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Dr. Richard Thunder, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 63
Dr. Richard Thunder, MD
3.6 (46 Ratings)

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

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 63
La Jolla, CA
Accepting new patients
25 years of experience

Offers telehealth

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

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Dr. Richard Thunder, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in La Jolla, CA and has 25 years experience. They graduated from Stanford University School of Medicine. They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla, Mammoth Hospital, Northern Inyo Hospital, Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas and Southern Inyo Hospital. Dr. Thunder has experience treating conditions like Low Back Pain, Back Pain and Joint 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 46 times. Their office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Thunder is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Low Back Pain
Back Pain
Joint Pain
Low Back Pain
Back Pain
Joint Pain
Low Back Pain
Back Pain
Joint Pain
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Chronic Neck Pain
Sciatica
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Steroid Injection
Ankle Fracture
Broken Arm
Bursitis
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Bursitis of Hip
Cervical Radiculopathy
Coccygeal Pain
Degenerative Disc Disease
Fibular Fracture
Herniated Disc
Hip Tendinitis
Internal Derangement of Knee
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Knee Sprain
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Limb Pain
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
Lumbosacral Stenosis
Miner's Knee
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 Spine
Piriformis Syndrome
Plantar Fasciitis
Radiculopathy
Sacrum Disorders
Scoliosis
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Stenosis
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Spine Deformities
Spondylolisthesis
Tibial Fracture
Whiplash
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Arthrocentesis
Hip Replacement
Hip Replacement with Robotic Assist
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
Laminoforaminotomy
Spinal Fusion
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
Wound Repair
Achilles Tendinitis
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
Baker’s Cyst
Brachial Plexus Palsy
Broken Neck
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Chronic Pelvic Pain
Clavicle Fracture
Coccyx or Sacrum Fracture
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
Difficulty With Walking
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Femoral Neck Fracture
Femur Fracture
Foot Fracture
Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Gait Abnormality
Gout
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Hammer Toe
Hand Fracture
Hip Fracture
Hip Sprain
Humerus Fracture
Kidney Damage - Aminosalicylic Acid
Knee Dislocation
Knee Fracture
Knee Ligament Tears
Knee Tendinitis
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Lumbar Compression Fracture
Lupus
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Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Meniscus Tear
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
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteopenia
Osteosarcoma
Patellar Chondromalacia
Patellar Fracture
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
Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder Fracture
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Spina Bifida
Spinal Osteophyte
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Spondylitis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Sternum Fracture
Tarlov Cyst
Thoracic Compression Fracture
Thoracic Spine Fracture
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
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Elbow Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Elbow Fracture Repair
Excision of Femur or Knee
Excision of Radius or Ulna
Excision of Tarsal or Metatarsal
Excision of Tibia or Fibula
Facet Blocks
Foot and Ankle Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Foot and Ankle Ligament and Tendon Repair
Foot Fracture Treatment Closed
Hammer Toe Repair
Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Herniated Disc Surgery
Hip Dislocation
Joint Drainage
Joint Replacement Surgery
Knee Arthroscopy
Knee Replacement
Knee Replacement Revision
Meniscectomy
Meniscus Surgery
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Neuroplasty
Partial Hip Replacement
Partial Knee Replacement
Patellar Tendon Repair
Periacetabular Osteotomy
Peripheral Nerve Block
Separated Femoral Epiphysis Treatment
Shoulder Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture Treatment
Shoulder Replacement
Somatic Nerve Block
Spinal Nerve Block
Spine Fracture Treatment
Synovial Biopsy
Total Hip Replacement
Total Knee Arthroplasty with Robotic Assist
Trigger Point Injection

Insurance Accepted

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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 Mammoth Hospital
    85 Sierra Park Rd, Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (760) 924-4084
    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
  3. 3 Office
    12865 Pointe del Mar Way Ste 200, Del Mar, CA 92014
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (858) 535-1894

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Thunder
3.6
Based on 46 Reviews
5 Stars (29)
4 Stars (0)
3 Stars (1)
2 Stars (0)
1 Star (16)

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Patient Reviews
Mar 31, 2024
Dr. Thunder was very professional and thorough throughout the diagnosis, surgery and post Op. Within 2 weeks of the surgery I went from debilitating pain to 'ZERO' pain. What a difference in quality of life. I would recommend Dr. Thunder and his team without reservation.
Greg Darling — Mar 31, 2024
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Orthopedic Surgery
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Education

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Medical Education
  • Stanford University School of Medicine
    1999
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Board Certifications

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  • 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, Back Pain and Joint Pain. See more on Sharecare.

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

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

Hospital Affiliations

  • Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla

    9888 Genesee Ave, 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

  • Southern Inyo Hospital

    501 E Locust St, Lone Pine, CA