Thomas Akre, DO

Orthopaedics

4.8
64 Ratings
Practices In: South Bend
Patients Seen: All Ages

Kind, skill­ful

Board Certifications
Orthopaedic Surgery
Languages
English
Clinical Interests

Total hip replace­ment, Ante­ri­or approach hip arthroscopy includ­ing labral repair, Total knee replace­ment, Kine­mat­ic align­ment, Knee arthroscopy includ­ing lig­a­ment recon­struc­tion, Menis­cus and car­ti­lage total shoul­der replace­ment, Shoul­der arthroscopy includ­ing rota­tor cuff repair, bicep, labrum

Personal Interests

Fam­i­ly, Faith, Music and Sports

Memberships
American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedics American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center
5215 Holy Cross Parkway Mishawaka, Indiana 46545 574-335-5000 Get Directions
South Bend Clinic SurgiCenter
211 N Eddy St. South Bend, IN 46617 574-237-9366 Get Directions
Unity Physicians Hospital
4455 Edison Lakes Parkway #100 Mishawaka, Indiana 46545 574-231-6800 Get Directions
School
Des Moines University Graduation Date: 1996 Degree: DO
Residency
Ingham Regional Medical Center Resident in Orthopaedic Surgery

Procedures

ACL Reconstructive Surgery, ACL Repairs, Anatomic and Reverse Shoulder Arthroplasty, Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction, Anterior Hip Replacement, Arthroscopic Knee Reconstruction, Arthroscopic Knee Surgery, Arthroscopic Labral Repair, Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair, Arthroscopic Shoulder Reconstruction, Arthroscopy, Bankart Repair, Carpal Tunnel Surgery, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Cartilage Restoration, Colles Fracture, Cortisone Injection, Cubital Tunnel Surgery, De Quervain Tenosynovitis, Distal Radius Fracture, Fracture Care, Fracture Care - Ankles, Fracture Care - Lower Extremity (hip joint & femur, tibia, fibula, patella), Fracture Care - Wrists, Hip Arthroscopy, Hip Arthroscopy with Labral Repair/Reconstruction, Hip Disease, Hip Replacement, Hyaluronic Acid (Viscosupplementation), Joint Injection, Joint Replacement, Knee Arthroplasty, Knee Arthroscopy, Knee Replacement Surgery, Labral Repair, Meniscus Repair, Meniscus and Cartilage Repair, Minimally Invasive Techniques for Chronic Tendonitis, Non-Surgical Care for Joint Arthritis, Non-Surgical Fracture Care, Non-Surgical Treatment of Fractures, Non-Surgical Treatment of Osteoarthritis of the Knee, Non-Surgical Treatment of Sports Related Injuries, Osteochondritis Dissecans, Pediatric Fracture Care, Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) Injections, Reverse Total Shoulder Replacement, Rotator Cuff Repair, Shoulder Arthroscopy, Shoulder Bursitis, Shoulder Fracture Care, Shoulder Instability Treatment, Shoulder Replacement Surgery, Shoulder Stabilization Surgery, Standard / Minimally Invasive Joint Replacement, Strains, Strains/Sprains, Subacromial Decompression, Tendon Repair & Reconstruction, Total Hip/Knee Arthroplasty, Total Knee Replacement, Total Shoulder Replacement, Ultrasound-Guided Treatment in Tendonitis, Wrist Fracture Care

Conditions

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Elbow Tunnel Syndrome, Flexor Tendon Injuries, Frozen Shoulder, Ganglion Cysts and Tumors, Overuse Injuries, Sprains, Tendonitis, Tennis Elbow, Trauma Related Injuries, Trigger Finger

Ratings


Ratings Category

The Patient Satisfaction Rating score is an average of all responses to care provider related questions on our independent rating system, the Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey. Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 being the best score. Learn more about our patient satisfaction survey.

Patient Satisfaction Rating

4.8
64 Ratings

Likelihood of recommending this provider

4.9
64 Ratings

Provider included you in decisions

4.8
58 Ratings

Provider showed concern

4.8
64 Ratings

Provider explained things clearly

4.9
63 Ratings

Provider discussed treatment options

4.8
64 Ratings

Comments


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"Dr. Akre was friendly, kind & very knowledgeable. He put me right at ease discussing surgery."
5
Oct. 31, 2024
"Dr. Akre is the best!"
5
Oct. 27, 2024
"Excellent Dr & nurse"
5
Oct. 23, 2024
"Had a very calming experience"
5
Oct. 22, 2024
"Everyone was very helpful"
5
Oct. 17, 2024
"Good"
5
Oct. 17, 2024
"I am so glad that I am a patient of SOUTH BAND CLINIC, they are all very nice people and helpful"
5
Oct. 15, 2024
"Excellent"
5
Oct. 10, 2024
"I have every confidence in Dr. Akre. He is kind and caring as well as being known as one of the best doctors in his field. I appreciate his spiritual awareness and his thoughtfulness in praying with me and my husband before surgery. I Have recommended him to several people and will continue to do so. Great doctor!"
5
Oct. 10, 2024
"I've seen Dr. Akre a few times over many years and he's always been good."
4
Oct. 9, 2024
"The staff was very good and answered questions very well and helpful"
5
Oct. 2, 2024
"I love ALL of my doctors and nurses. They always make me feel like they care every time I leave"
5
Oct. 2, 2024
"Medical care is more than just medical science - the entire staff is genuinely concerned about your health issues and conveys that wholistic practice during my appointments."
5
Oct. 1, 2024
"Very good Doc"
5
Sep. 25, 2024
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