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Dr. Roger Thorne, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 79
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4.3 (25 Ratings)
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Dr. Roger Thorne, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in La Jolla, CA.
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Dr. Roger Thorne, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 79
La Jolla, CA
Accepting new patients
Dr. Roger Thorne, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in La Jolla, CA.

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Dr. Roger Thorne, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in La Jolla, CA. Dr. Thorne currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Scripps Green Hospital, Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego and Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas. Dr. Thorne has experience treating conditions like Low Back Pain, Spinal Stenosis and Lumbar Spinal Stenosis among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Thorne received an average rating of 4.3/5 from patients and has been reviewed 25 times. Dr. Thorne's office accepts new patients. Dr. Thorne also speaks Spanish. Dr. Thorne is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Low Back Pain
Spinal Stenosis
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Low Back Pain
Spinal Stenosis
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Low Back Pain
Spinal Stenosis
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis
Back Pain
Bursitis
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Bursitis of Hip
Cervical Radiculopathy
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Chronic Neck Pain
Degenerative Disc Disease
Difficulty With Walking
Gait Abnormality
Herniated Disc
Hip Tendinitis
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Joint Pain
Limb Pain
Lumbar Compression Fracture
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
Lumbosacral Stenosis
Myelopathy
Neck Muscle Strain
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Radiculopathy
Sciatica
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Scoliosis
Spinal Osteophyte
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Spine Deformities
Spondylolisthesis
Arthrocentesis
Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
Laminoforaminotomy
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Spinal Fusion
Steroid Injection
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Ankle Fracture
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Arthritis of the Elbow
Avascular Necrosis
Avascular Necrosis of Femoral Head
Baker’s Cyst
Bone Cancer
Broken Arm
Broken Neck
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
Chondrocalcinosis
Chondromalacia
Chronic Pelvic Pain
Clavicle Fracture
Coccygeal Pain
Coccyx Fracture
Coccyx or Sacrum Fracture
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
De Quervain's Disease
Dupuytrens Contracture
Elbow Bursitis
Elbow Sprain
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Gout
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Hand Fracture
Hip Sprain
Humerus Fracture
Internal Derangement of Knee
Knee Dislocation
Knee Fracture
Knee Ligament Tears
Lateral Epicondylitis
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Lupus
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Meniscus Tear
Neck Sprain
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Wrist
Osteopenia
Osteosarcoma
Patellar Chondromalacia
Patellar Disorders
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pathological Spine Fracture
Pelvic Fracture
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Piriformis Syndrome
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rotator Cuff Tear
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Sacral Fracture
Sacrum Disorders
Scapular Fracture
Schmorl's Nodes
Shoulder Fracture
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Spina Bifida
Spinal Cord Injury
Spondylitis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Tenosynovitis
Thoracic Compression Fracture
Thoracic Radiculopathy
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Thoracic Spine Myelopathy
Thoracic Stenosis
Trigger Finger
Wrist Fracture
Dural Repair or Other Spinal Cord Repair
Herniated Disc Surgery
Joint Drainage
Kyphoplasty
Laminoplasty
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Neuroplasty
Percutaneous Kyphoplasty
Percutaneous Vertebroplasty
Periacetabular Osteotomy
Spinal Compression Fracture Repair
Spinal Cord Stimulation
Trigger Point Injection

Insurance Accepted

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  • LocalPlus
    Cigna PPO
    Southern CA Select HMO
    Open Access Plus
  • Choice Plus POS
    Options PPO
    SignatureValue Alliance
    SignatureValue - CA HMO
    Navigate POS
    Navigate HMO
    Nexus Open Access
  • Northern CA Cigna + Oscar Open Access Plus EPO
    Northern CA Cigna + Oscar LocalPlus EPO
  • Marketplace CA HMO
  • Pathway-CA HMO
  • Blue Card PPO
  • Prudent Buyer Large Group CA PPO
    Prudent Buyer Individual CA PPO
    California Care Small Group HMO
    Advantage HMO
    Prudent Buyer Small Group CA PPO
    California Care Large Group HMO
  • Salud y Mas Small / Large Group HMO
    CA CommunityCare Network HMO
    CA Healthnet PPO
    CA Employer Group Plans HMO
  • Priority Select HMO
    Advantage Preferred DirectAccess Plus PPO
  • Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Aetna HMO
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Open Choice PPO
    Savings Plus of CA EPO
    Choice Plus POS II
  • Local Access Plus HMO
    Trio ACO HMO
    Access Plus HMO
    Access Plus Savenet
    Access Plus Savenet HMO
  • Choice POS
    National POS
    Choice Care PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Scripps Clinic and Research Foundation
    10710 N Torrey Pines Rd, La Jolla, CA 92037
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (858) 554-7988
  2. 2 Office
    10790 Rancho Bernardo Rd, San Diego, CA 92127
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (858) 554-7988
  3. 3 Scripps Green Hospital
    10666 N Torrey Pines Rd, La Jolla, CA 92037
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (858) 554-7988

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Thorne
4.3
Based on 25 Reviews
5 Stars (20)
4 Stars (1)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (0)
1 Star (4)

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Apr 28, 2022
The Best Spine Surgeon scale 1 to 10 he is a 100.
Mitchell Durbin — Apr 28, 2022
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Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Orthopedic Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Orthopedic Surgery
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.

Internship

Internship
  • Hahnemann University Hospital
    1974
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Elizabethtown Hospital Chldn-Yo|Hahnemann University Hospital
    1977
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Hospital For Spinal Surgery|Hospital for Special Surgery
    1978
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Roger Thorne, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Thorne's profile.

Dr. Thorne frequently treats the following conditions: Low Back Pain, Spinal Stenosis and Lumbar Spinal Stenosis. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Roger Thorne, MD is affiliated with Scripps Green Hospital, Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego and Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas.

Yes, Dr. Roger Thorne, MD holds board certification in Orthopedic Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Scripps Green Hospital

    10666 N Torrey Pines Rd, La Jolla, CA

  • Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego

    4077 5th Ave, San Diego, CA

  • Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas

    354 Santa Fe Dr, Encinitas, CA