I'm a long standing patient of GPOA, I've had several surgeries from various Doctors in this practice depending on the problem. I love this practice! They came very highly recommended from several of my friends. I'm having neck surgery in 3 weeks & I'm in good hands with Dr. Duke Thomas. He has been awesome in every way the few times I've seen him for my problem. The staff is wonderful, couldn't ask for better. I believe 100% that I'm in good hands!

Submitted Jan. 17, 2024

Dr Duke is the best I had back surgery and what a great job he did I have no more pain Thank You Dr Duke I would recommend Dr Duke to anyone I can't say it enough Dr Duke is the best

Submitted Dec. 12, 2023

Best Dt I have ever had would recommend him to everyone

Submitted Sept. 28, 2023

I went to Dr. Thomas for back pain that was traveling down to my leg. I went for an MRI and returned a week later to review the results. No images were ever shown to me nor was the report. He said I would need surgery. He wanted to perform a surgery on me without even examining me. No physical exam was EVER performed. I got a second opinion and the doctor who saw me was appalled that Dr. Thomas was going to perform a surgery on me. I do not recommend. The second opinion doctor did a thorough exam on me.

Submitted June 26, 2023

Two years ago had a spinal fusion with screws and rods. Three weeks after surgery I still had pain and no relief . I was told it would take time and to try pain management.
Two weeks ago, I had a CT and MRI, which showed the surgery was a failure and I had some loose screws. Dr. Thomas did not seem concerned. I would not recommend him. Terrible patient bedside manner.

Submitted April 24, 2021

He skillfully fixed my broken neck. He is extremely knowledgeable and kind.

Submitted March 11, 2021

Dr Thomas performed my first back surgery at Sewickley Hospital. Most of that experience was a nightmare...beginning entering the hospital that morning and no elevator to get up to the second floor. I was directed to walk up the stairs. I was carrying my stay over bag and could hardly walk anyway let alone a huge flight of stairs. The anesthesia made me extraordinarily sick, which prompted staying an extra day instead of just overnight. Since when is major back surgery ambulatory surgery? Dr. Thomas put in screws, rods, and a spacer. Immediately after surgery I felt some relief but by the time of my two week check up I was starting to have severe pain in my back and down my right leg. One of the screws moved and the spacer let loose. At the two week appointment I saw the PA and not Dr. Thomas, who was there at the time. I believe the x-rays from that day showed that the surgery didn’t work and I was led to believe that the surgery did work and that it would just take more time. Meanwhile I was in Increasing excruciating pain. I returned a week or so later and Dr. Thomas told me I would need a much more complicated surgery that he could not perform. I saw another doctor who did the surgery… Taking out everything Dr. Thomas did and started over. The disk was difficult to find and my nerves were frayed and in terrible condition...causing all of my pain.
I would not recommend surgery by Dr. Thomas.

Submitted Aug. 17, 2020

Dr. Thomas performed disc repair surgery thru my abdomen. Immediately the years of sciatic pain was gone. Couldn't be more excited about the results. He explained in detail and with drawings how he was going to do the surgery. Very caring, obviously knows his stuff, can't say enough good things about this awesome surgeon.

Submitted Oct. 30, 2019

Excellent and caring dr. He is an excellent surgron

Submitted May 16, 2019

I went to him for severe back pain and he coerced me into a Microdisectomy. I later found out that this type of surgery is to alleviate pain felt from the waiste down. My back pain is more severe, wish I never went to him.

Submitted Feb. 5, 2019