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Dr. Christine Thorburn, MD
Rheumatology* Age 57
Dr. Christine Thorburn, MD
5.0 (1 Ratings)
Dr. Christine Thorburn, MD is a Rheumatologist in Palo Alto, CA.
Dr. Christine Thorburn, MD
5.0 (1 Ratings)

Dr. Christine Thorburn, MD

Rheumatology* Age 57
Palo Alto, CA
Accepting new patients
27 years of experience
Dr. Christine Thorburn, MD is a Rheumatologist in Palo Alto, CA.

About Dr. Christine Thorburn, MD

Dr. Thorburn graduated from Stanford University. Dr. Christine Thorburn, MD is a Rheumatologist in Palo Alto, CA and has 27 years experience. Dr. Thorburn currently practices at Sutter Bay Medical Foundation and is affiliated with Mills-Peninsula Medical Center. Dr. Thorburn's office accepts new patients. Dr. Thorburn is board certified in Rheumatology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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  • Choice Plus POS
    SignatureValue Alliance
    Options PPO
    SignatureValue - CA HMO
  • Silver 70 PPO
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
  • BlueCard PPO
  • Cigna PPO
    Open Access Plus
    Cigna HMO
  • Choice Plus POS II
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Aetna HMO
    Open Choice PPO
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    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
  • Blue Cross CA PPO Prudent Buyer Small Group PPO
    Blue Cross Blue Shield of California PPO
    Advantage Preferred DirectAccess Plus PPO
  • Prudent Buyer Large Group CA PPO
    Pathway EPO
    California Care Large Group HMO
    Prudent Buyer Individual CA PPO
    Anthem Blue Connection EPO
    Advantage HMO
    High Performance Network HPN
    California Care Small Group HMO
  • CA Cigna + Oscar Open Access Plus

Where Dr. Christine Thorburn, MD Sees Patients

  1. 1 Sutter Bay Medical Foundation
    795 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA 94301
  2. 2 Sutter Bay Medical Foundation
    301 Industrial Rd, San Carlos, CA 94070
  3. 3 Office
    325 Distel Cir, Los Altos, CA 94022

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Nov 28, 2025
Dr Thorburn is the best doctor anyone would ever want. I’ve been with her for over 10 years now and she has never wavered in her knowledge and compassion.
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Meet Dr. Christine Thorburn, MD

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Rheumatology
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FAQs About Dr. Thorburn's Practice

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Dr. Christine Thorburn, MD is affiliated with Mills-Peninsula Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Christine Thorburn, MD holds board certification in Rheumatology.

Training & Medical Education
Medical Education
  • Stanford University
    1999
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • Rheumatology
Board Certifications
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A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.
Internship
  • Stanford Hospitals and Clinics
    2000
Internship

Hospitals Where Dr. Christine Thorburn, MD Practices

  • Mills-Peninsula Medical Center

    1501 Trousdale Dr, Burlingame, CA

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