Michael Allen Thompson MD

Hand Surgery

Staff Orthopaedic/Hand Surgeon

10666 N Torrey Pines RdScripps Clinic Torrey Pines Orthopaedic Division Ms116La Jolla, CA 92037
Phone+1 858-455-9100

Summary

Dr. Michael Thompson is an orthopaedic surgeon based in La Jolla, CA, with a subspecialty in hand surgery. He completed his medical education at Wayne State University School of Medicine, followed by a residency in orthopaedic surgery and a fellowship in hand surgery. Dr. Thompson has held several staff physician positions, currently serving as Attending Surgeon at Scripps Clinic Torrey Pines and at the San Diego Veterans Affairs Medical Center after retiring as a Captain from the U.S. Navy. He has deployed in combat operations with the United States Marine Corps. He has been assigned to the Hospital Ships USNS Comfort and USNS Mercy. He has volunteered regularly with volunteer medical missions as an Orthopedic Surgeon. He has served as an Examiner with the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery for over 10 years. His expertise includes hand and wrist surgery, shoulder and elbow surgery, upper extremity functional reconstruction, and hand and wrist oncology. He has contributed to the field through various publications and has received multiple awards, such as the San Diego Top Doctors Award and the Bronze Star Award from the United States Navy.

Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University/TJUHFellowship, Hand Surgery (Orthopaedic Surgery), 1998 - 1999
National Capital ConsortiumResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 1992 - 1996
National Capital ConsortiumInternship, Transitional Year, 1988 - 1989
Wayne State University School of MedicineClass of 1988

PubMed

2 citations
Osteoid osteoma of the scaphoid: magnetic resonance imaging vessel sign.
Steven R. Kussman, Michael Thompson, Eric Y. Chang
Clinical Imaging. 2015-07-01
Dynamic magnetic resonance imaging of partial-thickness retearing of distal biceps tendon after endobutton repair.
Eric Y. Chang, Michael Thompson, Christine B. Chung
American Journal of Orthopedics. 2014-11-01
1 citations
Orthopaedic war injuries: recent developments in treatment and research
Dana C. Covey, Roy K. Aaron, Martin F. Baechler, Christopher T Born, Deborah Mck.Ciombor
Instructional Course Lectures. 2009-01-01

Journal Articles

Expression of Proto-Oncogenes in Normal and Papovavirus Transformed or Infected Rat Fibroblasts
Winberry, L., C. Priehs, K. Friderici, M. Thompson, Virology 147, 154-168
Surgical Reconstruction of a Late-Presenting Volar Radiocarpal Dislocation
Hofmeister, E., B. Fitzgerald, M. Thompson, A. Shin, Am J Ortho, 2008
The Effect of Drilling Angle on Posterior Interosseous Nerve Safety During Open and Endoscopic Anterior Single-Incision Publications: Exhibits/”Presentations: Repair o...
Saldua, N., J. Carney, C. Dewing, M. Thompson, Arthroscopy, 2008
Delayed Flexor Digitorum Superficialis and Profundus Ruptures in a Trigger Finger After Steroid Injection: A Case Report
Hofmeister, E., B. Fitzgerald, M. Thompson, J Hand Surg, 2008
A Unique Case of Ulnar Tunnel Syndrome in a Bicyclist Requiring Operative Release
Armstrong, S, E. Hofmeister, M. Thompson, Am J Ortho., 2007
Recurrent Schwannoma with Bony Erosion of the Distal Middle Finger
Thompson, Am J Orthop, 2007
Delayed Flexor Digitorum Superficialis and Profundus Ruptures in a Trigger Finger after a Steroid Injection: A Case Report
Fitzgerald BT, Hofmeister EP, Fan RA, Thompson MA, J Hand Surg [Am],, 2005
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Books/Book Chapters

Rehabilitation of the Hand and Upper Extremity Sixth Edition
Chapter: Rehabilitation of the Hand Upper Extremity in Tetraplegia,
Page 1684 - 1705Botte, Michael J. MD, Kiana L. Kivirahk OTR/L CHT, Yasuko O. Kinoshita, OTR/L CHT, Michael A. Thompson MD, Lorenzo L. Pacelli MD, R. Scott Meyer MDMosby Inc., Philadelphia2011
Atlas of the Hand Clinics
Chapter: The Use of Ilizarov Technique in Treatment of Radial Club Hand
Thompson, MA, A. Lee Osterman, Richard Davidson2000

Research AssistantThe Role of Insulin Second Messengers in Cellular Metabolism Department of Biochemistry Michigan State University East Lansing, MI1987 - 1987
Junior Research AssociateViral Induction of Proto-Oncogene Expression Department of Natural Sciences Michigan State University1983 - 1984