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Richard Thunder, MD

  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Orthopaedic Surgery, Spine
Richard Thunder, MD
249 patients recommend this provider
Accepts new patients
age-group-adults-color Treats adults

Contact

9850 Genesee Ave
# 210
La Jolla, CA 92037
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Phone Number
858-535-1075
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Expertise

  • Orthopaedic Surgery
  • Orthopaedic Surgery, Spine

Hospital Affiliations

Languages

  • English

Biography

Dr. Richard Thunder is an orthopedic surgeon, specializing in spine conditions, pain management and general orthopedic care, including trauma and joint replacement.

Board Certifications

  • American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, Orthopedics, 2007

Medical Education

  • Stanford University School of Medicine, MD, 1999

Residencies

  • Stanford University Medical Center, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2004

Fellowships

  • Stanford University Hospital, Orthopaedic Surgery, Spine, 2005

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