Name: Dr. Theron Bliss

Specialty: Family Medicine & Primary Care Sports Medicine

Qualification / Board Certification: DO — Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine; Board Certified by the American Board of Family Medicine

Affiliation(s): Ascension St. John Medical Center | Ascension St. John Owasso | Ascension St. John Broken Arrow | Ascension St. John Sapulpa — all Castle Connolly Top Hospitals (except Sapulpa)

Locations (City/State): Glenpool, OK | Broken Arrow, OK | Tulsa, OK

Languages Spoken: English

Accepting New Patients: Yes

NPI Number: 1538364245

About the Doctor

Dr. Theron Bliss, DO is a highly qualified, dual-specialty physician offering both Family Medicine and Primary Care Sports Medicine services to patients across the greater Tulsa, Oklahoma metropolitan area. He completed his medical education at Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine — a flagship institution of osteopathic medical training in Oklahoma — earning his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree and building a clinical foundation deeply rooted in whole-person, holistic healthcare. He is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine, confirming his expertise in comprehensive primary care across all age groups and medical conditions.

What makes Dr. Bliss’s practice particularly distinctive is the combination of his family medicine expertise with a subspecialty in Primary Care Sports Medicine — a pairing that enables him to address the complete spectrum of health needs for both everyday patients and physically active individuals. His in-office procedural capabilities include joint injections and pain injections — skills that are particularly valuable for managing musculoskeletal conditions such as osteoarthritis, disc degeneration, spondylosis, pinched nerves, and sports injuries without requiring patients to seek separate specialist care. This integrated approach is both convenient and clinically effective for patients dealing with overlapping chronic disease and musculoskeletal conditions.

Dr. Bliss’s clinical profile reflects a practice with notable depth in musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, and metabolic conditions — including hypertension, coronary artery disease, Type 2 diabetes, anxiety, back pain, and disc degeneration — demonstrating that his practice serves patients with both common primary care needs and more complex multi-system health challenges. His osteopathic training further reinforces a preventive, biomechanically informed approach to patient care that considers the relationship between the body’s structural and functional systems.

He holds admitting privileges at four Ascension St. John hospitals across the Tulsa region, three of which carry Castle Connolly Top Hospital designations, and practices from three convenient locations across Glenpool, Broken Arrow, and Tulsa. Dr. Bliss accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, CVS Health/Aetna, and other major insurance plans, and is currently welcoming new patients.

Highlights at a glance:

• Dual specialty — Family Medicine & Primary Care Sports Medicine
• Board Certified by the American Board of Family Medicine
• DO from Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences
• Performs in-office joint injections and pain injections
• Affiliated with three Castle Connolly Top Hospitals in the Ascension St. John system
• Three convenient practice locations — Glenpool, Broken Arrow & Tulsa, OK
• Strong clinical focus on musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, and metabolic conditions
• Accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, CVS Health/Aetna, and major plans
• Currently accepting new patients

Education & Training

Dr. Bliss’s academic training reflects a strong osteopathic medical education at Oklahoma’s leading osteopathic institution, combined with board certification in Family Medicine:

• Medical School: Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine — Tulsa, OK (Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine — DO)
• Residency: Family Medicine Residency — Specific program details not publicly listed; contact office for further information
• Fellowship / Additional Training: Primary Care Sports Medicine — subspecialty training in musculoskeletal injury management, sports injury care, joint injections, and performance medicine (based on dual-specialty designation and procedural scope)
• Board Certification: American Board of Family Medicine (ABFM) — Active Certification
• Degree Designation: DO — trained in both conventional medicine and osteopathic manipulative medicine principles emphasizing whole-person, biomechanically informed patient care
• NPI Registration: Active — NPI Number 1538364245

Medical Conditions Treated

As a dual Family Medicine and Primary Care Sports Medicine specialist, Dr. Bliss diagnoses, treats, and manages a broad and clinically diverse range of conditions across all age groups, including:

