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Dr. Richard Thunder, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 64
Dr. Richard Thunder, MD
3.6 (48 Ratings)

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Dr. Richard Thunder, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in La Jolla, CA.
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Dr. Richard Thunder, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 64
La Jolla, CA
Accepting new patients
25 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Richard Thunder, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in La Jolla, CA.

About

Dr. Thunder graduated from Stanford University School of Medicine. Dr. Richard Thunder, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in La Jolla, CA and has 25 years experience. Dr. Thunder currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Scripps Green Hospital, Mammoth Hospital, Northern Inyo Hospital, Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas and Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla. Dr. Thunder has experience treating conditions like Low Back Pain, Joint Pain and Back Pain among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Thunder received an average rating of 3.6/5 from patients and has been reviewed 48 times. Dr. Thunder's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Thunder is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Offers Telehealth

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Low Back Pain
Joint Pain
Back Pain
Low Back Pain
Joint Pain
Back Pain
Low Back Pain
Joint Pain
Back Pain
Chronic Neck Pain
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Sciatica
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Spinal Cord Injury
Steroid Injection
Ankle Fracture
Baker’s Cyst
Broken Arm
Bursitis
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Bursitis of Hip
Cervical Radiculopathy
Chronic Pelvic Pain
Coccygeal Pain
Degenerative Disc Disease
Difficulty With Walking
Femur Fracture
Fibular Fracture
Gait Abnormality
Herniated Disc
Hip Fracture
Hip Tendinitis
Internal Derangement of Knee
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Knee Fracture
Knee Ligament Tears
Knee Sprain
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Limb Pain
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
Lumbosacral Stenosis
Meniscus Tear
Muscle Cramping
Neck Muscle Strain
Neck Sprain
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Piriformis Syndrome
Plantar Fasciitis
Radiculopathy
Sacrum Disorders
Scoliosis
Spinal Stenosis
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Spine Deformities
Spondylolisthesis
Tibial Fracture
Whiplash
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Wrist Sprain or Strain
Arthrocentesis
Hip Replacement
Hip Replacement with Robotic Assist
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Knee Replacement
Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
Laminoforaminotomy
Spinal Fusion
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
Wound Repair
Achilles Tendinitis
Achilles Tendon Contracture
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) or Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Arthritis of the Elbow
Avascular Necrosis
Avascular Necrosis of Femoral Head
Brachial Plexus Palsy
Broken Neck
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Chondromalacia
Clavicle Fracture
Coccyx Fracture
Coccyx or Sacrum Fracture
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
De Quervain's Disease
Elbow Bursitis
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Femoral Neck Fracture
Femoral Stress Fracture
Foot Fracture
Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Ganglion Cyst
Gout
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Hammer Toe
Hand Fracture
Hip Pointer
Hip Sprain
Humerus Fracture
Iliotibial Band Syndrome
Kidney Damage - Aminosalicylic Acid
Knee Dislocation
Knee Tendinitis
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Lumbar Compression Fracture
Lupus
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Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Medial Epicondylitis
Myelopathy
Neck Strain (incl. Whiplash Injury)
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteopenia
Osteosarcoma
Patellar Chondromalacia
Patellar Disorders
Patellar Fracture
Patellar Tendonitis
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pathological Spine Fracture
Pelvic Fracture
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Pyogenic Arthritis
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rib Fracture
Rotator Cuff Tear
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Sacral Fracture
Scapular Fracture
Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder Fracture
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Spina Bifida
Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)
Spinal Osteophyte
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Spondylitis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Sternum Fracture
Tarlov Cyst
Tenosynovitis
Thoracic Compression Fracture
Thoracic Radiculopathy
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Thoracic Stenosis
Thoracolumbar Radiculopathy
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Torticollis
Vertebral Column Tumors
Wrist Fracture
All Shoulder or Elbow Replacement Procedures
Arthroscopic Surgery
Bunion Surgery
Carpal Tunnel Injection
Closed Hip Fracture Treatment
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Elbow Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Elbow Fracture Repair
Elbow Repair
Excision of Femur or Knee
Excision of Radius or Ulna
Excision of Scapula, Clavicle, Rib, or Sternum
Excision of Tarsal or Metatarsal
Excision of Tibia or Fibula
Facet Blocks
Foot and Ankle Dislocation Treatment, Closed
Foot and Ankle DislocationTreatment, Open
Foot and Ankle Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Closed
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Open
Foot and Ankle Ligament and Tendon Repair
Foot Fracture Treatment Closed
Hammer Toe Repair
Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Closed
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Open
Herniated Disc Surgery
Hip Dislocation
Joint Drainage
Joint Replacement Surgery
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Closed
Knee Arthroscopy
Knee Replacement Revision
Meniscectomy
Meniscus Surgery
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Neuroplasty
Open Hip Fracture Treatment
Partial Hip Replacement
Partial Knee Replacement
Periacetabular Osteotomy
Peripheral Nerve Block
Resection or Ablation of Bone Tumor, Partial or Complete Resection of Bone, Debridement of Bone
Separated Femoral Epiphysis Treatment
Shoulder Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture Treatment
Somatic Nerve Block
Spinal Nerve Block
Spine Fracture Treatment
Synovial Biopsy
Total Hip Replacement
Total Knee Arthroplasty with Robotic Assist
Total Shoulder Replacement
Trigger Point Injection

Insurance Accepted

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  • Great West Healthcare-Cigna PPO
    Cigna PPO
  • Health Net
  • Curative PPO Plus
    Curative PPO
    Curative EPO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Aetna
  • Priority Select HMO
  • Blue Card PPO
    Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • MultiPlan PPO
    PHCS Network PPO
  • Choice Plus POS
    Options PPO
  • Dignity Health PHC EPO & HDP/HSA-CA
    Tenet Network-CA PPO
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
  • Choice Care PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Torrey Pines Orthopaedic Medical Group Inc.
    9850 Genesee Ave Ste 210, La Jolla, CA 92037
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (858) 535-1075
  2. 2 Office
    12865 Pointe del Mar Way Ste 200, Del Mar, CA 92014
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (858) 535-1894
  3. 3 Mammoth Hospital
    16800 37th Pl N, Minneapolis, MN 55446
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (763) 520-7870
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Thunder
3.6
Based on 48 Reviews
5 Stars (31)
4 Stars (0)
3 Stars (1)
2 Stars (0)
1 Star (16)

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Sep 05, 2024
I had both knees replaced successfully! I was mobile and able to drive within 10 days. My physical therapists were impressed and I credit Dr. Thunder and his team for my recovery.
— Sep 05, 2024
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Specialties*
Orthopedic Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Stanford University School of Medicine
    1999
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Orthopedic Surgery
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Richard Thunder, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Thunder's profile.

Dr. Thunder frequently treats the following conditions: Low Back Pain, Joint Pain and Back Pain. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Richard Thunder, MD is affiliated with Scripps Green Hospital, Mammoth Hospital, Northern Inyo Hospital, Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas and Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla.

Yes, Dr. Richard Thunder, MD holds board certification in Orthopedic Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Scripps Green Hospital

    10666 N Torrey Pines Rd, La Jolla, CA

  • Mammoth Hospital

    85 Sierra Park Rd, Mammoth Lakes, CA

  • Northern Inyo Hospital

    150 Pioneer Ln, Bishop, CA

  • Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas

    354 Santa Fe Dr, Encinitas, CA

  • Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla

    9888 Genesee Ave, La Jolla, CA