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Dr. Thomas Donaldson, MD

Dr. Thomas Donaldson, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
40+ years of experience

Dr. Thomas Donaldson, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Colton, CA and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Loma Linda University School of Medicine in 1984. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Redlands Community Hospital and San Antonio Regional Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

3.6 Star Rating
Based on 51 reviews 3.6 Star Rating (51 reviews)

Practice

900 E Washington St Ste 200 Colton, CA 92324

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Dr. Donaldson's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Donaldson

3.6

51 ratings, 19 with a written review
5 Star
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4 Star
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3 Star
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2 Star
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1 Star
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
1 person found this helpful
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Jul 15, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
1 person found this helpful
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Moon – Dec 29, 2023
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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May 01, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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John Pace – Jun 17, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Patricia – Feb 10, 2022
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Long wait times
4 people found this helpful
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Dec 23, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Sara – Apr 30, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
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Mar 06, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
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Sherri Macarter – Oct 18, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
7 people found this helpful
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Sherie in Apple valley, CA – Mar 25, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
13 people found this helpful
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Mar 28, 2018
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
7 people found this helpful
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Feb 09, 2018
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
7 people found this helpful
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Upland, CA – Sep 30, 2017
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What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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karl knudson in San Bernardino, CA – Sep 01, 2017
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What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
19 people found this helpful
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San Bernardino, CA – Jun 24, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
9 people found this helpful
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Nancy Thorne in Hemet, CA – Oct 15, 2016
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
17 people found this helpful
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Dennis Maughan in Wondervalley Ca – Mar 31, 2016
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
6 people found this helpful
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Sharon in Redlands, CA – Mar 23, 2016
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
7 people found this helpful
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sable in Redlands, ca – Mar 22, 2016
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Empire Orthopedic Center physicians and staff are dedicated to improving our patients quality of life through compassionate care and orthopedic excellence. We strive to provide our patients with the commitment and dedication to enable them to lead active and healthy lifestyles.

biography

Dr. Donaldon is a Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon who has been in practice in the Inland Empire since 1991. He was born and raised in Mayaguez, Puerto Rico, where his parents were active missionaries. He stayed in Puerto Rico until he was 18...read more
  • Orthopedic Surgery

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  • Loma Linda University Medical Center

    Residency Hospital, 1990
  • Scripps Clin|university Of Pittsburgh / Main Campus

    Fellowship Hospital, 1986
  • Loma Linda University Medical Center

    Internship Hospital, 1985
  • Loma Linda University School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1984
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  • California Orthopaedic Association, Member

  • International Congress for Joint Reconstruction, Member

  • English

  • Spanish

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Locations

Practice

Loma Linda University Radiology Medical Group Inc900 E Washington St Ste 200 Colton, CA 92324
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  • Fax
  • Hours
    • Mon: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Tue: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Wed: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Thu: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Fri: 8:00am - 5:00pm
  • Directions

Practice

Loma Linda University25455 Barton Rd Ste 102B Loma Linda, CA 92354
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Practice

Loma Linda University East Campus Hospital25333 Barton Rd Loma Linda, CA 92350
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Practice

Loma Linda University Children's Hospital11234 Anderson St Loma Linda, CA 92350
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Redlands Community Hospital

    350 Terracina Blvd
    Redlands, CA 92373
    Recipient of 15
    hospital awards

    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Joint Replacement Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Superior clinical outcomes in back and neck surgery, spinal fusion, hip fracture treatment, hip replacement, and total knee replacement

    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Orthopedic Surgery Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Superior clinical outcomes in back and neck surgery, spinal fusion, hip fracture treatment, hip replacement, and total knee replacement

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    87%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% higher than the national average

    74%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    2% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • San Antonio Regional Hospital

    999 San Bernardino Rd
    Upland, CA 91786

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    85%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% higher than the national average

    75%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well
    View all patient feedback
  • Bear Valley Community Hospital

    41870 Garstin Dr
    Big Bear Lake, CA 92315
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