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Dr. Richard Thunder, MD

Dr. Richard Thunder, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
25+ years of experience

Dr. Richard Thunder, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Bishop, CA and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Stanford University School of Medicine in 1999. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Mammoth Hospital and Northern Inyo Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3.6 Star Rating
Based on 48 reviews 3.6 Star Rating (48 reviews)

Practice

152 Pioneer Ln Ste A Bishop, CA 93514
Telehealth available

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Dr. Thunder's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Thunder

3.6

48 ratings, 24 with a written review
5 Star
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1 Star
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Sep 05, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Jul 04, 2024
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Greg Darling – Mar 31, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Darlene O'Connell – Sep 12, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Dani O – Mar 11, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Chris – Jan 12, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Pamela Peters – Nov 17, 2021
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Nov 12, 2021
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Terrible Dr. Thunder and assistant Ellie. – May 11, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Mar 31, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Dec 02, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
3 people found this helpful
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CM – Nov 06, 2020
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What went well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Stephen Waggoner – Aug 12, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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May 16, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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May 04, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Feb 15, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
2 people found this helpful
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BISHOP, CA – Feb 02, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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La Jolla, San Diego, CA – May 02, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
2 people found this helpful
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San Diego – Apr 24, 2018
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
5 people found this helpful
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MLynch in Crowley Lake Ca – Mar 29, 2018
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About Me

care philosophy

Torrey Pines Orthopaedics is dedicated to providing comprehensive orthopaedic care to our community. TPO was established in 1978 and has grown to include 7 physicians, two office locations, in-office extremity MRI as well as Phyiscal and Occupational...read more
  • Orthopedic Surgery

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  • Stanford University School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1999
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery®
Orthopedic Surgery
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  • California Orthopaedic Association, Member

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Locations

Practice

MBS Ortho152 Pioneer Ln Ste A Bishop, CA 93514
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Practice

Torrey Pines Orthopaedic Medical Group Inc.9850 Genesee Ave Ste 210 La Jolla, CA 92037
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Office12865 Pointe del Mar Way Ste 200 Del Mar, CA 92014
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Practice

Mammoth Hospital85 Sierra Park Rd Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546
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  • Hours
    • Mon: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Tue: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Wed: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Thu: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Fri: 8:00am - 5:00pm
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Mammoth Hospital

    85 Sierra Park Rd
    Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546
    Recipient of 3
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    95%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    7% higher than the national average

    90%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    8% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla

    9888 Genesee Ave
    La Jolla, CA 92037
    Recipient of 15
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    Surgical Care Excellence Award™ (2024)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    87%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% higher than the national average

    81%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    5% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Northern Inyo Hospital

    150 Pioneer Ln
    Bishop, CA 93514

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    89%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% higher than the national average

    80%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    2% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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