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Dr. Thomas E. Alost, MD

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(16 Ratings)

Specializes in: Sports Medicine and Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery

Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans (1984)

Professional interests include: musculoskeletal problems, dislocation, fractures (broken bones), and more.

4646 N Mesa Street
El Paso, TX 79912

(915) 313-6300

Dr. Thomas E. Alost, MD is a sports medicine doctor in El Paso, TX specializing in sports medicine and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He graduated from Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans in 1984 and has 42 years of experience. Dr. Thomas E. Alost, MD is affiliated with Las Palmas del Sol Healthcare, EL PASO PHYSICAL THERAPY SPECIALISTS LLC, Las Palmas Medical Center Del Sol Medical Center, LOUIS E. ZUNIGA PTPC, Orthopaedic Surgeons Associates and BHS PHYSICIANS NETWORK INC.

Office Locations

4646 N Mesa Street
El Paso, TX 79912

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1732 Weston Brent Lane Suite F
El Paso, TX 79935

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Musculoskeletal Problems

The musculoskeletal system refers collectively to the bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, and nerves. It is what gives the body structure and movement. Because this system encompasses so much of the body, musculoskeletal problems are extremely varied and can happen almost anywhere. There are musculoskeletal problems that affect only the joints, those that affect the bones, those that affect tendons and ligaments, and those that can happen in any area of the body but cause pain and numbness.

Joint problems include bursitis and arthritis. Bursitis is the inflammation of a fluid-filled sac cushion on the outside of a joint, causing symptoms including pain and swelling. Arthritis is the inflammation and damage of a joint due to wear and tear or disease. There are several treatments for arthritis, but if the damage progresses far enough, joint replacement may be necessary. In joint replacement, a metal or plastic implant is surgically placed within the joint to make movement easier.

Bone problems include scoliosis, fractures, and osteoporosis. Scoliosis is a curvature of the spine, making the normally straight spine look like a 'C' or 'S.' It is treated with braces or surgery. Osteoporosis is a disease that causes bones to weaken and break easily. It's most common in women, especially older women. Fully half of all women over 65 have osteoporosis. Fractures are any break in the bone. They can be a simple crack or a severe and complicated shatter. Osteoporosis causes fractures in people who have it, but other causes are trauma (such as a fall) or overuse.

Tendon and ligament problems most often result from injury or overuse. Two good examples are ligament tears and tendonitis. The most common ligament tear is the ACL tear in the knee. This ligament supports and stabilizes the knee and is most often torn during sports activities. Tendonitis happens when a tendon, which connects muscles and bones together, becomes irritated and inflamed. This happens most often in older patients who push their bodies too far, leading to pain and swelling. Treatment for both tendon and ligament problems usually includes rest, ice, and supporting the area to let it heal.

Pain and numbness problems can be caused by overuse, disease, an injury, or a compressed nerve. Lower back pain and carpal tunnel syndrome are two of the most common conditions patients encounter. Lower back pain may be caused by sore muscles that have been overworked, or an injury to the disks separating the vertebrae in the spine. Lower back pain usually goes away on its own within a few days, but it may require medical treatment depending on the cause. Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when the nerve at the base of the palm becomes trapped or pinched. Symptoms include tingling, pain, numbness, or weakness in the hand. Treatment involves rest and sometimes steroid injections.

Because the musculoskeletal system involves so much of the body, problems here can be incredibly varied in their type and severity. Some musculoskeletal problems will go away on their own or only require rest, while others may require medication, physical therapy, or even surgery.

Replacement Arthroplasty (Joint Replacement)

Joint replacement, sometimes also called arthroplasty, is an option when a joint becomes severely damaged by disease or injury. The damaged cartilage of the joint is surgically removed, the ends of the bones in the joint are resurfaced, and a prosthetic is installed. Most prosthetic joints are made of a metal piece that fits into a plastic sleeve so that they glide smoothly. A joint replacement increases stability in the damaged area and decreases pain. The hip and knee are the two joints most commonly replaced, but joint replacement can also be performed on the ankle, shoulder, elbow and even fingers.

Although joint replacement is one of the safest and most reliable medical procedures available, it is still a major surgical procedure. All surgical procedures carry risks, such as infection or blood clots. For this reason, doctors try to help their patients avoid surgery for as long as they can. Taking arthritis medications, losing weight, avoiding high impact sports such as running, taking supplements such as glucosamine or chondroitin, or having joint injections may allow a patient to enjoy life without the need for surgery.