• High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)
• High Blood Pressure with Heart Disease (Hypertensive Heart Disease)
• High Blood Pressure with Heart and Kidney Disease
• Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) & Cardiovascular Risk Management
• Type 2 Diabetes & Blood Sugar Management
• Breast Cancer Screening & Women’s Preventive Health
• Osteoarthritis — Knee, Hip, Shoulder & Spinal Joints
• Anxiety & Anxiety Disorders
• Back Pain — Acute & Chronic
• Disc Degeneration — Lumbar & Cervical Spine
• Spondylosis with Pinched Nerve (Radiculopathy)
• Pinched Nerve (Cervical & Lumbar Nerve Compression)
• Musculoskeletal Pain — Joints, Muscles & Soft Tissue
• Testicular Disorders & Male Urological Concerns
• Abnormal Imaging Results — Evaluation & Follow-Up
• Sports Injuries — Sprains, Strains & Overuse Injuries
• Preventive Care & Routine Adult Health Maintenance
• Adult Medical Examinations & Annual Physicals
• Chronic Disease Monitoring — Multi-System Conditions
• Mental Health Screening — Anxiety, Depression & Stress

Medical Procedures Performed

Dr. Bliss performs a range of diagnostic, therapeutic, and in-office procedural services as part of his combined family medicine and sports medicine practice, including:

• Joint Injection / Aspiration — Corticosteroid & Viscosupplementation Injections
• Pain Injections — Trigger Point & Musculoskeletal Pain Management Injections
• Annual Physical Examinations & Adult Wellness Visits
• Blood Pressure Testing & Cardiovascular Risk Assessment
• Routine Blood Work & Laboratory Test Orders
• Diabetes Glucose Monitoring & HbA1c Testing
• Preventive Cancer Screenings — Breast, Colorectal & Cardiovascular Risk
• Musculoskeletal Examination & Sports Injury Assessment
• Spinal & Disc Condition Evaluation — Physical & Imaging Correlation
• Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment (OMT) — when clinically indicated
• Anxiety & Mental Health Screening & Medication Management
• Immunizations & Adult Vaccination Programs
• Electrocardiogram (EKG) Interpretation & Cardiac Screening
• Specialist Referrals & Multi-Disciplinary Care Coordination
• Telehealth Consultations (availability — contact office to confirm)

Services Offered

Dr. Bliss’s practice offers a uniquely comprehensive combination of family medicine and sports medicine services — addressing the full spectrum of health needs for patients of all ages and activity levels across the greater Tulsa metropolitan area. His osteopathic training, board certification in Family Medicine, and sports medicine subspecialty create a practice that is simultaneously broad enough to serve entire families and specialized enough to manage complex musculoskeletal and sports-related conditions with expert precision. His three-location practice ensures convenient access for patients across Glenpool, Broken Arrow, and Tulsa.

Family Medicine & Preventive Care At the core of Dr. Bliss’s practice is comprehensive family medicine — providing continuous, relationship-based primary care for patients across all stages of life. He conducts annual physical examinations, orders age-appropriate preventive screenings, administers vaccinations, and counsels patients on evidence-based lifestyle modifications to support long-term health and disease prevention.

• Annual physical exams and adult wellness visits
• Preventive screenings — blood pressure, cholesterol, blood glucose, and cancer risk
• Breast cancer screening coordination and women’s preventive health
• Adult immunization programs — flu, pneumococcal, shingles, and COVID-19
• Lifestyle counseling — nutrition, exercise, weight management, and smoking cessation
• Health risk assessments and early intervention planning

Chronic Disease Management Dr. Bliss provides individualized long-term management for patients living with complex chronic conditions — developing evidence-based treatment plans that combine medication management, regular monitoring, and lifestyle guidance to minimize complications and support the best possible quality of life.

• Hypertension monitoring and blood pressure optimization
• Type 2 diabetes management — glucose control, HbA1c tracking, and dietary education
• Coronary artery disease risk management and cardiovascular care
• High blood pressure with heart and kidney disease — integrated multi-system management
• Anxiety disorder monitoring and medication management
• Chronic disease coordination with relevant specialists

Primary Care Sports Medicine Dr. Bliss’s sports medicine subspecialty sets his practice apart from standard family medicine clinics. He evaluates and manages sports injuries, overuse conditions, and musculoskeletal disorders for patients of all activity levels — from recreational athletes to competitive sports participants. His sports medicine expertise enables him to diagnose and treat injuries quickly and effectively, often without requiring separate specialist referral.

