John Thaller

John Thaller, MD

Patient Rating
4.4 out of 5 (275 Ratings, 66 Comments)

Profile

Gender:
Male

Specialties:

Hand Surgery, Orthopaedic Surgery, Orthopaedics, and Surgery

Areas of Interest

John Thaller, MD is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon who provides a range of orthopaedic surgical services and specializes in hand surgery. He also serves as director of Surgical Services at MaineGeneral and chair of MaineGeneral Medical Center's Department of Surgery. Dr. Thaller has practiced locally since 2006.

Languages Spoken

  • English

Education

Medical School

Jefferson Medical College, Philadelphia, PA, Medical School

Internships

University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA

Residency

University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA, Orthopaedic Surgery

Fellowship

Philadelphia Hand Center, Philadelphia, PA, Hand Surgery

Professional Memberships

  • Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
  • Fellow of the American Society for Surgery of the Hand

Board Certifications

  • American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, Orthopaedic Surgery & Hand Surgery

Office Information

Locations

Patient Reviews

November 06, 2024
Dr. Thaller is excellent. Caring and competent.
October 30, 2024
My first visit with this doctor and all went well. Thank you.
October 30, 2024
Nothing to say . All good.
October 23, 2024
Orthopedics is a very quality organization. All the physicians are absolutely top-notch, and the staff is great. And I have no complaints, and whenever I've gone, they've been extremely helpful. Thank you.
October 22, 2024
Dr. Thaller is very knowledgeable & efficient.
October 16, 2024
Great visit, very informative, answered all my questions (even the questions I hadn't thought of, but would have later on the drive home) and didn't waste my time. Extremely efficient.
October 16, 2024
The appointment felt rushed. I had concerns about my hand that were not addressed. I am seeking a seeking another opinion.
September 24, 2024
All of the staff were very kind and friendly. I definitely appreciated the doctors approach to my care.
September 17, 2024
The staff was very good about helping me get all of my records sent to sports medicine at my school. Very happy with how they all helped me!
September 17, 2024
As expected great care!
August 28, 2024
Everyone was very considerate when I was using my walker. Good crew!!!!
August 27, 2024
Did not recommend unnecessary procedures or treatment. Supported conservative interventions.
August 27, 2024
On the MRI, they never said nothing about my calvicle being ripped on both sides, my rotator cuff being damaged some, and this caused me much delay in my treatment. Thank you.
August 26, 2024
Timely, professional care. With Northern Lite it would have been a 3 to 4 months waite.
August 14, 2024
Not my first experience with this facility or Dr. very professional and all my questions were answered in a way that was helpful and informative
August 12, 2024
All of the care team from start to finish were great. No problems, no issues. Just the way I like it.
August 06, 2024
Very well informed
July 30, 2024
Everyone was great!
July 24, 2024
Excellent care. Timely appointment due to a cancellation. I look forward to surgery on my finger to correct the problem.
July 24, 2024
The experience went very good and nurses were very helpful.
July 24, 2024
Dr Thaller explains options and treatments in a manner that is easy to understand. He also is very respectful and treated me with lots of care.
July 17, 2024
All went well! Thanks,
July 17, 2024
I was referred by my pcp because I wanted to try to avoid surgery on my hand. The doctor asked me why I was Seeing a surgeon if I didn't want surgery. I thought that was rude and a very poor first impression. I was there because my PCP sent me. I didn't realize the dr was just a surgeon.I thought it was just an orthopedic office and I would get directions to care for my issues. He did give me good information, but seemed put out about me not jumping to surgery.
July 16, 2024
Great experience! Thanks so very much to the entire team.
July 10, 2024
Courteous, professional, knowledgeable staff
July 09, 2024
Dr Thaller was absolutely right about the diagnosis and treatment. My finger felt much better after the treatment, much less pain by that evening and the next morning. Thank him for me.
July 09, 2024
I was not informed that this was not a surgical facility and found out that in order to remove a part in my hand that I have to go to Augusta to have the surgery done. That is a double visit and double billing for my insurance. I really do think that people need to be specific when they make appointments and tell you what to expect because I was completely not anticipating that. Thank you.
July 02, 2024
All's well.
June 10, 2024
Dr Thaller and his team were rock stars! Super team!
June 05, 2024
Dr. Thaller is awesome and knows his stuff.
June 05, 2024
I was disappointed at first because it took 3 months to get an appointment and then 2 weeks before it the Orthopedic office called and canceled due to the doctor could not be in that day. But someone would call with a new appointment; so, I waited almost 2 weeks and no call to me so I called and left a message. I got a call back and an appointment the next day. Once I got to the office, every one was attentive and nice and helpful and Dr Thaller quickly made a good plan of treatment. Thanks
June 04, 2024
I had been to Dr. Thaller several years ago. He did some hand surgery for me and the whole staff and everyone was wonderful at that time. Dr. Thaller is a great guy and the staff and Dr. Thaller were all very, very good.. Thank you.
June 03, 2024
I was in and out in 25 minutes. The team was fabulous and professional. Couldn't have asked for a better experience!
May 13, 2024
Awesome staff and care! Every single person there was amazing!
May 01, 2024
Have been seeing Dr. Thaller for many years. He is wonderful
April 30, 2024
I had testing done prior to this appointment and the Dr did not look at it before coming in to see me. He even told me he had not yet looked at it.
April 30, 2024
They had a opening in their schedule and give me a call so I was able to get the treatment done early. The staff was very caring and concerned about my comfort thought out the treatment and after. Thank you very much.
