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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 Practice 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 Green Hospital
    10666 N Torrey Pines Rd, La Jolla, CA 92037 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (858) 554-7989
  2. 2
    Scripps Clinic Ambulatory Surgery Center
    3811 Valley Centre Dr, San Diego, CA 92130 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (858) 764-3028
  3. 3
    Scripps Clinic Medical Laboratories
    15004 Innovation Dr, San Diego, CA 92128 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (858) 487-1800
  4. 4
    Sav-on Drugs #9107
    10710 N Torrey Pines Rd, La Jolla, CA 92037 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (858) 554-7989
    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
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • Scripps Green Hospital
  • Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla

Experience & Treatment Frequency

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Osteoarthritis of Wrist
Humerus Fracture
Dupuytren's Contracture Treatment

Treatment frequency



Many providers have expertise treating multiple conditions or procedures. FindCare uses a variety of data sources to determine which conditions or procedures a provider treats and their level of experience.
Osteoarthritis of Wrist
Humerus Fracture
Dupuytren's Contracture Treatment
Bone Cancer
Broken Arm
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
De Quervain's Disease
Dupuytrens Contracture
Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Ganglion Cyst
Joint Pain
Limb Pain
Miner's Knee
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Rotator Cuff Tear
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Shoulder Fracture
Tenosynovitis
Trigger Finger
Wrist Fracture
Arthrocentesis
Carpal Tunnel Release
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Open
Neuroplasty
Steroid Injection
Ankle Fracture
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Back Pain
Baker’s Cyst
Bursitis
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Bursitis of Hip
Cervical Radiculopathy
Chondromalacia
Chronic Neck Pain
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Degenerative Disc Disease
Elbow Bursitis
Elbow Sprain
Femur Fracture
Fibular Fracture
Glenoid Labrum Tear
Hand Fracture
Hip Pointer
Hip Tendinitis
Internal Derangement of Knee
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Knee Ligament Tears
Lateral Epicondylitis
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Low Back Pain
Medial Epicondylitis
Meniscus Tear
Neck Muscle Strain
Neck Sprain
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Nerve Sheath Tumors
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteopenia
Patellar Chondromalacia
Radiculopathy
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Hand
Scoliosis
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Spinal Stenosis
Spine Deformities
Whiplash
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Wrist Sprain or Strain
Carpal Tunnel Injection
De Quervain's Release
Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn
Elbow Arthroscopy
Elbow Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Excision of Ganglion
Excision of Metacarpal and Carpal
Excision of Radius or Ulna
Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hand Fracture Treatment Open
Hand or Wrist Tendon Transfer
Hand Tendon Repair
Peripheral Nerve Block
Somatic Nerve Block
Trigger Finger Release
Wrist Fusion
Wrist Replacement
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    • ADVANTAGE Health Solutions, Inc.
    • Aetna
    • Anthem Blue Cross
    • Blue Cross Blue Shield
    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of California
    • Blue Shield of California
    • Clover Health
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    • Humana
    • Molina Healthcare
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    4.5
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    About Dr. Michael Thompson, MD

    Specialties*
    • Orthopedic Surgery

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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1356313167
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    Education & Certifications

    Residency
    • Thos Jefferson University Hospital
    Residency
    Board Certifications
    • Hand Surgery and Orthopedic Surgery
    Board Certifications
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    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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