Dr. Michael Thompson M.D., Hand Surgeon
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Dr. Michael Thompson M.D.

Orthopedist

5/5(35)
10666 North Torrey Pines Road MS 116 La Jolla California, 92037
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About

Michael Thompson, MD, is part of the Scripps Healthcare family in California.  Dr. Thompson serves 2 clinics, in San Diego and La Jolla, where he specializes in hand surgery.  He has also had a lucrative career in the United States military, completing a consortium in orthopedic surgery with the United States Navy.  An author of articles and book chapters, Dr. Thompson is a member of many prominent orthopedic associations for civilians and military personnel.  He also has additional board certification in hand surgery. 

Education and Training

Wayne State University

Wayne State Univ Sch of Med, Detroit Mi 1988

Wayne State University School of Medicine 1988

Board Certification

American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery - Orthopaedic Surgery

Surgery of the Hand

Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 36 years of experience

Areas of expertise and specialization

Hand Surgery

Faculty Titles & Positions

  • National Public Speaking -

Treatments

  • Trigger Finger
  • Peripheral Neuropathy
  • Arthritis
  • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
  • Neuropathy
  • Dupuytren's Contracture
  • Pain
  • Cellulitis

Internships

  • National Naval Medical Center (Internal Medicine)

Professional Society Memberships

  • American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, American Association for Hand Surgery, Society of Military Orthopaedic Surgeons

Articles and Publications

  • Articles, Chapters in Books

What do you attribute your success to?

  • Being Affiliated with Great Organizations

Favorite professional publications

  • Journal of Hand Surgery, Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery

Dr. Michael Thompson M.D.'s Practice location

10666 North Torrey Pines Road MS 116 -
La Jolla, California 92037
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Dr. Michael Thompson, MD

10666 N Torrey Pines Rd Scripps Clinic Torrey Pines Orthopaedic Division Ms116 -
La Jolla, CA 92037
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