Maxwell Thomas, M.D.

Dr. Maxwell Thomas is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in total hip and knee replacement, with particular expertise in anterior hip replacements and minimally invasive total and partial knee arthroplasty. Growing up in Phoenix, Arizona, Dr. Thomas’s journey to medicine was anything but conventional—his diverse background includes work as a carpenter and an ambulance driver before discovering his passion for orthopedic surgery.

Beginning his career as a general orthopedic surgeon in 1998, Dr. Thomas has continuously honed his skills through tireless continued education and a commitment to surgical excellence. He takes a holistic approach to patient care, emphasizing not just surgical precision but also personal connections and overall well-being.

Outside the operating room, Dr. Thomas is an avid outdoor athlete, competing in Ironman triathlons, mountain biking, kite sailing, and snow skiing. He balances his demanding career with a fulfilling family life, sharing adventures with his wonderful wife and their three teenagers—yes, three!

With a passion for both cutting-edge orthopedic advancements and the human side of medicine, Dr. Thomas remains dedicated to improving the lives of his patients, one joint at a time.

Home Exercise Therapy Resources

• Back
  • Managing Low Back Pain (PDF)
• Hip
  • Iliopsoas Tendonitis/Bursitis (PDF)
  • Iliotibial Band Syndrome or ITBS (PDF)
  • Trochanteric Bursitis (PDF)
• Knee
  • Iliotibial Band Syndrome or ITBS (PDF)
  • Patellar Tendonitis (PDF)
  • Pes Anserine Bursitis (PDF)
• Total Joint Surgery
  • Home Exercises BEFORE Hip or Knee Replacement (PDF)
  • Home Exercises AFTER Hip Replacement (PDF)
  • Home Exercises AFTER Knee Replacement (PDF)
  • Gait Training AFTER Joint Replacement (PDF)