H. Clayton Thomason, III, MD
SPECIALTY
Orthopedics
PRIMARY LOCATION
CaroMont Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Center
LANGUAGES
English
Accepting New Patients
CaroMont Health Provider
Board Certified
About Me
Dr. H. Clayton Thomason, III is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon with more than 25 years of experience treating conditions of the ankle, elbow, hip, knee and shoulder as well as joint replacement and sports medicine. He earned his bachelor's degree in chemistry from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill before completing his medical degree at the UNC School of Medicine. He then completed his residency in orthopedic surgery at UNC Health Care in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Thomason has served in numerous leadership roles throughout his career including President of the North Carolina Orthopaedic Association, Chief of Staff at CaroMont Regional Medical Center and President of the Southern Orthopaedic Association.
EDUCATION
- Undergraduate: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
- Medical: University of North Carolina School of Medicine
- Residency: UNC Health Care
Certifications
- American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Honors & Awards
- Best Surgeon, Gaston Gazette Best of Gaston, 2019-present
- Top Orthopaedic Surgeon, Charlotte Magazine, 2023
- Phi Beta Kappa Undergraduate Honor Society
My Specialties
- Ankle
- Elbow
- Fracture Care
- Hip
- Joint Replacement
- Knee
- Shoulder
- Sports Medicine
Locations
CaroMont Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Center
2345 Court Drive
Gastonia, NC 28054
Phone: 704.865.0077
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Patient Ratings & Reviews
Highly recommend
October 2026 | Verified CaroMont Patient
Excellent provider
October 2026 | Verified CaroMont Patient
Good
October 2026 | Verified CaroMont Patient
Dr Thomason is a great doctor!
October 2026 | Verified CaroMont Patient
Dr Thomason and his staff were very patient with me and explained all about my concerns. I give a A+ and them some for their understanding.
September 2026 | Verified CaroMont Patient
My care provider Dr Thomason is down to earth, caring, and very knowledgeable. Ask me questions and goes over everything very clear with me. He also has very good bedside manners. Couldn't ask for a better Dr. He is the best I've seen in this field; I highly recommend him.
September 2026 | Verified CaroMont Patient
Great, professional care!!!!
September 2026 | Verified CaroMont Patient
Hes the best
September 2026 | Verified CaroMont Patient
I enjoyed out time together. He was very thorough making me feel comfortable. I was instructed on what I should and shouldn't do.
September 2026 | Verified CaroMont Patient
Excellent communication , explains everything.
August 2026 | Verified CaroMont Patient
Excellent experience.
August 2026 | Verified CaroMont Patient
The doctor I saw is the best.
August 2026 | Verified CaroMont Patient
Highly recommend Doctor Thomason
August 2026 | Verified CaroMont Patient
Dr. Thomason was one of the first orthopedic surgeons that didn't make excuses and actually gave me hope. He was thorough, kind, explained what would happen and what needed to in place after surgery.
August 2026 | Verified CaroMont Patient
We have used Dr Thomason for years! He is the best!
August 2026 | Verified CaroMont Patient
Dr. Thomason took the time to listen and to answer all my questions.
August 2026 | Verified CaroMont Patient
Very professional
August 2026 | Verified CaroMont Patient
My visit was an encouraging one. Dr Thomason was very attentive to my problems.
August 2026 | Verified CaroMont Patient
Dr. Thomason is very thorough when he talks about your options for your problems.
August 2026 | Verified CaroMont Patient
Very Good
July 2026 | Verified CaroMont Patient