Clinical Interests
- Upper extremity surgery
- Hand, wrist, and elbow arthritis
Research Interests
- Distal radius fractures
- Carpal meta-carpal (CMC) arthroplasty
- Hand infections
Education
- MD, Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University, Philadelphia, PA
Training
- Fellowship, Hand and Microsurgery, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA
- Residency, Orthopaedic Surgery, Temple University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA
- Residency, General Surgery, Episcopal Hospital, Philadelphia, PA
Board Certifications
- American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
- American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery - Surgery of the Hand
Memberships
- Fellow, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
- Academic Orthopaedic Association
- American Medical Association
- Pennsylvania Orthopaedic Society
- Philadelphia Hand Society
- Medical Club of Philadelphia
- Philadelphia Orthopaedic Society
Awards and Honors
- Top Doctors, Hand Surgery, Philadelphia magazine, 2010-2025
Patient Comments
Dr Thoder is excellent.
Would definitely recommend this practice and physician.
Dr Thoder and his staff are always 100% involved, knowledgeable, professional and courteous.
Dr. Thoder prescribed a therapy for my neck just as I requested. He urged me to be diligent and complete the home exercises along with the prescribed therapy visits. Joseph Thoder, MD cautioned me not to be "lazy" and neglect my therapeutic exercises. I am grateful for his patience with me. I've been a patient of his for over 5 years and he's completely familiar with my overall conditions.
Dr. Thoder is the best.