Dr. Michael Thompson M.D.
Orthopedist
10666 North Torrey Pines Road MS 116 La Jolla California, 92037About
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
Areas of expertise and specialization
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
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