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Jeffrey Thomson, MD

Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery
Thomson, Jeffrey
Thomson, Jeffrey
Locations

Memorial Division of Pediatric Orthopedics

3377 South State Road 7
Suite 100
Wellington, FL 33449

Phone: 561-341-7000

Fax: 561-341-7085

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Memorial Division of Pediatric Orthopedics

9291 Glades Road
Suite 202
Boca Raton, FL 33434

Phone: 954-265-6300

Fax: 954-961-3600

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About Me

I am a pediatric orthopedic surgeon at Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital, where I specialize in treating children with fractures, injuries and lower extremity conditions, such as turned-in feet, bowlegs and knock knees.

I’ve always known I wanted to work in medicine. After breaking two bones as a child, I experienced orthopedic care firsthand and that early exposure shaped my path. Today, I take great satisfaction in helping children heal and return to the activities they enjoy.

Before joining Memorial, I served as head of pediatric orthopedics at Connecticut Children’s Medical Center for more than 20 years. During my time there, I also led the medical staff and served as president of the Connecticut Children’s Specialty Group. Prior to that, I cared for patients at Tripler Army Medical Center in Honolulu, Hawaii, and served in the 403rd Combat Support Hospital during Operation Desert Shield and Desert Storm.

Pediatrics means caring not only for the child, but for the whole family. I make it a priority to ensure parents have the guidance and information they need to support their child’s recovery. I enjoy learning about my patients — their lives, goals, and personalities — and offering care plans that work best for their individual needs.

In addition to clinical work, I’ve been involved in academic publishing for more than two decades, serving as a reviewer for national medical journals, including The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery and The Orthopaedic Knowledge Online Journal. I have also served as section editor for Medscape’s pediatric orthopedic surgery content.

Languages

  • English

Education

Fellowships

  • University of Miami - Jackson Memorial Hospital, 1989, Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery

Residency

  • Walter Reed Army Medical Center, 1988, Orthopedic Surgery

Internships

  • Walter Reed Army Medical Center, 1984, Surgery

Medical Education

  • George Washington University, 1983

Certifications

  • American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery-Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery

Awards, Achievements, and More

Publications

Please view Dr. Jeffrey D. Thomson’s publications on PubMed.

Professional Organizations

  • American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
  • Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America 
  • Scoliosis Research Society 
 

Presentations

  • Thomson JD. Gait Analysis Data Alters Surgical Decision Making in Youth with Spina Bifida. 3rd World Conference on Spina Bifida; 2017 March; San Diego, CA.
  • Thomson JD. Role of Gait Analysis in Myelomeningocele. SBAA National Conference; 2012 June; Indianapolis, IN.
  • Thomson JD. Kyphectomy Correction in Children with Myelomeningocele. 2nd World Congress on Spina Bifida; 2012 March; Las Vegas, NV.
  • Thomson JD, Ounpuu S. The Impact of Tibial Torsion and AFOs on Transverse Plane Knee Motion in Children with Lumbosacral Myelomeningocele. 2nd World Congress on Spina Bifida; 2012 March; Las Vegas, NV.
  • Thomson JD. An Evaluation of the Relationship Between Tibial Torsion and Coronal Plane (Varus/Valgus) Knee Motion in Children with Lumbosacral Myelomeningocele. 2nd World Congress on Spina Bifida; 2012 March; Las Vegas, NV.
  • Thomson JD. Evaluation and Management of Spinal Problems in Spina Bifida. 38th SBA National Conference; 2011 June 26-29; Anaheim, CA.
  • Thomson JD. Factors That Influence Ambulatory Potential. Spina Bifida Association of America; 2009 July; Orlando, FL.
  • Thomson JD. The Role of Physical Therapy in the Treatment of Scoliosis. Scoliosis Research Society; 2009 Sept; San Antonio, TX.
  • Lee MC, Thomson JD, Smith BG. Loss in Spinal Motion from Inclusion of a Single Mid-Lumbar Level in Posterior Fusion for Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis. POSNA, 2009 May; Boston, MA; SRS, 2009 Sept, San Antonio, TX.
  • Thomson JD, Ounpuu S. Motion Analysis for Patient Evaluation and Decision-Making in Myelomeningocele. World Congress on Spina Bifida; 2009 March; Orlando, FL.

Awards

Military Honors/Awards

  • Meritorious Service Medal
  • Army Commendation Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster
  • Southwest Asia Service Medal
  • Liberation of Kuwait Medal
  • National Defense Service Ribbon
  • Army Service Ribbon
  • Overseas Service Ribbon

 

Medical Awards/Recognition

  • Harry Gossling Teaching Award – University of Connecticut, Orthopedic Residents, 2009
  • US News & World Report Top 30 Pediatric Orthopaedic Programs, Connecticut Children’s Medical Center, 2010, 2011 and 2012

Hospital Affiliations