Claudia L. Thomas
Claudia L. Thomas is an American orthopedic surgeon and the first African American woman to become a board-certified orthopedic surgeon in the United States.
Pronunciation
Claudia: /ˈklɔːdiə/ Thomas: /ˈtɒməs/
Etymology
The name Claudia is of Latin origin and means "lame" or "crippled". Thomas is of Aramaic origin and means "twin".
Biography
Claudia L. Thomas was born in the United States. She attended Johns Hopkins University for her undergraduate studies and later attended the Yale School of Medicine for her medical degree. She completed her residency in orthopedic surgery at the Yale-New Haven Hospital.
Career
Thomas has had a distinguished career in orthopedic surgery, specializing in trauma and joint replacement. She has been a trailblazer in her field, becoming the first African American woman to become a board-certified orthopedic surgeon in the United States. She has also served as a faculty member at several prestigious institutions, including the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine and the University of Virginia School of Medicine.
Related Terms
- Orthopedic Surgery: A branch of surgery concerned with conditions involving the musculoskeletal system.
- Trauma Surgery: A surgical specialty that utilizes both operative and non-operative management to treat traumatic injuries.
- Joint Replacement: A surgical procedure in which parts of an arthritic or damaged joint are removed and replaced with a metal, plastic or ceramic device called a prosthesis.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Claudia L. Thomas
- Wikipedia's article - Claudia L. Thomas
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