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Dr. Robert Thorsness, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
5.0 (42)
Map Pin Small Joliet, IL
Accepting new patients
14 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Robert Thorsness, MD

Dr. Robert Thorsness, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in Joliet, IL. They specialize in Orthopedic Surgery, has 14 years of experience, and is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery. They graduated from Washington University, St Louis and is affiliated with Silver Cross Hospital, AMITA Health Saint Joseph Medical Center Joliet and Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital. Dr. Thorsness, completed a residency at University of Rochester. Patients rated Dr. Thorsness an average 5.0 star rating.

Dr. Thorsness works at Hinsdale Orthopaedics, a Division of Illinois Bone & Joint Institute in Joliet, IL with other offices in New Lenox, IL. They frequently treat conditions like Joint Pain, Rotator Cuff Tear and Osteoarthritis of Shoulder along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Anthem 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. Thorsness' Office Locations

  1. 1
    Joliet Office
    951 Essington Rd, Joliet, IL 60435 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (815) 744-4551
    Monday
    07:00 - 20:00
    Tuesday
    07:00 - 20:00
    Wednesday
    07:00 - 20:00
    Thursday
    07:00 - 20:00
    Friday
    07:00 - 16:00
    Saturday
    09:00 - 13:00
    Sunday
    Closed
  2. 2
    New Lenox Office
    1870 Silver Cross Blvd Ste 200, New Lenox, IL 60451 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (815) 462-3474
    Monday
    07:00 - 16:30
    Tuesday
    07:00 - 16:30
    Wednesday
    07:00 - 16:30
    Thursday
    07:00 - 16:30
    Friday
    07:00 - 16:30
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • Silver Cross Hospital
  • AMITA Health Saint Joseph Medical Center Joliet
  • Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital

Experience & Treatment Frequency

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Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Joint Pain
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Osteoarthritis of Shoulder

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.
Joint Pain
Rotator Cuff Tear
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Humerus Fracture
Limb Pain
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Elbow
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Scapular Fracture
Shoulder Fracture
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Shoulder Osteophyte
Arthrocentesis
Peripheral Nerve Block
Reverse Total Shoulder and Total Shoulder Replacement
Shoulder Replacement
Somatic Nerve Block
Steroid Injection
Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis
Arthritis of the Elbow
Avascular Necrosis
Back Pain
Bursitis
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cervical Radiculopathy
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Chondrocalcinosis
Chondromalacia
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Pelvic Pain
Clavicle Fracture
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus
De Quervain's Disease
Degenerative Disc Disease
Difficulty With Walking
Elbow Bursitis
Elbow Disorders
Elbow Injuries
Elbow Pain
Elbow Sprain
Elbow Strain
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Femur Fracture
Gait Abnormality
Glenoid Labrum Tear
Gout
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Herniated Disc
Hip Fracture
Infective Arthritis
Internal Derangement of Knee
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Knee Dislocation
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Lateral Epicondylitis
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Ligament Disorders
Ligament Tears
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Lupus
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Medial Epicondylitis
Miner's Knee
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteopenia
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pelvic Fracture
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Pyogenic Arthritis
Radiculopathy
Repeated Shoulder Dislocation
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rib Fracture
Runner's Knee
Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
Scoliosis
Shoulder Diseases
Shoulder Disorders
Shoulder Injuries
Shoulder Pain
Spinal Stenosis
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Spondylitis
Spondylolisthesis
Sports Injuries
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Systemic Chondromalacia
Tenosynovitis
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Wrist Sprain or Strain
All Shoulder or Elbow Replacement Procedures
Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn
Elbow Arthroscopy
Elbow Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Elbow Reconstruction
Elbow Replacement
Elbow Surgery
Excision of Humerus
Fracture Care
Joint Drainage
Knee Arthroscopy
Knee Ligament Reconstruction
Knee Replacement
Ligament Reconstruction
Ligament Repair
McMurray's Test
Reverse Total Shoulder Replacement
Rotator Cuff Surgery
Separated Femoral Epiphysis Treatment
Shoulder Arthroscopy
Shoulder Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture Treatment
Shoulder Reconstruction
Shoulder Replacement Revision
Shoulder Surgery
Sports Medicine Related Procedures
Total Knee Arthroplasty with Robotic Assist
Worker's Compensation Evaluations
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    About Dr. Robert Thorsness, MD

    Specialties*
    • Orthopedic Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 14 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1588989164
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Rush University
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • University of Rochester
    Residency
    Medical Education
    • Washington University, St Louis
    Medical Education
    Undergraduate School
    • Northwestern University
    Undergraduate School
    Board Certifications
    • Orthopedic Surgery
    Board Certifications
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    Dr. Thorsness has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Thorsness has seen patients for Joint Pain, Rotator Cuff Tear and Osteoarthritis of Shoulder, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Thorsness on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    42 patients have reviewed Dr. Thorsness. The overall rating for this provider is 5.0. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Thorsness.

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