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Robert Thornsberry, M.D.
OrthoGeorgia
Orthopedics: Injuries of the Hip, Knee, and Shoulder, Fracture Care, Joint Reconstruction
Macon, Milledgeville
4.9
452 Ratings
153 Comments
Dr. Robert Thornsberry is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon with fellowship training in sports medicine and specializes in treating injuries of the hip, knee, and shoulder.
4.9
452 Ratings
153 Comments
Dr. Robert Thornsberry is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon with fellowship training in sports medicine and specializes in treating injuries of the hip, knee, and shoulder.
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Dr. Robert Thornsberry is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon with a fellowship in sports medicine. His special interests are athletic injuries, ACL reconstruction, arthroscopy of the shoulder and knee, fracture care, total joint reconstruction (knee, hip and shoulder) and resurfacing of the knee. He was the first orthopaedic surgeon in Central Georgia certified to perform a Robotic Arm Assisted Knee Surgery (MAKO) for resurfacing of the knee.
Dr. Thornsberry is a Hughston Foundation Sports Medicine Fellow and has authored multiple book chapters and medical journal articles on knee and hip surgery as well as orthopaedic trauma surgery.
Dr. Thornsberry enjoys spending time with family, golf, weight training, biking, fishing, team sports, and acts as team physician for Stratford Academy, Georgia Military College, Georgia College and State University, and the Macon Mayhem Professional Hockey Club. In the past, he has acted as team physician at the University of Kentucky, Kentucky State University, and Valdosta State University.
CLINICAL INTERESTS
Hip Care: including total hip joint replacement and revision, fracture management, arthritis, hip arthroscopy, impingement, tendon repair, tendinitis, joint restoration/preservation and labral repair.
Knee Care: including total knee joint replacement and revision, cartilage injuries and restoration, arthritis, arthroscopy, meniscus repairs, Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) injections and fracture care.
Shoulder Care: including total shoulder joint replacement, reverse total shoulder joint replacement, Bankart repair, bursitis, frozen shoulder, fracture care, rotator cuff pathology, arthritis, joint restoration/preservation and labral repairs.
Sports Medicine: including arthroscopy, anterior Cruciate ligament (ACL) repair, meniscus tears, cartilage restoration, fracture care and joint restoration/preservation.
EDUCATION
Certification: Board Certified, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Fellowship: Sports Medicine, Hughston Clinic in Columbus, Ga, under the direction of Dr. Jack Hughston
Residency: University of Kentucky, Lexington and Shriner's Hospital for Crippled Children, Lexington
Medical Degree: Medical College of Georgia, Augusta
HOSPITAL AND SURGERY CENTER AFFILIATIONS
Medical Center Navicent Health
Coliseum Northside Hospital
OrthoGeorgia Outpatient Surgery Center
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I was very pleased with my visit with Dr. Thornsberry. I will continue to see him for my orthopedic problems.
I appreciated that he took the time to listen to my issue and is taking steps to resolve it. He actually cared about my well being.
Excellent
Terrific doctor. NP Melissa Andrews is wonderful!!! She’s got a terrific bedside manner and is quick to return Portal messages.
So nice ! Great doctor from all his patients in Hawkinsville !
Doctor Thornberry, He Smooth and sweet honest. And patient very patient. No matter what you ask him, he makes sure you understand exactly what you talking about.
I think the doc has a great bedside manner. He took care of me in the hospital.
On time & answered all concerns brought up. Directly treated shoulder with steroid injection, which offered relief. Follow-up in August.
Just love the guy!😍♥️
Dr Thornberry was a true professional and explained everything very well.