Summary

Dr. Thomas Knapp is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon who specializes in family medicine and orthopedic surgery. He earned his medical degree from the University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine and completed his orthopedic surgery residency at USC Medical Center in 1994. Dr. Knapp furthered his training with a sports medicine fellowship at Santa Monica Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine Group in 1995. With 37 years of experience in medicine, he holds certification in orthopedic surgery from the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. He is fluent in both Spanish and English.

Dr. Knapp practices at Cedars-Sinai Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine in Santa Monica, California, and maintains hospital affiliations with Providence Saint Johns Health Center. His expertise includes treating joint pain, shoulder problems, and rotator cuff injuries. He incorporates physical therapy approaches into patient care, including strength training and manual therapy techniques. Patients rate Dr. Knapp highly for his care, giving him an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.7
  • 37 years of experience
  • 37 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Spanish, English
  • Santa Monica Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine Group- Sports Medicine
  • 39 written reviews
  • 1 award
  • 2 specialties
  • 4 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Awards

  • Vitals Preferred Provider

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Office Location

Cedars-Sinai Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine - Santa Monica

2020 Santa Monica Blvd Ste 400Santa Monica, CA 90404
Mon8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Tue8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Wed8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Thu8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Fri8:00 am - 4:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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4.7 
37 Years of Experience 16 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks Spanish, English Speaks Spanish, Vietnamese Speaks English, Arabic Speaks English
Santa Monica , CAPlacentia , CANewport Beach , CAHUNTINGTON BEACH , CA
Med School: University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine Med School: University Of California Irvine College Of Medicine Med School: Ain Shams University, Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Thomas P Knapp

  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - HMO
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Blue Shield of California - HMO
  • Cigna
  • EmblemHealth
  • GEHA
  • Hawaii Medical Service Association (HMSA) - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Health Net
  • Health Net - HMO
  • Humana
  • Humana - HMO
  • Imperial Health Plan of California
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Kaiser Permanente - HMO
  • L.A. Care Health Plan
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Moda Health
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Oscar Health Insurance
  • Oscar Health Insurance - HMO
  • Oscar Health Insurance - POS
  • Santa Clara Family Health Plan
  • SCAN Health Plan
  • SCAN Health Plan - HMO
  • Sharp Health Plan
  • United American
  • United American - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO

Medical Specialties

Thomas P Knapp has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Thomas P Knapp has the following 4 areas of expertise

  • Hip Osteoarthritis
  • Knee Osteoarthritis
  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Osteoarthritis (Hand and Wrist)

Certifications, License, & Education

37 Years Experience

Thomas P Knapp holds an active medical license in the state of California. They are board certified in Orthopaedic Surgery by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.

Board Certifications

Board certified in Orthopaedic Surgery by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of California that expires in 2027.

Education & Training

Fellowship

Completed their fellowship at Santa Monica Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine Group- Sports Medicine in 1995.

Residency

Completed their residency at University of Southern California Medical Center- Orthopaedic Surgery in 1994 and University of Southern California Medical Center- Orthopaedic Surgery in 1990.

Medical School

Graduated from University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine in 1989.

NPI Number

Thomas P Knapp's NPI number is 1871676767.

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Thomas Knapp speaks Spanish and English.
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