Dr. Randall Thomas is a partner surgeon at the Orthopedic Foot & Ankle Center in Columbus Ohio, an Ortho Alliance practice. He has extensive experience and knowledge in all aspects of foot and ankle care.

   “I welcome the opportunity to work for a practice which has been built on integrity, patient centered care, and surgical excellence. I offer complete care of any and all foot and ankle ailments from conservative care to the latest advancements in foot and ankle surgery. I feel it’s my responsibility to create a custom treatment plan tailored to each patient based on my comprehensive training and only perform surgery on patients when it’s necessary. I look forward to helping the community and guiding patients through the healing process.”

A native of Wilmington, North Carolina, Dr. Thomas received his undergraduate degree from the University of New England. During college Dr. Thomas competed in Men's Varsity Basketball. He then received his medical degree from the Barry University School of Podiatric Medicine and Health Sciences in Miami, Florida, where he was a member of the Dean’s List.

Dr. Thomas completed his Residency training at Grant Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio in which he trained with over thirty-five Attending Podiatric and Orthopedic Surgeons. During his three year residency Dr. Thomas performed more than 2,000 foot and ankle surgical procedures. In addition Dr. Thomas has completed rotations in Internal and Family Medicine, Emergency Medicine, Rheumatology, Infectious Disease, Vascular Medicine, General Surgery, Vascular Surgery, Orthopedic Trauma and Reconstructive Surgery, Anesthesiology, Radiology, Pathology, Dermatology, Behavioral Health and Palliative Care, Pain Management, Wound Care and Hyperbarics. Dr. Thomas has accepted a Faculty appointment at Grant Medical Center in which he will be involved in the education of Residents. 


Dr. Thomas resides in Central Ohio with his wife, who is an Internal Medicine Physician, and children. He enjoys spending time with family and friends, sports, and outdoor activities. 


Clinical Areas of Interest/Specialty
Minimal Invasive Surgery Techniques and Bunion Surgery
Foot and Rearfoot/Ankle Reconstructive Surgery, Trauma, Charcot Foot Treatment, Limb Salvage, Joint Replacement, External Fixation, and Arthroscopy.
Hospital Patient Management, Conservative Care, Research/Publication, and Teaching

Residency:

Grant Medical Center Podiatric Medicine and Surgical Residency                         Graduated 2014             Reconstruction Rearfoot and Ankle Surgery Certification 

 Medical School:

Barry University School of Podiatric Medicine and Health Sciences                      Graduated 2011
             Dean’s List (2007 – 2011)

Undergraduate:

 University of New England                                                                                      Graduated 2005
             Men’s Varsity Basketball (Senior Captain and MVP Award 2004 – 2005) 
             Maine Camus Compact Unsung Hero Student Award (2005)
             Psychology Department Most Outstanding Student Award (2005)

Appointments (Current & Past)
Assistant Director Grant Medical Center Podiatric Surgery Residency 
Section Chair Podiatry Riverside Methodist Hospital
Director, OhioHealth Podiatry Clinic
Doctors Hospital Vice Chief Podiatry Section
Former Vice President Ohio Foot & Ankle Medical Association Central Academy
                                   

 Certifications

AO (Podiatry Institute) Basic Course                                                               
AO (Podiatry Institute) Advanced Course                                                        
Intensive Foot and Ankle Trauma Course for Podiatrist                                   
NBPME Part I Basic Science Examination                                                  
NBPME Part II Clinical Science Examination
NBPME Part III Examination
Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) Course
American Heart Association ·         Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
                                                ·         Basic Life Support (BLS)
American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery (ABFAS)

