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Dr. Eric Thorson, MD

Dr. Eric Thorson, MD

Orthopedic Hand Surgery*
40+ years of experience

Dr. Eric Thorson, MD is an orthopedic hand surgeon in Wenatchee, WA and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Rush University in 1983. He is affiliated with medical facilities Confluence Health Hospital | Central Campus and Confluence Health Hospital | Mares Campus.

3.2 Star Rating
Based on 15 reviews 3.2 Star Rating (15 reviews)

Practice

820 N Chelan Ave Wenatchee, WA 98801

Make an Appointment

(509) 663-8711

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Thorson is affiliated with Confluence Health Hospital | Mares Campus Wenatchee, a highly rated hospital.

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Thorson specializes in the areas of Hand Surgery & Orthopedic Surgery. • See board certifications
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ • See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Thorson's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Thorson

3.2
15 ratings, 6 with a written review
5 star
53%
53%
4 star
0%
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3 star
0%
0%
2 star
7%
7%
1 star
40%
40%

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I have seen Eric for years. How else could I type this note?! He is a brilliant fellow, and a brilliant surgeon. Any comments to the contrary are to be understood as verbal and mental malfunctions. THANK YOU ERIC THORSON!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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 other person found this helpful
Helpful
Paul Bennett Falcon in East Wenatchee, WA 98802 – Mar 20, 2018
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was very rude and rough with my injured hand. i waited 2 months for my appointment, and he told me i was fine. i know im not from the other 3 doctors i have been talking too. waist of time!! if you can go to someone els, DO IT!!!!! ZERO STARS!!!
What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Wenatchee, WA – Aug 23, 2017
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My wife broke her wrist over 2 years ago. A surgeon on Moses Lake operated twice within 4 months of the accident. He did a very poor job, and two years of pain, the surgeon said he could or wouldn't do any more. Pain killers after pain killers----what a life. Dr. Thorson reviewed the problem and my wife had surgery, taking a piece of bone from her hip. One month later no pain in wrist or hip. We are very, very satisfied with Dr. Thorson ant the end result. No pain and mending very well!!!!!!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
3 others found this helpful
Helpful
Doris in Moses Lake, WA – Jun 03, 2017
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If I had the option of not giving him a star at all I would I have seen Thorson a total of three times in a matter of about 5 or 6 months I went in knowing what my condition with my hand was du to I got to see my mri and bone scan with my own eyes but I was misdiagnosed by Thorson and that made no difference to him if something was wrong he pretty much wasn't going to fix me. His own nurse offered to request a new orth and nohing happened after that either. I don't recommend this ortho to anyone
What went well
No results
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
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viola in Moses Lake, WA – Jul 05, 2016
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VERY RUDE AND IGNORANT FOR A DR WOULD NEVER RECOMMEND PAY ALOT OF MONEY FOR A COUPLE MINUTES OF HIS RUDENESS AFTER SPENDING ALMOST AN HOUR IN THE WAITING ROOM TO HEAR HIS SAY I DON'T KNOW DUH
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • 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
  • Long wait times
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Jackie in Chelan Wa – Jun 21, 2016
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Very poor quality. He does not care for the patient. After 6 visits over 1 year, he stated, I am not smart enough to find and answer. Would leave office repeatedly on other business. Never did lab work to get a diagnosis. Only guessed. Had to insist on xrays/scans. Came in office as if he never met me. After over a year, condition worse. Going to a referral that is thorough Very poor experience. Very poor quality of care. Very poor diagnostic care to determine causation. Never refer to him
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
3 others found this helpful
Helpful
Vickie Ostrow in Peshastin, WA – Apr 08, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Eric Thorson, MD is an orthopedic hand surgeon in Wenatchee, WA and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Rush University in 1983. He is affiliated with medical facilities Confluence Health Hospital | Central Campus and Confluence Health Hospital | Mares Campus.

  • Orthopedic Hand Surgery

  • Orthopedic Surgery

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  • Rush University

    Medical School, 1983
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery®
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Hand Surgery
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Orthopedic Surgery
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Locations

Practice

Confluence Health/Wenatchee Valley Hospital820 N Chelan Ave Wenatchee, WA 98801
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Confluence Health Hospital | Mares Campus

    820 N Chelan Ave
    Wenatchee, WA 98801
    Recipient of 3
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2023)

    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.

    90%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

    84%
    Patients who gave a rating of 9 or 10

    9% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Confluence Health Hospital | Central Campus

    1201 S Miller St
    Wenatchee, WA 98801
    Recipient of 6
    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

    View all awards

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

    90%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    6% 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
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