Physicians

Thomas K. Wuest, M.D.

SPECIALTY
General orthopedics, upper and lower extremities, complex fractures, trauma, and arthroscopy of the ankle, knee and shoulder

EDUCATION AND TRAINING
Fellowship: Orthopaedic Trauma and Elective Orthopaedic Surgery with Professor John Templeton, North Staffordshire Royal Infirmary, Stoke-On-Trent, England, 1992-1993

Residency: Department of Orthopedic Surgery, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City, IA, 1987-1992

Medical School: University of Iowa, College of Medicine, Iowa City, IA, Medical Doctorate, 1987

Post Graduate: University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA, Department of Biology, Graduate Study, 1983

Undergraduate: University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA, Bachelor of Science, Microbiology (major) and Chemistry (minor), 1981; Biology, 1982

CREDENTIALS
Certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Licensed by the Oregon State Board of Medical Examiners
State of Iowa, Resident Physician

AFFILIATIONS
Adjunct Clinical Instructor and Preceptor, Pacific University Physician Assistant Program
Agate Resources, Board of Directors
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Fellow
Lane County Medical Society
Lane Independent Practice Association, Executive Committee and Board Member
Northwest Physicians Insurance Company Advisory Board, Claims and Underwriting Committee
Orthopedic Trauma Association, Fellow
Sacred Heart Medical Center Trauma/ED Clinic Services Group
Slocum Orthopedics & Sports Medicine, President
Trillium Community Health Plan, President

HOSPITAL STAFF PRIVILEGES
Sacred Heart Medical Center, Eugene, OR
McKenzie-Willamette Medical Center, Springfield, OR
Slocum Center for Orthopedics & Sports Medicine physician and surgeon since 1993

HOMETOWN
Cedar Rapids, IA


Dr. Wuest has a general orthopedic practice with a subspecialty interest in complex fractures and the multiply-injured patient. He does not treat injuries or problems with the cervical or lumbar spine or perform total joint replacements. Married and the father of two, he enjoys golf, volleyball, crossword puzzles, and music.