 Licensure

 Podiatric Medicine and Surgery, State of Ohio
Presentations
Grant Medical Center Foot & Ankle Surgery Weekend Course                                               2019
  • Lectured and Cadaver Lab Lead Foot & Ankle Arthroscopy
Ohio Foot and Ankle Medical Association Surgical Symposium                                             2019
  • Lectured on Bone Healing Work Up
Ohio Foot and Ankle Medical Association Surgical Symposium                                             2018
  • Lectured and Panel Moderator. Subtle Lis Franc Injuries and Charcot Reconstructive Surgery
American Podiatric Medical Association The National Conference                                         2017
  • Lectured on Current Concepts in Trauma Track for Ankle & Pilon Fractures
Ohio Foot and Ankle Medical Association Surgical Symposium                                             2017
  • Lectured and Panel Moderator. Deltoid Trauma Repair and Surgical Osteomyelitis Treatments.
Ohio Foot and Ankle Medical Association Annual Conference                                               2016
  • Lectured on Updates in Digital Correction and Gastrocnemius Recessions
Ohio Health Current Concepts in Foot and Ankle Medicine and Surgery Conference             2013
  • Planner and Moderator. Responsible for coordinating with Ohio Health and venue, schedule and lecture topics, inviting speakers and guests, budget and honorariums, CME approval, commercial vendors support, follow-up survey, and conference introductions
Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Ohio Health Grand Rounds                                                           2014
  • Interesting and Challenging Cases Lecturer
Grant Medical Center Podiatric Medicine and Surgical Residency Faculty Lecture                2013
  • Current Concepts in Trauma Ankle and Pilon Fractures Lecturer
Grant Medical Center Podiatric Medicine and Surgical Residency Faculty Lecture                2015
  • AO Technique and Surgical Fixation
Grant Medical Center Podiatric Medicine and Surgical Residency Faculty Lecture                2016
  • Calcaneal Fractures
Grant Medical Center Podiatric Medicine and Surgical Residency Annual Course     2015 – 2017
  • Ankle Arthroscopy
Grant Medical Center Podiatric Medicine and Surgical Residency Weekend Seminar            2015
  • Charcot Reconstruction and External Fixation Updates
Grant Medical Center Podiatric Medicine and Surgical Residency Weekend Seminar            2016
  • Tibiotalocalcaneal Arthrodesis
American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons Annual Scientific Conference                        2014
  • Research Presentation
American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons Annual Scientific Conference                        2012
  • Case Series Presentation
Annual Ohio Podiatric Medical Association State Seminar                                                       2012
  • Columbus, OH
Annual Ohio Foot and Ankle Medical Association State Seminar                                            2014
  • Gerard Yu Research Competition Lecturer, Honorable Mention Award
American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons Annual Scientific Conference                        2016
  • Research and Case Series Presentation

Research and Publications

Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association                                                             2022
  • The Resident Run Clinic in Podiatric Medical Foot and Ankle Surgery Residency Training: A Study of Resident Perceived Benefit. Alex Bischoff DPM, Ryan Stone DPM, Tung Dao DPM, Randall Thomas DPM, Amanda Quisno DPM, Mallory Faherty PhD
Journal of Foot & Ankle Surgery                                                                                                    2021
  • July Effect in Podiatric Medicine and Surgery Residency. Dominick Casciato DPM, John Thompson DPM, Rona Law DPM, Mallory Faherty PhD, Ian Barron DPM, Randall Thomas DPM
Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association                                                            2020
  • Reconstruction of a Traumatic Partial First-Ray Amputation with the Use of an Induced Pseudosynovial Membrane and Corticocancellous Autograft: A Case Report. Nathaniel Preston DPM, Trevor Black DPM, Randall Thomas DPM
Proceedings of Singapore Healthcare Journal                                                                            2018
  • Epidermal Inclusion Cyst with Foreign-Body Reaction Treated with Surgical Excision and Rotational Skin Flap Closure: A Case Report. Nathaniel Prestion DPM, Michael Johnson DPM, Randall Thomas DPM
Journal of the American Academy of Physician Assistants                                                      2018
  • Plantar Fasciitis: A Review of Treatments. Linsey Luffy PA-C, John Grosel MD, Randall Thomas DPM, Eric So DPM. CME Article
Journal of Foot & Ankle Surgery                                                                                                    2017
  • What is the Current Role and Factors for Success of the Journal Club in Podiatric Foot and Ankle Surgery Residency Training Programs? Eric So DPM, Christopher Hyer DPM, Marcus Richardson DPM, Randall Thomas DPM
American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons Scientific Literature Review                          2014
  • Spinal Cord Stimulation is Effective in Management of Complex Regional Pain Syndrome I: Fact or Fiction?
American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons Scientific Literature Review                          2013
  • Early Prospective Clinical Results of a Modern Fixed- Bearing Total Ankle Arthroplasty.
 
