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Dr. Christine Thorburn, MD

Dr. Christine Thorburn, MD

Rheumatology*
25+ years of experience

Dr. Christine Thorburn, MD is a rheumatologist in Palo Alto, CA and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Thorburn has extensive experience in Osteoporosis & Screening. She graduated from Stanford University in 1999. She is affiliated with Mills-Peninsula Medical Center. She is accepting new patients.

3.2 Star Rating
Based on 17 reviews 3.2 Star Rating (17 reviews)

Palo Alto Medical Foundation

795 El Camino Real Ste 2F Palo Alto, CA 94301
(650) 853-2990

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Thorburn specializes in the area of Rheumatology. • See board certifications
  • Friendly Staff
    Patients said the staff was friendly. • See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ • See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Thorburn's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Thorburn

3.2

17 ratings, 2 with a written review
5 Star
53%
53%
4 Star
0%
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3 Star
0%
0%
2 Star
12%
12%
1 Star
35%
35%

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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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Dave in Palo Alto, CA – Jul 31, 2016
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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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Daniela in San Jose, CA – Jul 01, 2016
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Rheumatology Spotlight

About Me

biography

Dr. Christine Thorburn, MD is a rheumatologist in Palo Alto, CA and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Thorburn has extensive experience in Osteoporosis & Screening. She graduated from Stanford University in 1999. She is affiliated with Mills-Peninsula Medical Center. She is accepting new patients.

  • Rheumatology

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  • Stanford Hospitals And Clinics

    Internship Hospital, 2000

  • Stanford University

    Medical School, 1999
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
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Rheumatology
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Locations

Palo Alto Medical Foundation

Office795 El Camino Real Ste 2F Palo Alto, CA 94301
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Mills-Peninsula Medical Center

    1501 Trousdale Dr
    Burlingame, CA 94010
    Recipient of 46
    hospital awards

    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

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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

    80%
    Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family

    15% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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