Thomas E. King, DPM, FACFAS

4.66 out of 5

About

Dr. Thomas King is a native of the state of New York and grew up in Northern Kentucky. He is happily married and the father of two wonderful young men. He is active in his local and church community.

Dr. King has been in the Lexington area since 2006. He went to Thomas More University and received a bachelor's degree in biology. He graduated from the William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine in 2003. Dr. King completed his residency training at Yale New Haven Hospital in 2006. He has received extensive training in foot and ankle surgery. His training was supervised by both podiatric and orthopedic surgeons with emphasis on proper procedure selection and techniques for most any foot and ankle problem.  

Dr. King was in private practice until joining the University of Kentucky Department of Orthopedics in 2023.  He is also staff physician at the UK Good Samaritan Wound Care Center, focusing on lower extremity wounds and limb salvage.  

Dr. King is board certified in foot surgery and reconstructive rearfoot and ankle surgery by the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery. He is a Fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons. He is also a member of the American and Kentucky Podiatric Medical Associations (president 2021-2023) and is in good standing with the Kentucky Board of Podiatry.  

Faculty Rank

  • Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery

Training & Education

Degree

Podiatric Medicine, Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science/Dr. William M. School College of Podiatric Medicine, North Chicago, Ill.

Residency

Podiatric Surgery, Yale - New Haven Hospital, New Haven, Conn.

Certifications and Special Training

American Board of Foot & Ankle Surgery, Foot Surgery
American Board of Foot & Ankle Surgery, Rear Foot/Ankle Surgery

Ratings & Reviews

4.66 out of 5
41 Reviews

The star rating is a calculation based on feedback from our patients using our nationally-recognized Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey. Learn more about our survey process. Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.

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    Liked doctor. Would not hesitate to use him again or refer him.

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    Great service.

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    Dr King was efficient and answered all my questions

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    I will definitely recommend Dr. King to anyone.

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    Have already recommend Dr. King and UK to multiple people
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      Provider/doctor was excellent
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      All my questions and concerns were addressed
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      I felt that Dr. King really listened to me and discussed options. Together we decided on the best option for me.
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      I like Dr. King...he listens
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      The doctor ordered the wrong boot and wrote the wrong PT order.
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      I saw Dr. King at a private office in the past so I sought him out at UK Clinic
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      Dr Thomas King has been an excellent physician from explaining the issue, what could be done to rectify and his follow through. He is a great doctor that has changed my life for the better.
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      Love Dr. King, glad he's at UK now. Was a patient of his at Crown Foot and Ankle.
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      He was rude and hateful
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      Great doctor
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      Dr.king was excellent explained several treatment options for future reference did a awesome job of trimming nails
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      Been under Dr. Kings care for several years and always pleased with the care I received.
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      I am so glad that Dr Thomas King is now with the UK clinic! Thank you for brining him on the faculty
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      I was very impressed with Dr King He made me feel like I mattered and concerned about my problem
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      I felt like I was a bit brushed off. Acting like surgery is no big deal but I've already been through two and I don't think he was understanding of the mental anguish surgery recovery causes me. I also noticed later in the notes that he rated my strength 5/5 but did no strength testing whatsoever. Did very little of actual listening to what I had to say and observing what was actually going on with my ankle.
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      Wonderful nurses , staff and doctor
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      DR. KING was very informative and seems sincere in helping me resolve my foot problem
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      NOt told all the details of my treatment and felt very rushed
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      Very thorough
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      Very good
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      He helped me to understand
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      Good. Great.
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      I had a great experience with a doctor who had all the best qualities of a medical provider! I'm 75 years old and I have seen many doctors in my lifetime! I wish Dr King could be cloned!
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      The whole procedure was practically pain-free. Follow-up instructions were precise and I received a detailed after visit summary.
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      Dr King was professional, explained options and I was included in care. Thank you
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      I still have 2 feet thanks to Dr. King and the staff. I'll always remember.
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      Dr. King is a great doctor. Easy to talk to and understands the concerns patients have and is willing to provide answers to questions regarding health care
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      Dr. King is efficient and handles the appointment quickly.
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      I have seen Dr. Thomas King consistently over the years for my special foot issues and I followed him to UK. It is nice having him in the UK network as he knows me and my history.
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      Dr.King listened to my thoughts and questions concerning my main issue and asked about my pain and suggested PT and things I could do on my own. Along with further testing to find the root of the problem and where he felt was the best place to go. I was very satisfied with his diagnosis and treatment.
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      Dr king is always very patient and kind.very caring doctor
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      Dr. King is great.
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      I will refer people to this clinic
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      Have been a patient of Dr. King for nearly 9 years. Really appreciate his interest in my issues. Location of UR Orthopedics is pretty far for me to get to but I am happy for his new location.
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      Dr. King was very thorough in his explanation regarding my issues with my feet
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      I had seen the doctor before he was part of the UK system. I was not happy that UK would not allow him to provide treatment for the main reason I was there to see him for (planters worts).