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  • Emergency Medicine, Orthopedic Surgery
  • Accepting new patients
  • 45 years of experience
  • The Shoulder Clinic Of Idaho Pllc 8854 W Emerald St Ste 102, Boise, ID 83704
  • (208) 323-4747

Brief Intro

Thomas was raised in Grand Rapids, Minnesota and graduated from the University of Minnesota Medical School in 1984. He completed orthopaedic surgery residency at Wilford Hall USAF Medical Center in 1995 and went on to provide orthopaedic surgical care for the Air Force for four additional years. He completed specialized fellowship training at the Hughston Sports Medicine Foundation in Columbus, Georgia in 2000 with selected emphasis on shoulder surgery and received the Hughston Shoulder certificate. Dr. Chopp is board certified in orthopaedic surgery and a fellow of the American Academy of orthopaedic surgery. He has practiced orthopaedic surgery for the past fourteen years and is now in partnership with Dr. Thomas Goodwin. Experience: Dr. Chopp has extensive training and experience in treatment of the athlete’s shoulder from youth to the active adult. Over the past fourteen years Dr. Chopp has provided care of shoulder fractures, traumatic soft tissue injuries, and sports related injuries of the entire shoulder complex; to include all-arthroscopic rotator cuff repair and instability procedures- most of which are completed on an outpatient basis. For the arthritic and rotator cuff deficient shoulder, Dr. Chopp provides non-operative and surgical treatment to include partial, total, and “reverse” total shoulder replacement surgery. Dr. Chopp provides operative and non-operative treatment of a wide range of shoulder diagnoses to include: sports, trauma, rotator cuff injuries and arthritis in patients of all ages.

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Education Background

RESIDENCY

University Of Minnesota Health Care System

MEDICAL SCHOOL

University Of Minnesota Medical School - 1984

University Of Minnesota Medical School - 1980

Languages Spoken

  • English

Location & Hours

  • The Shoulder Clinic Of Idaho Pllc
  • 8854 W Emerald St Ste 102, Boise, ID 83704
  • Mon:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Tue:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Wed:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Thu:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Fri:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Sat:Closed
    Sun:Closed

Specialties Treated

  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Emergency Medicine

Conditions Addressed

  • Rotator cuff syndrome
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Fractures, Dislocations, Derangement, and Sprains

Procedures Performed

  • Occupational Therapy Evaluation
  • Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgery
  • Shoulder Surgery
  • Physical Therapy
  • Hip Replacement
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Insurance Accepted

* Insurance information may change frequently. Please verify directly with the provider (doctor/clinic).

  • Humana
  • Moda Health
  • Medicare
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Blue Cross of Idaho
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • Medicaid
  • Providence Health Plans
  • CHAMPVA
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • SelectHealth
  • UnitedHealthcare Oxford
  • Medica
  • Cigna
  • Tricare
  • Optum Health
  • PacificSource Health Plans
  • Meritain Health
  • Regence BlueShield of Idaho
  • Aetna
  • AARP
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