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Michael Thompson, MD, Orthopaedic Surgery, La Jolla, CA

MichaelAllenThompsonMD

Orthopaedic Surgery La Jolla, CA

Hand Surgery

Staff Orthopaedic/Hand Surgeon

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  • Office

    10666 N Torrey Pines Rd
    Scripps Clinic Torrey Pines Orthopaedic Division Ms116
    La Jolla, CA 92037
    Phone+1 858-455-9100

Education & Training

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

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 2009 - 2026
  • MD State Medical License
    MD State Medical License 1990 - 2025
  • American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery
  • American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Surgery of the Hand

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • San Diego Top Doctors Award 2022 San Diego County Medical Society, 2022
  • San Diego Top Doctors Award 2020 San Diego County Medical Society, 2020
  • San Diego Top Doctors Award 2019 San Diego County Medical Society, 2019
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

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
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Books/Book Chapters

Research History

  • 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

Professional Memberships