Dr. Wuest has a general orthopedic practice with a subspecialty interest in complex fractures and the multiple-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.

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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


 
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