April 23, 2024
I really didn't proceed with anything at this point. I was referred first to another specialist with possible treatment down the road
April 16, 2024
Hi, I was very politely received by the personnel. Everything was as I expected. Dr. Thaller was excellent in his discussion of therapy and carried out an injection of my trigger finger, the small finger, and it has seemed to get better and I expect it will get better as always has after every one of his treatments in the past. I would give the facility and Dr. Thaller a 10 out of possible 10 for a positive result, positive recommendation.
April 16, 2024
Dr was very helpful. He explained my options! I didn't know that there was a brace available for my thumb. I am trying it now and will see about the surgery at end of 6 weeks.
April 02, 2024
All where friendly, and they work well as a team. Very impressed!
April 02, 2024
Dr.Thaller was super friendly and helpful and gave me all options i needed.
March 27, 2024
It didn't end the way I had anticipated, and I'm still a little nervous about my wrist, but the doctor was knowledgeable so I'm trusting and waiting.
March 26, 2024
They saved my life . Thank you!
March 25, 2024
I felt comfortable from the moment I went into the office. Everything that was to be done was explained completely to me. I felt very much a part of what was going on. Dr. Thaller even helped me on with my jacket and handed my purse to me when the procedure was over. He certainly is a gentleman.
March 20, 2024
That team is on point, can I give them 200 stars? The appointment was early. Everyone arrived super quick. Doctor gave me all my options. They can now take of it in office. I'm so happy with everything!!!!
March 19, 2024
Every person was wonderful
March 13, 2024
My visit with Dr. Thaller was very good. He involved me with my care decisions, and offered more information I hadn't thought about. It was good to be able to see him sooner than was originally scheduled. I was not a new patient, but the Maine General system treated me as such.
March 06, 2024
When I asked questions about my treatment, the Doctor wasn't quite so open as I had hoped. I have never broken a bone before. I seem to be a little naïve about what I am supposed to do. I felt like he didn't care about my treatment or me. The team however were very supportive and kind. He never told me or showed me where I broke my wrist or how bad it was.
March 05, 2024
Talking with Dr. Thaller was a breath of fresh air. I went into this appointment worried about my experiences not being believed and possibly being judged for forgoing getting help for this issue sooner, but Dr. Thaller was already familiar with my history and was prepared to talk to me about options for helping me. There was not one word of judgement from him or the team that I wasn't able to seek help for my carpal tunnel syndrome sooner, just the right amount of sympathy that I have been dealing with symptoms and pain for so long. I also really appreciated the nurse who acted as my care team for the day. She was wonderful as well. She made sure that my medication list was up to date, but she also chatted with me and that alone eased some of my anxiety. She has had carpal tunnel surgery in the past, done by Dr. Thaller, and she made sure that I knew exactly what to expect at all stages, from receiving my appointment information in a large, plain envelope to telling me what it will feel like to get the surgery, and even showed me the scar from her surgery to show that it most likely won't be very noticeable a couple of years out. She even asked me what I do for work to tailor the information she gave me about what I can expect in the days and weeks after surgery. Overall, this was a great experience, I'm very happy with the team and I have already recommended the practice to a friend who has been suffering with carpal tunnel syndrome for years who has struggled to be taken seriously despite a clear history of symptoms.
March 05, 2024
Good people!
February 21, 2024
Dr. Thaller was knowledgeble, straight forward, helpful, and friendly.
February 21, 2024
Dr. Thaller was great as was his MA
February 20, 2024
Dr. Thaller prescribed a new splint for my thumb, but I was not given instruction on fitting it. It was not fitted by the technician. And it's not terribly comfortable.
February 07, 2024
There was no recording device nor was there a computer terminal available to review x-rays with patient and to transcribe patients or doctor's observations during my visit with Dr. Thaller. The summary provided by Dr. does not reflect points patient discused with Dr. concerning right hand including carpal tunnel and radial nerve entrapment surgery. No plan of care provided in write up provided by Dr. two days after appt in Maine Health portal.
February 06, 2024
Everyone was very friendly helpful. It was amazing to me how nice everybody was.
January 30, 2024
I really like the Dr. he made me feel like he cared!!!
January 30, 2024
Dr. Thaller was wonderful. His support staff were not supportive and knowledgeable. I was made to feel like a bother to everyone but the Doctor. Very uncomfortable.
January 29, 2024
Staff were very knowledgeable and professional and prepared. All is good!!!
January 03, 2024
Everyone was awesome!
December 13, 2023
Doctor Thaller explained all the options available to me and I really appreciated that.
December 13, 2023
Compassionate about my needs and goals
December 11, 2023
Staff was great!!
December 05, 2023
the staff was great .. the doctor was ok. went in for pain that I've had for months and I was told nothing they could do .. told me to do things that I've been doing for months.. so I'm still in pain and from what I got from the doctor was "live with the pain" (he didn't say that but it was the impression I got)
December 04, 2023
Surgery room was very clean and neat Looking. Everyone used care in garments and protection for me. Dr. Thaller and his assistants did very well by me. I'm very satisfied.
November 28, 2023
The staff and doctor were very helpful and friendly. They answered my questions and also gave me options to my plan of care.
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