Thomas Paynter, MD

About

THOMAS PAYNTER, MD is an orthopedic surgery located at 3801 LAKE OTIS PKWY STE 300 in ANCHORAGE, AK.

Thomas Paynter is one of 71 orthopedic providers listed in ANCHORAGE, AK on AdvOrtho.

Practice at a glance

In 2024, 48% of Thomas Paynter's identifiable Medicare procedure volume was knee work. Their most frequent service was aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint for 185 Medicare patients.

Most-performed procedures, 2024

• Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint

  251

  185 patients · above the state median of 62

• Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee

  62

  59 patients · above the state median of 29

• Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis

  40

  38 patients · above the state median of 22

• Prosthetic repair of shoulder joint, total shoulder

  38

  37 patients · above the state median of 23

• Removal of both knee cartilages using an endoscope

  11

  11 patients · near the national median of 15

Training and practice

Thomas Paynter has been in practice since 2002, after graduating from University of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College of Medicine.

• Practices with Select Physical Therapy Holdings Inc (1,992 clinicians)
• Affiliated with Alaska Regional Hospital, Central Peninsula General Hospital, Providence Alaska Medical Center, Providence Seward Hospitaland 1 more
• Offers telehealth visits

Registry record

• Licensed in Alaska
• Registered as a sole proprietor

Credentials: Doctor of Medicine (MD)

An MD degree indicates completion of a medical doctorate program focused on allopathic medicine. MDs complete four years of medical school followed by residency training in their chosen specialty. Orthopedic surgery residencies typically last five years and include extensive training in surgical and non-surgical treatment of musculoskeletal conditions.