The Orthopedic Surgeons Clinic

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Adam Rives, M.D.     Leslie Thomas, M.D.

Adam Rives, M.D., is Board Certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, earned a Subspecialty Certification in Surgery of the Hand from the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and is fellowship trained in hand, upper extremity and microvascular surgery. He received a Gold Award for Best Orthopedic Physician in the 2017 Best of the Northland contest.

Dr. Rives’ specialties include:

• Comprehensive Treatment of Hand and Upper Extremity Disorders
• Endoscopic Carpal Tunnel Releases
• Basal Joint Arthroplasty for Treatment of Thumb Arthritis
• Elbow Arthroscopy and Replacements
• Elbow Ligament Repairs and Reconstructions (Tommy John Surgery)
• Small Joint Replacements of the Hand and Fingers
• Treatment of Carpal Fractures and Dislocations
• Wrist Arthroscopy
• Microvascular repair of nerves and vessels

In his free time, Dr. Rives enjoys cycling, running, and car restoration. 

Leslie Thomas, M.D., is Board Certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. Dr. Thomas completed his medical degree at St. Louis University. His internship in general surgery and his residency in orthopedic surgery were completed at the University of Illinois and Cook County Hospital in Chicago. After residency, he served as a staff orthopedic surgeon at Offutt Air Force Base. An orthopedic surgeon for more than 25 years, Dr. Thomas founded Northland Bone and Joint in 1988 in Liberty. It closed in 2016.

Lisa Hauerland, MPAS, PA-C