After having joint replacement surgery, patients can expect some pain the first few days as they recover. Physical therapy is an important part of recovery, and it can decrease complications and increase future mobility. As soon as possible, returning to low impact sports such as swimming, walking or biking can stretch and heal the new joint. A prosthetic joint can last 15 - 20 years and cannot be further damaged by degenerative diseases such as arthritis, so once it is done patients should be pain-free for many years.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Thomas E. Alost, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Volume:

injections

major joint aspiration

major joint injection

By Affordability:

decompression surgery

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within Texas, Dr. Thomas E. Alost, MD performed more injections, major joint aspiration, and major joint injection procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and he also had a list price for decompression surgery that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 25%

By Volume:

inpatient hospital care

trigger point injection

By Affordability:

acromial resection

acromioplasty

arthroscopic acromioplasty

arthroscopic subacromial decompression

subacromial decompression

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Texas, Dr. Thomas E. Alost, MD performed more inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital), and trigger point injection procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for acromial resection, acromioplasty, arthroscopic acromioplasty, arthroscopic subacromial decompression, joint X-ray, knee X-ray, shoulder arthroscopy, shoulder surgery, and subacromial decompression that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Thomas E. Alost, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in El Paso, TX during 2012 were rehabilitation, injections, aspiration and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas E. Alost, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	386
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	16
diagnostic evaluation	42
doctor visit	701
fracture surgery	45
hip imaging	93
hospital care	96
injections	402
inpatient care	96
joint surgery	70
lower extremity surgery	79
minimally invasive procedures	16
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	69
musculoskeletal imaging	338
open surgery	34
pain management	16
reconstructive surgery	54
rehabilitation	1242
spinal procedures	13
upper extremity surgery	30
X-rays	282

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Thomas E. Alost, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in El Paso, TX during 2013 were rehabilitation, injections, aspiration and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas E. Alost, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	403
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	16
diagnostic evaluation	21
doctor visit	789
fracture surgery	54
hip imaging	95
hospital care	107
injections	421
inpatient care	107
joint surgery	66
lower extremity surgery	80
minimally invasive procedures	16
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	28
musculoskeletal imaging	329
open surgery	36
pain management	18
reconstructive surgery	50
rehabilitation	681
upper extremity surgery	28
X-rays	301

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas E. Alost, MD.

**Gender**
Male	187
Female	454

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	228
Black	14
Hispanic	384
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	222
From 75 to 84	212
85 and over	123
Less than 65	84

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas E. Alost, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	20
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	46
Dementia	18
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Thomas E. Alost, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in El Paso, TX during 2014 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas E. Alost, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	436
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	22
doctor visit	838
fracture surgery	43
hip imaging	62
hospital care	146
injections	436
inpatient care	146
joint surgery	69
lower extremity surgery	74
minimally invasive procedures	22
musculoskeletal imaging	331
open surgery	33
pelvic imaging	14
reconstructive surgery	47
upper extremity surgery	39
X-rays	369

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas E. Alost, MD.

**Gender**
Male	205
Female	465

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	271
Black	0
Hispanic	378
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	223
From 75 to 84	239
85 and over	130
Less than 65	78

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas E. Alost, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	21
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	43
Dementia	25
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Thomas E. Alost, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in El Paso, TX during 2015 were injections, aspiration, musculoskeletal imaging and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas E. Alost, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	486
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	22
doctor visit	758
fracture surgery	59
hip imaging	108
hospital care	154
injections	499
inpatient care	154
joint surgery	63
lower extremity surgery	80
minimally invasive procedures	34
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	40
musculoskeletal imaging	318
open surgery	40
pain management	13
reconstructive surgery	41
upper extremity surgery	42
X-rays	303

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas E. Alost, MD.

