Torrey Pines Orthopaedic Group
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Our Physicians

The physicians of Torrey Pines Orthopaedic Medical Group are experts in their field. Trained at top programs across the country, our doctors provide comprehensive orthopaedic care for our community. We are committed to resolving your orthopaedic condition with respect, compassion and the highest quality orthopaedic care consistent with current knowledge and technology.

Richard A Brown, M.D.

Medical School Duke University School of Medicine
Internship University of California, San Diego
Orthopaedic Residency University of California, San Diego
Fellowship in Orthopaedic Research University of California, San Diego
Fellowship in Hand Surgery University of California, San Diego
Fellowship in Hand Surgery Massachusetts General Hospital

Specializing in Hand Surgery including Reconstructive, Trauma and Microsurgery

David R. Hackley, M.D.

Medical School Georgetown University School of Medicine
Internship Georgetown University Hospital
Orthopaedic Residency Georgetown University Hospital

Specializing in Sports Injuries, Arthroscopy, Shoulder/Knee/Foot/Ankle

Stephen C. Shoemaker, M.D.

Medical School University of Southern California Medical School
Internship University of California, Los Angeles Center for Health Sciences
Orthopaedic Residency University of California, Los Angeles Center for Health Sciences
Fellowship in Knee and Sports Medicine Southern California Permanente Group

Specializing in Sports Medicine and Arthroscopic Surgery

F. Craig Swenson, M.D.

Medical School Georgetown University School of Medicine
Internship University of California, Irvine Medical Center
Orthopaedic Residency University of California, Irvine Medical Center

Specializing in Total Joint Replacement, Arthritis and Reconstructive Surgery, Arthroscopy and General Orthopaedic Surgery

Richard M. Thunder, M.D.

Medical School Stanford University School of Medicine
Internship Stanford University School of Medicine
Orthopaedic Residency Stanford University School of Medicine
Fellowship in Spine Surgery Stanford University School of Medicine and San Francisco Orthopaedic Surgeons

Specializing in Spinal Disorders and General Orthopaedic Surgery

Paul R. Woody, M.D.

Medical School Temple University
Internship Mercy Hospital and Medical Center
Orthopaedic Residency University of California, San Diego
Fellowship in Adult and Children’s Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre, Oxford England

Specializing in General Orthopaedics and Sports Injuries

Roger E. Murken, M.D.

Medical School University of Colorado School of Medicine
Orthopaedic Residency University of Colorado Department of Orthopaedics
Fellowship Balance Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Fellowship

Specializing in general orthopaedic surgery, sports medicine, trauma and foot and ankle surgery