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Dr. Thomas Knutson, MD

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Dr. Thomas Knutson, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in Escondido, CA.
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Dr. Thomas Knutson, MD

Orthopedic Surgery Age 67
Escondido, CA
Accepting new patients
41 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Thomas Knutson, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in Escondido, CA.
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Dr. Thomas Knutson, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in Escondido, CA and has 41 years experience. They graduated from Loma Linda Univ Sch Of Med in 1982 and completed a residency at Loma Linda University Med Center.They currently practice at Arch Health Medical Group and are affiliated with Palomar Medical Center Escondido, Palomar Medical Center Downtown Escondido and Palomar Medical Center Poway. Dr. Knutson has experience treating conditions like Joint Pain among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Knutson received an average rating of 4.9/5 from patients and has been reviewed 245 times. Their office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Knutson also speaks German. Dr. Knutson accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Locations

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    1955 Citracado Pkwy Ste 302, Escondido, CA 92029
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Experience and Background Check

Hip Replacement with Robotic Assist
Hip Replacement
Joint Pain
Hip Replacement with Robotic Assist
Hip Replacement
Joint Pain
Hip Replacement with Robotic Assist Chevron Icon
Hip Replacement Chevron Icon
Joint Pain Chevron Icon
Osteoarthritis of Hip Chevron Icon
Osteoarthritis of Knee Chevron Icon
Peripheral Nerve Block Chevron Icon
Somatic Nerve Block Chevron Icon
Internal Derangement of Knee Chevron Icon
Miner's Knee Chevron Icon
Osteoarthritis Chevron Icon
Back Pain Chevron Icon
Bursitis Chevron Icon
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Bursitis of Hip Chevron Icon
Chondromalacia Chevron Icon
Degenerative Disc Disease Chevron Icon
Genu Valgum Chevron Icon
Gout Chevron Icon
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Hip Osteophyte Chevron Icon
Hip Tendinitis Chevron Icon
Intervertebral Disc Disease Chevron Icon
Knee Ligament Tears Chevron Icon
Knee Osteophyte Chevron Icon
Low Back Pain Chevron Icon
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis Chevron Icon
Lumbosacral Stenosis Chevron Icon
Meniscus Tear Chevron Icon
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve) Chevron Icon
Osteoarthritis of Spine Chevron Icon
Patellar Chondromalacia Chevron Icon
Piriformis Syndrome Chevron Icon
Sciatica Chevron Icon
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Spinal Stenosis Chevron Icon
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication Chevron Icon
Arthrocentesis Chevron Icon
Knee Replacement Chevron Icon
Steroid Injection Chevron Icon
Total Knee Arthroplasty with Robotic Assist Chevron Icon
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate Chevron Icon
Wound Repair Chevron Icon
Achilles Tendinitis Chevron Icon
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder Chevron Icon
Ankle and Foot Instability or Derangement Chevron Icon
Ankle Fracture Chevron Icon
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture Chevron Icon
Ankle Sprains and Strains Chevron Icon
Ankylosing Spondylitis Chevron Icon
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) or Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear Chevron Icon
Arthritis of the Elbow Chevron Icon
Ataxia Chevron Icon
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Autoimmune Diseases Chevron Icon
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Avascular Necrosis of Femoral Head Chevron Icon
Baker’s Cyst Chevron Icon
Bone Disorders Chevron Icon
Cancer Chevron Icon
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Chevron Icon
Cervical Spine Myelopathy Chevron Icon
Chondrocalcinosis Chevron Icon
Chronic Neck Pain Chevron Icon
Chronic Pelvic Pain Chevron Icon
Clavicle Fracture Chevron Icon
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) Chevron Icon
Complications of Joint Prosthesis Chevron Icon
Difficulty With Walking Chevron Icon
Dupuytrens Contracture Chevron Icon
Elbow Bursitis Chevron Icon
Elbow Injuries Chevron Icon
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis) Chevron Icon
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee) Chevron Icon
Femoral Neck Fracture Chevron Icon
Femur Fracture Chevron Icon
Foot Conditions Chevron Icon
Foot Fracture Chevron Icon
Foot Sprain Chevron Icon
Fracture Chevron Icon
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Gait Abnormality Chevron Icon
Genu Varum Chevron Icon
Glenoid Labrum Tear Chevron Icon
Hammer Toe Chevron Icon
Hand Conditions Chevron Icon
Hand Fracture Chevron Icon
Herniated Disc Chevron Icon
Hip Fracture Chevron Icon
Hip Sprain Chevron Icon
Knee Dislocation Chevron Icon
Knee Disorders Chevron Icon
Knee Fracture Chevron Icon
Knee Sprain Chevron Icon
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow) Chevron Icon