**Gender**
Male	406
Female	896

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	508
Black	24
Hispanic	740
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	480
From 75 to 84	382
85 and over	262
Less than 65	178

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas E. Alost, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	22
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	44
Dementia	22
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Thomas E. Alost, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in El Paso, TX during 2016 were injections, aspiration, musculoskeletal imaging and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas E. Alost, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	620
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	18
decompression surgery	15
doctor visit	1128
fracture surgery	45
hip imaging	29
hospital care	147
injections	635
inpatient care	147
joint surgery	67
lower extremity surgery	65
minimally invasive procedures	33
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	55
musculoskeletal imaging	297
open surgery	14
pain management	15
pelvic imaging	13
reconstructive surgery	34
upper extremity surgery	33
X-rays	255

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas E. Alost, MD.

**Gender**
Male	223
Female	494

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	277
Black	0
Hispanic	407
Asian	15
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	287
From 75 to 84	214
85 and over	134
Less than 65	82

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas E. Alost, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	45
Dementia	21
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Thomas E. Alost, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in El Paso, TX during 2017 were injections, aspiration, musculoskeletal imaging and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas E. Alost, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	611
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	13
decompression surgery	13
doctor visit	1123
fracture surgery	36
hospital care	101
injections	627
inpatient care	101
joint surgery	85
lower extremity surgery	74
minimally invasive procedures	37
musculoskeletal imaging	175
open surgery	21
pain management	16
reconstructive surgery	48
upper extremity surgery	26
X-rays	175

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas E. Alost, MD.

**Gender**
Male	216
Female	436

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	285
Black	0
Hispanic	339
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	245
From 75 to 84	205
85 and over	125
Less than 65	77

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas E. Alost, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	46
Dementia	21
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Thomas E. Alost, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in El Paso, TX during 2018 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas E. Alost, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	663
doctor visit	1143
fracture surgery	17
hospital care	68
injections	663
inpatient care	68
joint surgery	20
lower extremity surgery	37
musculoskeletal imaging	191
reconstructive surgery	20
X-rays	191

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas E. Alost, MD.

**Gender**
Male	209
Female	397

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	262
Black	16
Hispanic	315
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	246
From 75 to 84	180
85 and over	117
Less than 65	63

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas E. Alost, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	42
Dementia	22
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Thomas E. Alost, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in El Paso, TX during 2019 were injections, aspiration, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas E. Alost, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	705
doctor visit	915
fracture surgery	14
hospital care	52
injections	749
inpatient care	52
joint surgery	17
lower extremity surgery	31
musculoskeletal imaging	164
pain management	19
reconstructive surgery	17
X-rays	164

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas E. Alost, MD.

**Gender**
Male	207
Female	396

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	248
Black	18
Hispanic	309
Asian	14
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	249
From 75 to 84	191
85 and over	101
Less than 65	62

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas E. Alost, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	45
Dementia	18
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Thomas E. Alost, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in El Paso, TX during 2020 were injections, aspiration, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas E. Alost, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	682
doctor visit	734
hospital care	26
injections	699
inpatient care	26
joint surgery	31
lower extremity surgery	31
minimally invasive procedures	13
musculoskeletal imaging	154
pain management	17
reconstructive surgery	18
X-rays	154

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas E. Alost, MD.

**Gender**
Male	156
Female	324

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	205
Black	16
Hispanic	242
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	200
From 75 to 84	153
85 and over	78
Less than 65	49

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas E. Alost, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	42
Dementia	16
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Thomas E. Alost, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in El Paso, TX during 2021 were injections, aspiration, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas E. Alost, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	674
doctor visit	757
hospital care	35
injections	723
inpatient care	35
joint surgery	29
lower extremity surgery	29
musculoskeletal imaging	194
pain management	21
reconstructive surgery	29
X-rays	194

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas E. Alost, MD.

**Gender**
Male	189
Female	340

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	248
Black	13
Hispanic	244
Asian	12
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	217
From 75 to 84	178
85 and over	86
Less than 65	48

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas E. Alost, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	37
Dementia	17
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Thomas E. Alost, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in El Paso, TX during 2022 were injections, aspiration, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas E. Alost, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	690
doctor visit	680
hospital care	37
injections	727
inpatient care	37
joint surgery	29
lower extremity surgery	29
musculoskeletal imaging	115
pain management	21
reconstructive surgery	29
X-rays	115

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas E. Alost, MD.