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Grant Medical Center
  • Resident Run Clinic in Podiatric Foot and Ankle Surgery Residency Training: A Preliminary Study of Resident Perceived Benefit. Alex Bischoff DPM PGY-2, Tung Dao DPM PGY-2, Ryan Stone DPM PGY-2, Randall Thomas DPM, Amanda Quisno DPM.
    • Submitted and presented at 2022 OHFAMA Annual Scientific Conference. Accepted and pending publication in the JAPMA.
  • First Ray Reconstruction using the Masquelet Technique: A Case Series. Randall Thomas DPM, Nathaniel Preston DPM, Rona Law DPM PGY-3, John Thompson DPM PGY-2.
    • Accepted for presentation 2020 ACFAS Annual Scientific Conference
  • Open Reduction and Internal Fixation of a Neglected Posterior Pilon Variant Fracture in an Uncontrolled Diabetic with Peripheral Neuropathy: A Case Report and Literature Review. Randall Thomas DPM, Nathaniel Preston DPM PGY-3, Chandana Halaharvi DPM PGY-1.
    • Submitted and presented 2017 ACFAS Annual Scientific Conference
  • Epidermal Inclusion Cyst with Rupture & Foreign Body Giant Cell Reaction Treated with Surgical Excision and Rotational Flap Closure: A Case Report and Review of the Literature. Randall Thomas DPM, Nathaniel Preston DPM PGY-3, Michael Johnson DPM PGY-2.
    • Submitted and presented 2017 ACFAS Annual Scientific Conference
  • Reconstruction of a Traumatic 1st Ray with an Induced Pseudosynovial Membrane & Autologous Cortico-Cancellous Bone Graft: A Case Report. Randall Thomas DPM, Nathaniel Preston DPM PGY-2, Trevor Black DPM PGY-3.
    • Submitted and Presented at 2017 ACFAS Annual Scientific Conference
  • Synovial Cell Sarcoma of the Ankle: A Case Report and Review of the Literature. Randall Thomas DPM, Marcus Richardson DPM PGY-1
    • Submitted and Presented Ohio Health Research Sharing Day 2016
  • Advancement Flap for Recalcitrant Posterior Leg Ulceration. Randall Thomas DPM, Nisha Shah DPM, PGY-1, and Jessica Olson PGY-2
    • ACFAS 2016 Annual Scientific Conference Case Poster
  • Percutaneous Tendon Achilles Lengthening: A Prospective Surgical and Radiographic Analysis. Randall Thomas DPM, Lee Hlad DPM, Timothy Holmes DPM, and Jamie Jenkins II PhD
    • Accepted for Presentation 2014 ACFAS Annual Scientific Conference and 2014 OHFAMA Gerard Yu Scientific Paper Competition Honorable Mention Award. Pending submission for publication.
  • Treatment of Navicular Osteomyelitis Following Young’s Tenosuspension Flatfoot Reconstruction: Case Report and Literature Review. Randall Thomas DPM, Rebecca Sundling DPM, and Steven Szames DPM
    • Accepted for Presentation 2014 ACFAS Annual Scientific Conference. Pending submission for publication.
  • Achilles Tendon Rupture Following Posterior Heel Spur Resection with Reattachment of Achilles Tendon: Case Report and Literature Review. Randall Thomas DPM, Kelsey Barrick DPM, and Steven Szames DPM
    • Accepted for Presentation 2014 ACFAS Annual Scientific Conference. Presented 2013 Grant Medical Center Research Sharing Day.
  • State of Care for Charcot Neuroarthropathy of the Foot and Ankle. Randall Thomas DPM and Christopher Hyer DPM.
  • Surgical Management of Midfoot Charcot Neuroarthropathy: Case Report. Randall Thomas DPM, Danielle McKenna DPM, and Richard Weiner DPM
    • Presented 2013 ACFAS Annual Scientific Conference and 2012 Grant Medical Center Research Sharing Day. Submitted to 2013 OHFAMA Gerard Yu Scientific Paper Competition
  • Plantar Approach for Excision of Morton’s Neuroma: Technique Guide and Literature Review. Jacqueline Donovan DPM, Randall Thomas DPM, and Carl Sharp DPM
    • Presented 2013 Grant Medical Center Research Sharing Day.
  • Treatment of Talar Head Osteomyelitis: Case Report. Lee Hlad DPM, Randall Thomas DPM, and Daniel Logan DPM
    • Presented 2012 ACFAS Annual Scientific Conference and 2012 Grant Medical Center Research Sharing Day.
  • Unilateral Lower Extremity Lymphedema Case Report and Literature Review. Randall Thomas DPM
    • Submitted to 2012 OHFAMA Gerard Yu Scientific Paper Competition.


 Barry University School of Podiatric Medicine

·         Comparison of First to Second Metatarsal Length in Relationship to Hallux Abducto Valgus Formation in Thirty-Five Feet.  Randall Thomas DPM and Jacqueline Buchman DPM
o   Presented 2010 Barry University 20th Annual AGNES Seminar.