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Dr. Michael Thompson, MD

Orthopedic Surgery
4.5 (15)
Map Pin Small La Jolla, CA
Accepting new patients

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Michael Thompson, MD

Dr. Michael Thompson, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in La Jolla, CA. Dr. Thompson, completed a residency at Thos Jefferson University Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Thompson an average 4.5 star rating.

Dr. Thompson works at Mercy Physicians Medical Group,Scripps Clinic in La Jolla, CA with other offices in San Diego, CA. They frequently treat conditions like Osteoarthritis of Wrist and Humerus Fracture along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Thompson's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Scripps Clinic
    10710 N Torrey Pines Rd, La Jolla, CA 92037 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (858) 554-7100
  2. 2
    Scripps Clinic
    15004 Innovation Dr, San Diego, CA 92128 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (858) 605-7854

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Admitting Hospitals

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  • Scripps Green Hospital
  • Palomar Medical Center Downtown Escondido

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    About Dr. Michael Thompson, MD

    Specialties
    • Orthopedic Surgery
    Specialties
    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1356313167
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    Education & Certifications

    Residency
    • Thos Jefferson University Hospital
    Residency

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Dr. Michael Thompson, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Thompson is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Thompson has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Thompson has seen patients for Osteoarthritis of Wrist and Humerus Fracture, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Thompson on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    15 patients have reviewed Dr. Thompson. The overall rating for this provider is 4.5. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Thompson.

    Whether a person prefers to schedule an appointment online or over the phone with Dr. Thompson, there are benefits to both methods. A person calling to schedule an with Dr. Thompson appointment can ask questions about the practice, provider availability, conditions treated, procedures performed, and if their insurance carrier is accepted. While online scheduling is quicker, easier, allows one to view a wide range of appointment times, and may provide the ability to sync with a personal calendar.

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