Our mission is to help those struggling with disabling joint pain achieve their best lives — through world-class orthopedics and personalized care.
If you are suffering from arthritis, the pain can be debilitating.
We know what you’re going through.
Bert J Thomas, MD, has helped thousands of patients return to the active lifestyles they love, free from joint pain.
Our team are internationally recognized for patient safety and outcomes.
And we are determined to help you find the care solution that will increase your comfort, accelerate rehabilitation, maximize free motion and eliminate your pain. Permanently.
We’re standing by to help you find your best path to recovery.
“I'm sitting at my computer on a glorious sunny October afternoon having just returned from a three-mile hike in the Santa Monica mountains with my husband and our dog. This wouldn't be unusual except for the fact that just six weeks ago you replaced my left knee!”
— Celia on her total knee replacement
“Since you replaced both of my hips five years ago, I’ve been able to enjoy experiences that would have been difficult if not impossible for me: Traveling on an unforgettable trip to Italy and Germany; taking long walks on the beach in my neighborhood and shooting hoops in the backyard.”
— Tom on his bilateral total hip replacement
“Not being able to put on my right sock, walk up stairs or hills, carry my grandchildren, and play golf and tennis had caused me to have a sedentary, unhealthy lifestyle. My surgery and post experience are 100% of my hopes, I now feel again that I am younger than my 65 years..”
— Robert on his total hip replacement
The Top Rated Orthopedic Surgeon in California
Ranked No. 1 in State, No. 3 in Nation in 2021 by US News & World Report
Dr Thomas Rated Top 1% in the Nation for joint replacement by Castle Connolly, 10+ years and running (2010 - 2023)
Rated a Southern California Super Doctor, 10+ years and running (2010 - 2023)
Meet Dr Thomas
As a Board-Certified and Fellowship-Trained Joint Replacement Surgeon, Bert J Thomas, MD, has helped expand the frontiers of total joint replacement, since 1979.
In addition to serving as Chief of Joint Replacement at UCLA Medical Center’s award winning Orthopedics program, Dr. Thomas has published hundreds of peer-reviewed articles, abstracts and book chapters on joint replacement and has helped design today’s leading joint replacement techniques and technologies.
He has helped thousands of patients free their pain. This includes over one thousand failed joint replacement patients, referred to him from around the world.
Patient care remains Dr Thomas’ top priority. He is standing by to consult you on how to reach your goals and looks forward to meeting you!