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Robert Thornsberry, M.D.
OrthoGeorgia
Orthopedics: Injuries of the Hip, Knee, and Shoulder, Fracture Care, Joint Reconstruction
Macon, Milledgeville
Most recent review: 1 week ago
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4.9
643 Ratings
225 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
643 Ratings
225 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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Very good service!
Dr. Thornsberry has replaced four knees in our household, the fourth being completed today in their outpatient surgery center. We are very appreciative of his skill and the thorough, patient-centered systems within OrthoGeorgia.
Wonderful doctor and surgeon!
Dr. Thornsberry did my Left Knee 1 1/2 Year’s ago. He did my Right Knee 11 weeks ago. All has turned out great.
Everything about my visit was exceptional!!! Great physician and facility!
Wonderful surgeon
Both of his staff members are the best! They are always professional and very friendly. You always feel welcomed.. Dr ThornesbeRRy is the best!
His PA is THE BEST service person!! Listens to every comment, patiently answers all questions that I have. They are a super team which I would readily recommend to anyone having hip issues.
Thank you for doing a great job on my shoulder rotator cuff ; feeling good in that shoulder and looking for another great outcome from the best on my knee replacement . Thanks Dr. Thornsberry
Excellent!