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Dr. Robert Tonks, MD

Orthopedic Surgery
4.3 (12)
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. They completed their residency with Jackson Meml Hosp-University Miami Sch Med

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

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    8010 Frost St Ste 604, San Diego, CA 92123 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (858) 576-9901

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

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Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Separated Femoral Epiphysis Treatment
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
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Separated Femoral Epiphysis Treatment

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Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS) Chevron Icon
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Shoulder Dislocation Chevron Icon
Spine Fractures, Traumatic Chevron Icon
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Resection or Ablation of Bone Tumor, Partial or Complete Resection of Bone, Debridement of Bone Chevron Icon
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Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment Chevron Icon
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Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve) Chevron Icon
Osteoarthritis of Spine Chevron Icon
Osteosarcoma Chevron Icon
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Peripheral Nerve Disorders Chevron Icon
Pyogenic Arthritis Chevron Icon
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Runner's Knee Chevron Icon
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Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement) Chevron Icon
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Shoulder Arthroscopy Chevron Icon
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    About Dr. Robert Tonks, MD

    Specialties
    • Orthopedic Surgery
    Specialties
    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1659395671
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    Education & Certifications

    Residency
    • Jackson Meml Hosp-University Miami Sch Med
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