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Dr. Thomas Knutson, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
4.9 (291)
Map Pin Small Escondido, CA
Accepting new patients
42 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 42 years of experience. They graduated from Loma Linda University School of Medicine 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 Medical 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 Osteoarthritis 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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    Orthopedics
    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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Hip Replacement with Robotic Assist
Hip Replacement
Osteoarthritis
Joint Pain
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Peripheral Nerve Block
Somatic Nerve Block
Internal Derangement of Knee
Miner's Knee
Back Pain
Bursitis
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Bursitis of Hip
Chondromalacia
Degenerative Disc Disease
Genu Valgum
Gout
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Hip Osteophyte
Hip Tendinitis
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Knee Ligament Tears
Knee Osteophyte
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Lumbosacral Stenosis
Meniscus Tear
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Patellar Chondromalacia
Piriformis Syndrome
Sciatica
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Spinal Stenosis
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Arthrocentesis
Knee Replacement
Steroid Injection
Total Knee Arthroplasty with Robotic Assist
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
Wound Repair
Achilles Tendinitis
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Ankle and Foot Instability or Derangement
Ankle Fracture
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) or Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Arthritis of the Elbow
Ataxia
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Autoimmune Diseases
Avascular Necrosis
Avascular Necrosis of Femoral Head
Baker’s Cyst
Bone Disorders
Cancer
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Chondrocalcinosis
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Pelvic Pain
Clavicle Fracture
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
Difficulty With Walking
Dupuytrens Contracture
Elbow Bursitis
Elbow Injuries
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Femoral Neck Fracture
Femur Fracture
Foot Conditions
Foot Fracture
Foot Sprain
Fracture
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Gait Abnormality
Genu Varum
Glenoid Labrum Tear
Hammer Toe
Hand Conditions
Hand Fracture
Herniated Disc
Hip Fracture
Hip Sprain
Knee Dislocation
Knee Disorders
Knee Fracture
Knee Sprain
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Limb Pain
Lumbar Compression Fracture
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Lupus
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Marfan Syndrome
Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Neck Muscle Strain
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteopenia
Patellar Dislocation
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pelvic Fracture
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Plantar Fasciitis
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Pseudoarthrosis
Pyogenic Arthritis
Radiculopathy
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Knee
Rib Fracture
Rotator Cuff Tear
Runner's Knee
Scoliosis
Seropositive Rheumatoid Arthritis
Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder Disorders
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Sjögren's Syndrome
Spinal Cord Injury
Spine Deformities
Spondylitis
Spondylolisthesis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Stress Fracture of Foot
Systemic Chondromalacia
Tenosynovitis
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Tibial Fracture
Torticollis
Wrist Fracture
All Shoulder or Elbow Replacement Procedures
Hip Replacement Revision
Hip Resurfacing
Joint Drainage
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Knee Arthroscopy
Knee Replacement Revision
Meniscectomy
Partial Knee Replacement
Separated Femoral Epiphysis Treatment
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture Treatment
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    4.9
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    Based on 291 ratings
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    About Dr. Thomas Knutson, MD

    Specialties*
    • Orthopedic Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 42 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 Medical Center
    Residency
    Internship
    • Loma Linda University Medical Center
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • Loma Linda University School of Medicine
    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 Osteoarthritis, 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.

    291 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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