• Sports injury evaluation — sprains, strains, tendinopathies, and overuse injuries
• Return-to-play assessment and sports clearance physical examinations
• Exercise prescription and physical conditioning guidance
• Sports nutrition and performance optimization counseling
• Coordination with physical therapists and orthopedic surgeons when needed

Musculoskeletal & Spine Care Dr. Bliss has a documented clinical strength in musculoskeletal and spinal conditions — including osteoarthritis, disc degeneration, spondylosis, and pinched nerve syndromes. His ability to perform in-office joint and pain injections provides immediate therapeutic benefit for patients managing joint pain and spinal conditions.

• Osteoarthritis evaluation and joint injection management — knee, hip, shoulder
• Disc degeneration assessment and conservative management
• Spondylosis and pinched nerve evaluation and treatment
• Back pain evaluation — acute, subacute, and chronic presentations
• Trigger point and musculoskeletal pain injections
• Osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT) for spinal and joint conditions

In-Office Joint Injections & Pain Management One of the most clinically distinctive services Dr. Bliss offers is his in-office joint injection and pain injection capability — a skill set that places him ahead of many primary care physicians who must refer patients elsewhere for these treatments. These procedures provide targeted, rapid relief for joint pain, inflammation, and musculoskeletal conditions.

• Corticosteroid joint injections for osteoarthritis and inflammatory joint conditions
• Viscosupplementation injections for knee osteoarthritis
• Trigger point injections for myofascial and muscular pain
• Aspiration of joint fluid for diagnosis and symptom relief
• Bursa injections for bursitis and periarticular pain

Cardiovascular & Metabolic Health Services Dr. Bliss provides comprehensive cardiovascular and metabolic health monitoring — addressing conditions such as coronary artery disease, hypertension, and diabetes with evidence-based treatment plans that integrate lifestyle modification, medication optimization, and specialist coordination.

• Coronary artery disease risk stratification and management
• Blood pressure monitoring and antihypertensive therapy
• Diabetes management and metabolic syndrome care
• Cardiovascular risk factor reduction — cholesterol, glucose, and weight management
• EKG interpretation and cardiac screening coordination

Telehealth & Online Consultations Patients interested in virtual care options are encouraged to contact Dr. Bliss’s office directly at (918) 403-7144 to confirm telehealth availability and appropriate scheduling for virtual primary care and follow-up visits.

Accepted Insurances

Dr. Bliss accepts most major insurance plans. Patients are advised to call (918) 403-7144 before scheduling to verify their specific plan and network coverage. Accepted carriers include:

• Medicare
• UnitedHealthcare
• CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
• GlobalHealth
• Community Care Plan
• Express Scripts
• 90 Degree Benefits
• Bath Iron Works
• State of Tennessee
• All Other Third Party Insurance Plans

Practice Locations

Location 1 — Primary Office (Glenpool, OK) Address: 550 W 125th Pl S, Suite 202, Glenpool, OK 74033

Phone: (918) 403-7144

Location 2 — Secondary Office (Broken Arrow, OK) Address: 800 W Boise Cir, Suite 160, Broken Arrow, OK 74012

Phone: Contact primary office at (918) 403-7144

Location 3 — Additional Office (Tulsa, OK) Address: 8115 S Memorial Dr, Tulsa, OK 74133

Phone: Contact primary office at (918) 403-7144

Hospital Affiliations

Dr. Bliss holds admitting privileges at four Ascension St. John hospitals across the greater Tulsa region, three of which carry Castle Connolly Top Hospital designations:

• Ascension St. John Medical Center — Tulsa, OK (Castle Connolly Top Hospital — Ranked in 3 Procedures; the flagship hospital of the Ascension St. John system in Tulsa and one of the largest medical centers in Oklahoma)
• Ascension St. John Owasso — Owasso, OK (Castle Connolly Top Hospital — Ranked for OB/GYN Surgery & C-Section Surgery)
• Ascension St. John Broken Arrow — Broken Arrow, OK (Castle Connolly Top Hospital — Ranked for General Surgery & 2 Additional Procedures)
• Ascension St. John Sapulpa — Sapulpa, OK (Ascension St. John community hospital serving the Sapulpa and Creek County area)