrome
  • Herniated Disc
  • Hip Pain
  • Knee Injuries
  • Knee Pain
  • Leg Pain
  • Lumbar Degenerative Disc Disease
  • Lumbar Radiculopathy
  • Lumbar Spine Disorders
  • Musculoskeletal Impairments
  • Musculoskeletal Pain
  • Myelography
  • Myofascial Pain Syndrome
  • Neck Pain
  • Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
  • Radiculopathy
  • Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction
  • Sacroiliitis
  • Sciatica
  • Spinal Stenosis
  • Spine Pain
  • Spondylolisthesis
  • Spondylolysis
  • Spondylosis
  • Thoracic Spine Disorders
View all 34 Specialties +
Insurance

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Education & Professional Highlights

Education & Professional Highlights

Appointed
2000

Education & Fellowships

Graduate School - Case Western Reserve University Weatherhead School of Management
Cleveland, OH
2008

Fellowship - Florida Spine Institute
Interventional Spine/Pain
Clearwater, FL
2000

Residency - New York University Medical Center
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
New York, NY
1999

Internship - Massapequa General Hospital
Transitional
Seaford, NY
1996

Medical Education - New York College of Osteopathic Medicine
New York, NY
1995

Undergraduate - New York University
New York, NY
1990

Professional Highlights

  • Board-certified in physical medicine and rehabilitation
  • Subspecialty certification in pain medicine
  • Associate Medical Director, Richard E. Jacobs Health Center
  • Co-Director - Medical Spine Fellowship

Certifications

  • Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
  • Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation - Pain Medicine

Specialty Interests

Evaluation and Management of Back and Neck Pain, Interventional Pain Management, Musculoskeletal and Sports Medicine, Electromyography,

Memberships

  • American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
  • North American Spine Society
  • International Spine Intervention Society
Research & Publications

Research & Publications

See publications for Santhosh Thomas, DO, MBA.

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Industry Relationships

Industry Relationships

Cleveland Clinic physicians and scientists may collaborate with the pharmaceutical or medical device industries to help develop medical breakthroughs or provide medical expertise or education. Cleveland Clinic strives to make scientific advances that will benefit patient care and support outside relationships that promise public benefit. In order for the discoveries of Cleveland Clinic physicians' and scientists' laboratories and investigations to benefit the public, these discoveries must be commercialized in partnership with industry. As experts in their fields, Cleveland Clinic physicians and scientists are often sought after by industry to consult, provide expertise and education.

To assure professional and commercial integrity in such matters, Cleveland Clinic maintains a program that reviews these collaborations and, when appropriate, puts measures in place to minimize bias that may result from ties to industry. Cleveland Clinic publicly discloses the names of companies when (i) its physicians/scientists receive $5,000 or more per year (or, in rare cases, equity or stock options) for speaking and consulting, (ii) its physicians/scientists serve as a fiduciary, (iii) its physicians/scientists receive or have the right to receive royalties or (iv) its physicians/ scientists hold any equity interest for the physician's/scientist's role as inventor, discoverer, developer, founder or consultant.* In publicly disclosing this information, Cleveland Clinic tries to provide information as accurately as possible about its physicians' and scientists' connections with industry.

As of 7/9/2024, Dr. Thomas has reported the financial relationships with the companies listed below. In general, patients should feel free to contact their doctor about any of the relationships and how the relationships are overseen by Cleveland Clinic. To learn more about Cleveland Clinic's policies on collaborations with industry and innovation management, go to our Integrity in Innovation page.

Public Health Service-Reportable Financial Conflicts of Interest. Cleveland Clinic scientists and physicians engage in basic, translational and clinical research activities, working to solve health problems, enhance patient care and improve quality of life for patients. Interactions with industry are essential to bringing the researchers' discoveries to the public, but can present the potential for conflicts of interest related to their research activities. Click here to view a listing of instances where Cleveland Clinic has identified a Public Health Service (PHS)-Reportable Financial Conflict of Interest and has put measures in place to ensure that, to the extent possible, the design, conduct and reporting of the research is free from bias.

* Cleveland Clinic physicians and scientists subscribe to the guidance presented in the PhRMA Code on Interactions with Healthcare Professionals and the AdvaMed Code of Ethics on Interactions with Health Care Professionals. As such, gifts of substantial value are generally prohibited.

Patient Satisfaction Reviews

181 Patient Satisfaction Reviews

The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our nationally-recognized Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.

Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.

The comments are submitted by patients and reflect their views and opinions. The comments are not endorsed by and do not necessarily reflect the views of Cleveland Clinic.

Overall Star Ratings
4.7 out of 5
Explains 4.7
Courtesy, Respect & Concern 4.8
Patient Rating of Doctor 4.7

23 Patient Comments

Reviewed on Jul 31, 2024

good experience Dr was very nice

Reviewed on Jul 29, 2024

Dr Thomas was Very knowledgeable, kind and caring.

Reviewed on Jul 22, 2024

Impossible to get appointments in a timely manner. Most doctors appointments are booked months in advance.

Reviewed on Jul 15, 2024

Unbelievably quick response to my pain relief inquiry. I never thought I'd see Dr Thomas in a few days.

Reviewed on Jul 8, 2024

I have no problem with Cleveland Clinic. I would definitely not recommend this doctor. Absolutely no bedside manner

Reviewed on Jul 3, 2024

Dr Thomas is amazing he answers questions immediately when you send them He's very considerate and caring

Reviewed on Jun 17, 2024

Liked the doctor very much. Was straight and to the point. Do need a name of a surgeon.

Reviewed on Jun 14, 2024

Dr Thomas was polite and courteous of my concerns. He took the time to explain things and answer all of my questions. I appreciate his willingness to take time for my health.

Reviewed on May 31, 2024

Dr. Thomas is wonderful

Reviewed on Apr 24, 2024

I get it that Doctors have very busy schedule. I certainly don't have the solutions but would have liked a sooner appointment than the one I got.

Reviewed on Apr 24, 2024

Liked Dr. Thomas very. Gave great explanation as to what was going on with my back. Answered all questions.

Reviewed on Apr 12, 2024

I consider Dr. Thomas to be an excellent doctor ashe is quite knowlrdgeable and Interacts extremely wewith me.

Reviewed on Apr 10, 2024

Dr Thomas took the time to explain what is going on with me and explain the treatment plan going forward.

Reviewed on Mar 11, 2024

Great doctor! He answered all my questions and recommended surgeons in my area who could follow up my care.

Reviewed on Mar 1, 2024

My experience with Dr. Thomas was % positive. He really listened to me, explained several possibilities for the origin of my pain and different treatments that could be tried. He understands my desire to avoid more surgery.

Reviewed on Feb 23, 2024

I was grateful for Dr Thomas' attention to my physical problems--his careful listening to not only my answers to his questions but also my input beyond his direct questions. He was honest and direct--and so helpful.

Reviewed on Jan 31, 2024

Dr. Thomas is very caring and honest about my condition. Explained all options.

Reviewed on Jan 26, 2024

I feel very comfortable with the doctor and his staff. They're all wonderful.

Reviewed on Jan 24, 2024

I have already recommended him to a friend. I really appreciated Dr Thomas assessment of my condition and the way in which he explained it and the possible course of treatment.

Reviewed on Jan 10, 2024

Good experience with doctor.

Reviewed on Nov 29, 2023

Dr. Thomas was completely thorough in discussing the procedure with me.

Reviewed on Nov 15, 2023

She too seemed stressed .

Reviewed on Oct 9, 2023

Dr. Thomas is a very caring physician. He helped me 10 years ago with a back issue. I trust him completely and his decision for my back problems.

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