Overview
Thomas Best is a Sports Medicine provider in Coral Gables, Florida. Dr. Best has been practicing medicine for over 35 years is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Arthritis, and Bursitis.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 189 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
5555 Ponce De Leon Blvd, Coral Gables, FL 33146
1400 NW 12th Ave, Miami, FL 33136
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Thomas Best
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Thomas Best?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Thomas Best by calling their office at 305-243-3000. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Thomas Best a top-rated expert for Osteoarthritis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Thomas Best is classified as an Elite expert for Osteoarthritis, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Thomas Best specialize in?
While Dr. Thomas Best is a Sports Medicine, they have specific expertise in Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, and Arthritis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Sports Medicine.
Does Dr. Thomas Best participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Thomas Best has published 189 articles and abstracts on conditions like Osteoarthritis. You can view a list of Dr. Thomas Best's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Thomas Best accept my insurance?
Dr. Thomas Best accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 305-243-3000 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Elite
- OsteoarthritisDr. Best isElite. Learn about Osteoarthritis.
- Advanced
- ArthritisDr. Best isAdvanced. Learn about Arthritis.
- BursitisDr. Best isAdvanced. Learn about Bursitis.
- Frozen ShoulderDr. Best isAdvanced. Learn about Frozen Shoulder.
- SynovitisDr. Best isAdvanced. Learn about Synovitis.
- TendinitisDr. Best isAdvanced. Learn about Tendinitis.
- Experienced
- Acute PainDr. Best isExperienced. Learn about Acute Pain.
- Baker CystDr. Best isExperienced. Learn about Baker Cyst.
- CoccydyniaDr. Best isExperienced. Learn about Coccydynia.
- ConcussionDr. Best isExperienced. Learn about Concussion.
- Congenital Mirror Movement DisorderDr. Best isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Mirror Movement Disorder.
- Ear BarotraumaDr. Best isExperienced. Learn about Ear Barotrauma.