Summary

Dr. Robert Thorsness is an orthopedic surgeon who specializes in sports medicine, bringing 16 years of experience to his practice. He earned his medical degree from Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine and completed his residency at Strong Memorial Hospital. Dr. Thorsness is fluent in both Spanish and English, allowing him to serve a diverse patient population.

Dr. Thorsness practices at Silver Cross Hospital and sees patients at Illinois Bone & Joint Institute locations in Joliet and New Lenox, Illinois. He focuses on complex joint procedures, including anatomic total shoulder replacement and knee arthroscopy with ligament reconstruction. His expertise also extends to elbow arthroscopy and reconstruction procedures. Patients consistently rate Dr. Thorsness highly, giving him an average rating of 5.0 on Vitals.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 5
  • 16 years of experience
  • 39 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Spanish, English
  • Strong Memorial Hospital
  • 3 written reviews
  • 5 specialties
  • 18 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 2 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. Robert Thorsness has 2 locations

Illinois Bone & Joint Institute

951 Essington RdJoliet, IL 60435
Mon7:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue7:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed7:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu7:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri7:00 am - 3:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Illinois Bone & Joint Institute

1870 Silver Cross Blvd Pavilion B, Suite 200New Lenox, IL 60451
Mon7:00 am - 4:30 pm
Tue7:00 am - 4:30 pm
Wed7:00 am - 4:30 pm
Thu7:00 am - 4:30 pm
Fri7:00 am - 4:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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4.6 
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16 Years of Experience 10 Years of Experience 25 Years of Experience
Virtual Visit Available No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks Spanish, English Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English, Spanish
Joliet , ILDes Plaines , ILDes Plaines , ILMaywood , IL
Med School: Washington University In St Louis School Of Medicine Med School: Case Western Reserve University School Of Medicine Med School: Columbia University College Of Physicians & Surgeons
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Robert Thorsness

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Amita Health
  • Ascension Health
  • Ascension Health - PPO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
  • Cigna
  • Cigna-HealthSpring
  • Corvel - Workers’ Compensation
  • Gilsbar 360 Alliance
  • Golden Rule
  • HealthPartners
  • Humana
  • Humana - Medicare
  • Humana - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Liberty Mutual - Workers’ Compensation
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meridian Health Plan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Meritain Health
  • Molina Healthcare
  • North Shore LIJ CareConnect
  • North Shore LIJ CareConnect - IPA
  • Security Life
  • State Farm - Workers’ Compensation
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC
  • The Hartford - Workers’ Compensation
  • Travelers - Workers’ Compensation
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Wellcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Zenith - Workers’ Compensation

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Robert Thorsness has the following 18 areas of expertise

  • Arthroscopy
  • Bone Fracture
  • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
  • General Orthopedics
  • Herniated Disc
  • Hip Osteoarthritis
  • Joint Pain/Swelling
  • Joint Replacement
  • Knee Osteoarthritis
  • Knee Surgery
  • Laminectomy
  • Orthopedic Surgeon
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Scoliosis
  • Shoulder And Elbow Orthopedic Surgery
  • Sport Medicine Specialist
  • Sports Medicine
  • Surgery

Certifications, License, & Education

16 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Illinois, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Strong Memorial Hospital

Medical School

Washington University In St Louis School Of MedicineGraduated in 2010

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Dr. Robert Thorsness's office located?
Dr. Robert Thorsness's office is located at 951 Essington Rd, Joliet, IL, 60435.
What languages does Dr. Robert Thorsness speak?
Dr. Robert Thorsness speaks Spanish and English.
Does Dr. Robert Thorsness accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Robert Thorsness accepts on their Vitals profile.
Is Dr. Robert Thorsness accepting new patients?
Dr. Robert Thorsness is accepting new patients on Vitals. View Dr. Robert Thorsness's profile on Vitals to make an appointment.
Does Dr. Robert Thorsness accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Yes, Dr. Robert Thorsness accepts virtual/telehealth appointments. Click the virtual visit button on their Vitals profile.

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