Thomas Cadier, MD, FAAOS
Orthopedic Surgery / Sports MedicineBiography
Office:
828-894-3718
Fax:
828-894-3806
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Facility/Office:
St. Luke's Orthopedic & Sports Medicine
89 West Mills Street, Suite A
Columbus, NC 28722
Education:
St. Vincent College;
Stritch School of Medicine at Loyola University Medical School
Residency:
Emory University (and affiliated hospitals)
Certification:
Board Certified
Biography:
Dr. Cadier, a former General Medical Officer of the U.S. Navy and graduate of the Stritch School of Medicine at Loyola University, Chicago, comes to St. Luke's Orthopedic & Sports Medicine from Gwinnett Medical Center in Lawrenceville, GA. He has practiced nearly 40 years in the metro Atlanta area and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons.
"My philosophy is to enhance the quality of life of my patients, working both for and with them," Dr. Cadier said. "I love the variety Orthopedics is more about the medical than the surgical in many cases, and very often about giving advice regarding physical activity, including diet and regular exercise," he continued.
His practice is comprised of general orthopedics including joint reconstruction with a special interest in sports medicine particularly with equestrian sport athletes.
"I have fox hunted for 35 years and competed in eventing for approximately 14 years," Dr. Cadier said. "We have six horses. I can relate particularly well with many of the patients we see here because I have had many of the same experiences, as well as injuries," he said. Dr. Cadier added that some injuries are the unavoidable cost of pursuing equestrian sport.
He also noted that he understands patients need to get back in the saddle and relates his treatment plans to facilitate this as rapidly as is practical.
Moving from Atlanta to Tryon, Dr. Cadier joined the staff of St. Luke's Orthopedic & Sports Medicine because of the quality of life the community offers. He has traveled the east coast extensively, fox hunting and competing at both horse shows and horse trials. He and his wife decided several years to move to the area permanently.
Dr. Cadier said, "I love this area, and having practiced in and around a number of large urban medical centers, I can tell you that St. Luke's is a wonderful hospital."
Dr. Cadier lives in the Tryon community with his wife, six horses, and four Irish Jack Russell terriers. In his spare time, they enjoy hiking, traveling, and managing their horse farm. Occasionally, Dr. Cadier still participates in jumper competitions. He and his wife, who competes in dressage and eventing, have a son in communications, a daughter in healthcare management, and a granddaughter about to enter college.
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Professional Memberships:
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Medical Association of Georgia
Georgia Orthopaedic Society
