Dr. Roger Thorne, MD | La Jolla, CA | Orthopedic Surgery

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Dr. Roger Thorne is an orthopedic surgeon who earned his medical degree from Drexel College of Medicine. With over five decades of practice, he brings extensive expertise to treating musculoskeletal conditions and injuries. Dr. Thorne is fluent in both Spanish and English, allowing him to serve a diverse patient population.

Dr. Thorne practices at Scripps Clinic Torrey Pines in La Jolla, California, and maintains affiliations with Scripps Green Hospital, Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla, and Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas. He specializes in treating back pain across all age groups, including pregnant patients and children. His approach includes physical therapy, strength training, and manual therapy techniques to help patients recover and maintain mobility. Patients have rated him 4.6 out of 5 stars on average.

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4.6

41 Ratings
53 years of experience
speaks Spanish, English
Drexel College of Medicine AKA Hahnemann University
11 written reviews
1 specialty
17 areas of expertise
3 board certifications
3 hospital affiliations
1 office location
Male

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This physician told me he doesn't like to work on Mondays because he sees patients on that day and all they do is complain about pain. He is lacking in peoples skills and has a quick temper. He is an excellent surgeon and I absolutely will say that, but I have nothing else positive to say.

April 27th, 2022

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Dr. Roger Thorne is the best ! I was up walking the day after surgery with no pain, and with fifty percent of the feeling back in my legs and my back pain gone. Thank you very much Dr. Thorne

February 20th, 2017

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Great back work

August 24th, 2016

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excellent doctor

August 13th, 2016

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He is the best.

September 27th, 2015

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No actual follow up at Scrips as I lived out of state.

May 15th, 2015

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I was in a car accident and suffered a slipped disc that created sciatica that was unbearable. I was unable to sit, stand or sleep and was on quite a few prescriptions for pain. After the surgery which went quick and fairly easy, I am completely back to normal!

October 23rd, 2013

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I am 75 and still very active thanks to Dr. Thorne. Dr. Thorne did my lower back surgery 25 years ago, after counseling me to wait a few months before deciding on surgery.I waited, chose surgery, and never looked back. Since then, he has operated on 3 of my friends, with excellent results. Now my wife is suffering, and we will rely on his judgement on whether to have surgery. He is an excellent diagnostician and will not recommend surgery except as a last resort.

September 20th, 2011

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Dr. Thorne is very competent and truly cares about his patients. I would highly recommend him!

June 3rd, 2011

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If you want a no nonsense Dr to tell you the way it really is Dr Thorne is for you too. he's the BEST

May 31st, 2011

Scripps Clinic Torrey Pines

10710 N Torrey Pines RdLa Jolla, CA 92037

Tel: (858) 554-7988

Mon7:00 am - 7:00 pm

Tue7:00 am - 7:00 pm

Wed7:00 am - 7:00 pm

Thu7:00 am - 7:00 pm

Fri7:00 am - 7:00 pm

Sat8:00 am - 12:00 pm

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Dr. Roger Thorne, MD	Dr. Michael Klassen, MD	Dr. Alon A Garay, MD	Dr. Kimberly Michele Spahn, MD
Orthopedic Surgery	Orthopedic Surgery	Orthopedic Surgery	Orthopedic Surgery
	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
4.6 (41 Ratings)	4.9 (764 Ratings)	4 (14 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)
53 Years of Experience	37 Years of Experience	43 Years of Experience	15 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	Virtual Visit Available	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks Spanish, English	Speaks English	Speaks English, Spanish	Speaks Tagalog, Spanish
La Jolla , CA	Monterey , CA	San Diego , CA	San Diego , CA
Med School: Drexel College of Medicine AKA Hahnemann University	Med School: David Geffen School of Medicine - UCLA	Med School: Georgetown University School Of Medicine	Med School: LOYOLA UNIVERSITY CHICAGO STRITCH SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
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Orthopedic Surgery

Arthroscopy
Bone Fracture
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Herniated Disc
Hip Osteoarthritis
Hip Surgery
Joint Pain/Swelling
Joint Replacement
Knee Osteoarthritis
Laminectomy
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis (Hand and Wrist)
Scoliosis
Spinal Fractures
Spinal Stenosis
Sports Medicine
Surgery

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, California, 2027, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Medical School

Drexel College of Medicine AKA Hahnemann UniversityGraduated in 1973

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Which hospitals is Dr. Roger Thorne affiliated with?: Dr. Roger Thorne is affiliated with Scripps Green Hospital, Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla, and Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas.

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