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Dr. Roger Thorne, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
4.3 (25)
Map Pin Small La Jolla, CA
Accepting new patients

Overview of Dr. Roger Thorne, MD

Dr. Roger Thorne, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in La Jolla, CA. Dr. Thorne, completed a fellowship at Hospital For Spinal Surgery|Hospital for Special Surgery. Dr. Thorne, completed a residency at Elizabethtown Hospital Chldn-Yo|Hahnemann University Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Thorne an average 4.3 star rating.

Dr. Thorne works at Practice in La Jolla, CA with other offices in San Diego, CA. They frequently treat conditions like Low Back Pain, Spinal Stenosis and Lumbar Spinal Stenosis along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Anthem Blue Cross 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. Thorne's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Sav-on Drugs #9107
    10710 N Torrey Pines Rd, La Jolla, CA 92037 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (858) 554-7988
  2. 2
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    10790 Rancho Bernardo Rd, San Diego, CA 92127 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (858) 554-7988
  3. 3
    Scripps Green Hospital
    10666 N Torrey Pines Rd, La Jolla, CA 92037 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (858) 554-7988

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • Scripps Green Hospital
  • Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas

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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.
Low Back Pain
Spinal Stenosis
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Back Pain
Bursitis
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Bursitis of Hip
Chronic Neck Pain
Degenerative Disc Disease
Difficulty With Walking
Gait Abnormality
Herniated Disc
Hip Tendinitis
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Joint Pain
Limb Pain
Lumbar Compression Fracture
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
Lumbosacral Stenosis
Neck Muscle Strain
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Radiculopathy
Sciatica
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Spinal Osteophyte
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Spondylolisthesis
Herniated Disc Surgery
Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
Laminoforaminotomy
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Spinal Fusion
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Ankle Fracture
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Arthritis of the Elbow
Baker’s Cyst
Bone Cancer
Broken Arm
Broken Neck
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cervical Radiculopathy
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Chondrocalcinosis
Chondromalacia
Chronic Pelvic Pain
Clavicle Fracture
Coccygeal Pain
Coccyx or Sacrum Fracture
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
De Quervain's Disease
Dupuytrens Contracture
Elbow Bursitis
Elbow Sprain
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Gout
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Hand Fracture
Hip Sprain
Humerus Fracture
Internal Derangement of Knee
Knee Dislocation
Knee Fracture
Knee Ligament Tears
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Lupus
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Meniscus Tear
Miner's Knee
Myelopathy
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteopenia
Osteosarcoma
Patellar Chondromalacia
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pathological Spine Fracture
Pelvic Fracture
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Piriformis Syndrome
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rotator Cuff Tear
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Sacrum Disorders
Scapular Fracture
Schmorl's Nodes
Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
Scoliosis
Shoulder Fracture
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Spina Bifida
Spinal Cord Injury
Spine Deformities
Spondylitis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Tenosynovitis
Thoracic Compression Fracture
Thoracic Radiculopathy
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Thoracic Spine Myelopathy
Thoracic Stenosis
Trigger Finger
Wrist Fracture
Arthrocentesis
Dural Repair or Other Spinal Cord Repair
Joint Drainage
Kyphoplasty
Laminoplasty
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Neuroplasty
Percutaneous Kyphoplasty
Percutaneous Vertebroplasty
Periacetabular Osteotomy
Spinal Compression Fracture Repair
Spinal Cord Stimulation
Steroid Injection
Trigger Point Injection
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    4.3
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    About Dr. Roger Thorne, MD

    Specialties*
    • Orthopedic Surgery

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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Spanish
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    NPI Number
    • 1336190826
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Hospital For Spinal Surgery|Hospital for Special Surgery
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • Elizabethtown Hospital Chldn-Yo|Hahnemann University Hospital
    Residency
    Internship
    • Hahnemann University Hospital
    Internship
    Board Certifications
    • Orthopedic Surgery
    Board Certifications
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    Dr. Roger Thorne, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Thorne is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

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

    Dr. Thorne has seen patients for Low Back Pain, Spinal Stenosis and Lumbar Spinal Stenosis, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Thorne on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    25 patients have reviewed Dr. Thorne. The overall rating for this provider is 4.3. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Thorne.

    Whether a person prefers to schedule an appointment online or over the phone with Dr. Thorne, there are benefits to both methods. A person calling to schedule an with Dr. Thorne 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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