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Dr. Thomas Knutson, MD

Orthopedic Surgery
4.9 (245)
Map Pin Small Escondido, CA
Accepting new patients
41 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Thomas Knutson, MD

Dr. Thomas Knutson, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in Escondido, CA. They specialize in Orthopedic Surgery, has 41 years of experience. They graduated from Loma Linda Univ Sch Of Med and is affiliated with Palomar Medical Center Escondido, Palomar Medical Center Downtown Escondido and Palomar Medical Center Poway. Dr. Knutson, completed a residency at Loma Linda University Med Center. Patients rated Dr. Knutson an average 4.9 star rating.

Dr. Knutson works at Arch Health Medical Group in Escondido, CA. They frequently treat conditions like Joint Pain 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. Knutson's Office Locations

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    1955 Citracado Pkwy Ste 302, Escondido, CA 92029 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (760) 743-4789

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • Palomar Medical Center Escondido
  • Palomar Medical Center Downtown Escondido
  • Palomar Medical Center Poway

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Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) or Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear Chevron Icon
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Chronic Neck Pain Chevron Icon
Chronic Pelvic Pain Chevron Icon
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Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) Chevron Icon
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Elbow Injuries Chevron Icon
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Plantar Fasciitis Chevron Icon
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    4.9
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    About Dr. Thomas Knutson, MD

    Specialties
    • Orthopedic Surgery
    Specialties
    Years of Experience
    • 41 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, German
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    NPI Number
    • 1962409938
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • University Of California San Diego Medical Center
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • Loma Linda University Med Center
    Residency
    Internship
    • Loma Linda University Med Center
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • Loma Linda Univ Sch Of Med
    Medical Education

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

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

    Dr. Knutson works at Arch Health Medical Group in Escondido, CA. View the full address on Dr. Knutson’s profile.

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

    245 patients have reviewed Dr. Knutson. The overall rating for this provider is 4.9. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Knutson.

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