**Gender**
Male	185
Female	316

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	221
Black	0
Hispanic	252
Asian	13
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	202
From 75 to 84	176
85 and over	83
Less than 65	40

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas E. Alost, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	24
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	41
Dementia	10
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas E. Alost, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Thomas E. Alost, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in El Paso, TX were rehabilitation, injections, aspiration and musculoskeletal imaging.

aspiration	577
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	17
decompression surgery	14
diagnostic evaluation	31
doctor visit	869
fracture surgery	39
hip imaging	77
hospital care	88
injections	598
inpatient care	88
joint surgery	49
lower extremity surgery	55
minimally invasive procedures	24
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	48
musculoskeletal imaging	236
open surgery	29
pain management	17
pelvic imaging	13
reconstructive surgery	35
rehabilitation	961
spinal procedures	13
upper extremity surgery	33
X-rays	227

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas E. Alost, MD.

**Gender**
Male	198
Female	410

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	9
Asian / Pacific Islander	4
Non-Hispanic White	250
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	328
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	193
85 and over	112
Less than 65	69
65 to 74	233

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas E. Alost, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Thomas E. Alost, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	11
Osteoporosis	17
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	39
Atrial Fibrillation	7
Dementia	17
Cancer	8

Education & Training

Dr. Thomas E. Alost, MD graduated from Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans in 1984. He completed residency at Louisiana State University Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and has a state license in Texas.

Medical School: Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans (1984)

Residency: Louisiana State University Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

Licensed In: Texas

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Thomas E. Alost, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Las Palmas del Sol Healthcare

EL PASO PHYSICAL THERAPY SPECIALISTS LLC

Las Palmas Medical Center Del Sol Medical Center

LOUIS E. ZUNIGA PTPC

Orthopaedic Surgeons Associates

BHS PHYSICIANS NETWORK INC

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Thomas E. Alost, MD has a high overall rating with an average of 4.31 out of 5 stars based on 16 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Thomas E. Alost, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in El Paso, TX.

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Overall Rating: 1.0 2023-04-14

I have tried calling to speak to anyone and you are on hold forever.  I cannot believe such a big group doesn't have the staff to at least answer to ask a question or leave a message, and the MA in which will call you back in 24 hours does not.

Reviews From Around The Web

Overall Rating: 5.0 2026-03-24

Patient verified via Press Ganey

I have been going to OSA since 2022 and this is only the second time this has happened while I waited. Overall, I have always been treated very well when attending this clinic. My doctor and all those responsible for getting me from point A to B have always been very professional, helpful, and kind.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2026-02-09

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Dr Alost is why I return to OSA. The wait is always a problem. Wish that would be addressed and fixed.

Overall Rating: 2.0 2025-09-20

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He needs to have more time to listen to patients and to show concern about patients needs

Overall Rating: 5.0 2026-03-15

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Excellent doctor in the family for many years now as 40 thank goodness for dr Alost

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-06-22

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Dr. Alost is a great orthopedic doctor n I have alot of faith in him

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-11-21

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I liked the explanation and it was a good experience

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-07-05

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Dr. Alost was amazing. He was so efficient and fast.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-07-26

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Known Dr. Alost for years, total confidence.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-10-01

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Thomas E. Alost, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Smith & Nephew, Inc.	$666 Recon Hips $325	Trauma Limb Restoration $259	Recon Knees $31	$52
DJO, LLC	$582 CMF OL1000 $575	CMF SPINALOGIC $7
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.	$402 FMS $203	VAPR $96	TFN ADVANCED $38	MONOVISC $38	ATTUNE $13	Other $13
Horizon Pharma plc	$316 Duexis $168	PENNSAID $148
TERUMO MEDICAL CORPORATION	$220 TR Band $121	Navicross $98
Other	$723 Exparel $166	KNEES $125	GENERATOR $109	Pennsaid Topical Solution $81	HawkOne $77	Other $164

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$2,585
Travel and Lodging	$324

Biography

Dr. Thomas Alost is a specialist in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery and sports medicine. He works in El Paso, TX. In addition to English, he speaks Spanish. He has indicated that his clinical interests include replacement arthroplasty (joint replacement), dislocation, and fractures (broken bones). Dr. Alost is professionally affiliated with Las Palmas del Sol Healthcare. Dr. Alost graduated from Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans and then he performed his residency at a hospital affiliated with Louisiana State University. His average patient rating is 4.0 stars (out of 5). He has received professional recognition including the following: Texas Super Doctors. He welcomes new patients at his office inEl Paso, TX as reported by Doctor.com.