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip) Chevron Icon
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle) Chevron Icon
Limb Pain Chevron Icon
Lumbar Compression Fracture Chevron Icon
Lumbar Radiculopathy Chevron Icon
Lumbar Spine Fracture Chevron Icon
Lupus Chevron Icon
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Marfan Syndrome Chevron Icon
Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain Chevron Icon
Neck Muscle Strain Chevron Icon
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures Chevron Icon
Osteoarthritis of Ankle Chevron Icon
Osteoarthritis of Foot Chevron Icon
Osteoarthritis of Hand Chevron Icon
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist Chevron Icon
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh Chevron Icon
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder Chevron Icon
Osteopenia Chevron Icon
Patellar Dislocation Chevron Icon
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS) Chevron Icon
Pelvic Fracture Chevron Icon
Peripheral Nerve Disorders Chevron Icon
Plantar Fasciitis Chevron Icon
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome Chevron Icon
Pseudoarthrosis Chevron Icon
Pyogenic Arthritis Chevron Icon
Radiculopathy Chevron Icon
Rheumatoid Arthritis Chevron Icon
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Knee Chevron Icon
Rib Fracture Chevron Icon
Rotator Cuff Tear Chevron Icon
Runner's Knee Chevron Icon
Scoliosis Chevron Icon
Seropositive Rheumatoid Arthritis Chevron Icon
Shoulder Dislocation Chevron Icon
Shoulder Disorders Chevron Icon
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome Chevron Icon
Sjögren's Syndrome Chevron Icon
Spinal Cord Injury Chevron Icon
Spine Deformities Chevron Icon
Spondylitis Chevron Icon
Spondylolisthesis Chevron Icon
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear) Chevron Icon
Stress Fracture of Foot Chevron Icon
Systemic Chondromalacia Chevron Icon
Tenosynovitis Chevron Icon
Tibia and Fibula Fractures Chevron Icon
Tibial Fracture Chevron Icon
Torticollis Chevron Icon
Wrist Fracture Chevron Icon
All Shoulder or Elbow Replacement Procedures Chevron Icon
Arm Surgery Chevron Icon
Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgery Chevron Icon
Carpal Tunnel Release Chevron Icon
Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn Chevron Icon
Elbow Fracture and Dislocation Treatment Chevron Icon
Elbow Tenotomy Chevron Icon
Excision of Femur or Knee Chevron Icon
Foot and Ankle Fracture and Dislocation Treatment Chevron Icon
Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment Chevron Icon
Hip Dislocation Chevron Icon
Hip Replacement Revision Chevron Icon
Hip Resurfacing Chevron Icon
Joint Drainage Chevron Icon
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment Chevron Icon
Knee Arthroscopy Chevron Icon
Knee Replacement Revision Chevron Icon
Knee Surgery Chevron Icon
Meniscus Surgery Chevron Icon
Menisectomy Chevron Icon
Musculoskeletal Function Test Chevron Icon
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection Chevron Icon
Partial Hip Replacement Chevron Icon
Partial Knee Replacement Chevron Icon
Partial Shoulder Replacement Chevron Icon
Reverse Total Shoulder and Total Shoulder Replacement Chevron Icon
Rotator Cuff Surgery Chevron Icon
Separated Femoral Epiphysis Treatment Chevron Icon
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment Chevron Icon
Shoulder Fracture Treatment Chevron Icon
Shoulder Replacement Chevron Icon
Synovial Biopsy Chevron Icon
Total Hip Replacement Chevron Icon
Trigger Point Injection Chevron Icon
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Dr. Knutson is focused on the patient rather than spending time inputting information into the computer. His manner is reflective and considered. He is seeing me and my situation from his perspective of great experience.
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About Me

Biography
  • Dr. Thomas Knutson, MD is an orthopedic surgery specialist in Escondido, CA and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Loma Linda Univ Sch Of Med in 1982. He specializes in Orthopedic Surgery, Hip & Knee Orthopedics, and more.
Biography
Languages Spoken
German
Languages Spoken
Specialties
Orthopedic Surgery
Hip & Knee Orthopedics
Orthopedic Shoulder & Elbow Surgery
Specialties
Education

Medical Education

Medical Education
  • Loma Linda Univ Sch Of Med
    1982
Medical Education

Internship

Internship
  • Loma Linda University Med Center
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Loma Linda University Med Center
    1987
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • University Of California San Diego Medical Center
    1989
Fellowship Hospital
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Dr. Thomas Knutson, MD is affiliated with Palomar Medical Center Escondido, Palomar Medical Center Downtown Escondido and Palomar Medical Center Poway.

Dr. Knutson has over 41 years of healthcare experience.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Palomar Medical Center Escondido

    2185 Citracado Pkwy, Escondido, CA

  • Palomar Medical Center Downtown Escondido

    555 E Valley Pkwy, Escondido, CA

  • Palomar Medical Center Poway

    15615 Pomerado Rd, Poway, CA

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