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Thomas Hunt, MD
Locations
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LPG Orthopedics - Coconut Point
Overview
Clinical Interests:
Hand, Wrist, and Forearm Injuries and Disorders
Arthritis
Ligament disruptions
Fractures, dislocations, mal-unions/non-unions
Dupuytren's disease and joint contractures
Tendon injuries
Avascular necrosis and Kienböck's disease
Nerve injury and compression
Tumors and ganglion cysts
Languages Spoken:
English
Patients Treated:
Young Adults
Adults
Biography
An academic and clinical leader, Dr. Thomas Hunt is the Vice President & Chief Physician Executive for Musculoskeletal Services at Lee Health. He is an internationally renowned sports hand, wrist, and forearm surgeon who has served as a team physician and consultant for numerous colleges and professional sports organizations nationwide. Dr. Hunt is a senior advisor to the NFL and its Musculoskeletal Committee, a designated second opinion physician for the NBA and NBA player's association, and a member of the Titleist Performance Institute's Medical Advisory Board.
Whether treating an elite athlete with a wrist dislocation, an avid golfer with thumb arthritis, or a violinist with Dupuytren's disease, Dr. Hunt and his team are passionate about keeping patients active in their lives. They focus on providing individualized and patient-centered orthopedic care, resulting in a rapid, predictable, and effective return to even the highest-level of activity.
In 2024, Palm Beach Media Group recognized Dr. Hunt as one of Southwest Florida’s top doctors from Lee Physician Group. His achievements reflect the high level of care LPG providers offer every day at Lee Health, your community-owned health system. It’s the excellence you expect from providers that live, work, and care for patients right here at home.
Meet the Doctor
Education & Training
Medical School:
Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, Nashville, TN
Internship(s):
Surgery, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN
Residenc(ies):
Orthopedic Surgery, University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, KS
Fellowship(s):
Hand & Upper Extremity Surgery, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
Board Certification(s):
Board Certified in Orthopedic Surgery with a Subspecialty Certificate in Surgery of the Hand from the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery.
Graduate School:
Doctor of Science in Healthcare Leadership, University of Alabama School of Health Professions, Birmingham, AL
Patient Reviews
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4.9out of 5 stars
Explained Things Clearly
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4.9out of 5 stars
Involved in Care Decisions
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4.9out of 5 stars
Spent Enough Time
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4.9out of 5 stars
Listened Carefully
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4.9out of 5 stars
Showed Courtesy & Respect
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4.9out of 5 stars
Likelihood to Recommend
4.9 out of 5 (54 ratings, 28 comments)
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Sep 25, 2024
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Sep 11, 2024
Dr. Was very thorough and polite
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Sep 4, 2024
After visit summary was outstanding!
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Aug 21, 2024
Dr Hunt is outstanding!
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Aug 10, 2024
OUTSTANDING VISIT
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Aug 10, 2024
Being able to get answers
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Aug 8, 2024
Hope you will model the way I have been treated by Dr. Hunt & his team. After multiple failures by the Lee Health System Dr. Hunt and his should recognized by their care and compassion for all their patients.
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Jul 31, 2024
William and Dr Hunt but everyone was very helpful and friendly, just a great atmosphere
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Jul 29, 2024
Really impressed by the Dr. willingness to use AI to record the interview and spend the entire time with me as his focus and not the computer.
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Jul 24, 2024
Dr, Hunt seemed very knowledgeable about my condition and explained very clearly how to treat it. He was very personable and friendly. I would recommend him to anyone wanting orthopedic advice or treatment.
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Jul 18, 2024
Dr. Hunt is attentive and compassionate. He listens to me and understands me. He is willing to work in my best interest. He wants what is right to do to make me feel better. Thank you Dr. Hunt
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Jul 17, 2024
Dr. Hunt himself and the well-oiled “machine” and protocols behind the scenes. And all the volunteer support was terrific!
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Jun 26, 2024
Everyone was very nice as always
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Jun 26, 2024
Dr. Hunt is thorough, puts the patient at ease and works to understand the patient's concerns and goals for the consult. He is very good.
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Jun 12, 2024
They were all excellent. 1st class!
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May 29, 2024
Honestly, everyone was amazing from The nurse let me into the room and asked me some questions, to the nurse practitioner and the physician himself! I have yet to have a negative experience within the Lee Health System!!!
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May 22, 2024
I have not been disappointed at all with any of my new Lee physicians! Dr Hunt was outstanding and explained everything so I could understand what my choices were for treatment. No waiting and everyone involved was great!
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May 1, 2024
Everyone I encountered was great!
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Apr 24, 2024
Dr Hunt’s personality and communication skills were outstanding
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Apr 17, 2024
Dr. Hunt is a superstar
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