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Dr. Robert Tonks, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
4.1 (13)
Map Pin Small San Diego, CA
Accepting new patients

Overview of Dr. Robert Tonks, MD

Dr. Robert Tonks, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in San Diego, CA. Dr. Tonks, completed a residency at Jackson Memorial Hosp-University Miami School of Medicine. Patients rated Dr. Tonks an average 4.1 star rating.

Dr. Tonks works at Practice in San Diego, CA with other offices in La Jolla, CA and Chula Vista, CA. They frequently treat conditions like Knee Fracture and Patellar Fracture along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Tonks' Office Locations

  1. 1
    Robert D. Tonks M.d. Inc.
    8010 Frost St Ste 604, San Diego, CA 92123 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (858) 576-9901
  2. 2
    Scripps Memorial Hospital-la Jolla
    9888 Genesee Ave, La Jolla, CA 92037 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (858) 576-9901
  3. 3
    Sharp Memorial Hospital
    7901 Frost St, San Diego, CA 92123 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (858) 939-3400
  4. 4
    Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center
    751 Medical Center Ct, Chula Vista, CA 91911 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (619) 502-5800

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • Scripps Green Hospital
  • Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla
  • Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center

Experience & Treatment Frequency

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Knee Fracture
Patellar Fracture
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Knee Fracture
Patellar Fracture
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation 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.
Knee Fracture
Patellar Fracture
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Broken Arm
Elbow Bursitis
Femur Fracture
Hip Fracture
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Humerus Fracture
Tibial Fracture
Ankle Fracture
Bursitis
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Femoral Neck Fracture
Fibular Fracture
Foot Fracture
Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Gout
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Joint Pain
Knee Sprain
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Limb Pain
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteopenia
Pelvic Fracture
Pyogenic Arthritis
Rib Fracture
Rotator Cuff Tear
Shoulder Fracture
Wrist Fracture
Achilles Tendon Rupture Repair
Excision of Femur or Knee
Foot and Ankle DislocationTreatment, Open
Foot and Ankle Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Open
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Open
Hip Fracture and-or Dislocation Treatment, Open
Hip Replacement
Hip Replacement with Robotic Assist
Wound Repair
AC Joint Injury
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) or Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear
Arthritis
Arthritis of the Elbow
Avascular Necrosis
Back Pain
Baker’s Cyst
Bone Cancer
Broken Neck
Bunion
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Chondrocalcinosis
Chondromalacia
Chronic Pelvic Pain
Clavicle Fracture
Coccyx or Sacrum Fracture
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
De Quervain's Disease
Degenerative Disc Disease
Difficulty With Walking
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Foot Sprain
Gait Abnormality
Ganglion Cyst
Genu Valgum
Hammer Toe
Hand Fracture
Herniated Disc
Hip Osteophyte
Hip Pointer
Hip Sprain
Internal Derangement of Knee
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Knee Dislocation
Knee Ligament Tears
Knee Tendinitis
Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL) Sprain
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Compression Fracture
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
Lupus
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Meniscus Tear
Miner's Knee
Morton's Neuroma
Muscle Cramping
Myelopathy
Neck Muscle Strain
Neck Strain (incl. Whiplash Injury)
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Osteoarthritis of Elbow
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteoarthritis of Wrist
Osteosarcoma
Patellar Chondromalacia
Patellar Tendonitis
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pathological Spine Fracture
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Plantar Fasciitis
Radiculopathy
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Runner's Knee
Rupture of Achilles Tendon
Sacral Fracture
Scapular Fracture
Sciatica
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Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
Scoliosis
Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Sjögren's Syndrome
Spina Bifida
Spinal Stenosis
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Spine Deformities
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Spondylitis
Spondylolisthesis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Sternum Fracture
Tenosynovitis
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Torticollis
Trigger Finger
ACL Surgery
All Shoulder or Elbow Replacement Procedures
Arthrocentesis
Arthroplasty
Bunion Surgery
Bursal Drainage
Carpal Tunnel Release
De Quervain's Release
Elbow Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Elbow Fracture Repair
Elbow Replacement
Excision of Metacarpal and Carpal
Excision of Radius or Ulna
Excision of Tarsal or Metatarsal
Excision of Tibia or Fibula
Foot and Ankle Dislocation Treatment, Closed
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Closed
Foot and Ankle Ligament and Tendon Repair
Foot Dislocation Treatment
Foot Dislocation Treatment Open
Foot Fracture Treatment Closed
Foot Fracture Treatment Open
Hammer Toe Repair
Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Closed
Hand Tendon Repair
Hip Impingement Procedure
Hip Replacement Revision
Hip Resurfacing
Joint Drainage
Knee Arthroscopy
Knee Dislocation Treatment
Knee Replacement
Knee Replacement Revision
Meniscectomy
Meniscus Surgery
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Neuroplasty
Periacetabular Osteotomy
Peripheral Nerve Block
Rotator Cuff Surgery
Separated Femoral Epiphysis Treatment
Separated Shoulder Treatment
Shoulder Arthroscopy
Shoulder Dislocation Surgery
Shoulder Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture Treatment
Shoulder Replacement
Somatic Nerve Block
Spinal Fusion
Spine Fracture Treatment
Steroid Injection
Synovial Biopsy
Total Hip Replacement
Total Joint Replacement
Total Knee Arthroplasty with Robotic Assist
Trigger Finger Release
Wrist Fusion
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    4.1
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    About Dr. Robert Tonks, MD

    Specialties*
    • Orthopedic Surgery

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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1659395671
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    Education & Certifications

    Residency
    • Jackson Memorial Hosp-University Miami School of Medicine
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    Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

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

    13 patients have reviewed Dr. Tonks. The overall rating for this provider is 4.1. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Tonks.

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