Thomas P. Knapp, MD
Sports Medicine, Orthopaedics
Accepting New Patients
Thomas P. Knapp, MD
Sports Medicine, Orthopaedics
4.9
(37)
Accepting New Patients
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Male
English, Spanish
36 years experience
Clinical Expertise
Shoulder Arthroscopy
Shoulder Instability
Shoulder Arthritis
Shoulder Pain, Bursitis, Tendinitis
Rotator Cuff Tears
Contact
Locations
Cedars‑Sinai Orthopaedics – Santa Monica
2020 Santa Monica Blvd
Suite 400
Santa Monica, CA 90404
Insurance
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Aetna
Aids Healthcare Foundation
Anthem Blue Cross
Blue Shield California
Cal Optima
CareMore
Cigna
Coventry/First Health
Gold Coast
Health Net
HealthSmart
Humana
Medi-Cal
Medicare
Multiplan, Inc
United Healthcare
Experience
Clinical Expertise
Shoulder Arthroscopy
Shoulder Instability
Shoulder Arthritis
Shoulder Pain, Bursitis, Tendinitis
Rotator Cuff Tears
Board Certifications
Orthopaedics
American Board of Orthopedic Surgery
Education & Training
1995
Completed Fellowship
Santa Monica Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine Group- Sports Medicine
1994
Completed Residency
University of Southern California Medical Center- Orthopaedic Surgery
1990
Completed Internship
University of Southern California Medical Center- Orthopaedic Surgery
1989
Completed Medical School
University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine
Awards & Honors
Member-American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Super Doctor, Sports Medicine and Orthopaedic Surgery
Member-Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society
Member-American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine
Member-Arthroscopy Association of North America
Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
186 Ratings
37 Reviews
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What Patients Are Saying
Jul 17, 2025
Dr. Knapp has taken care of me for many years and he is a great doctor.
Jul 16, 2025
Excellent experience. Explained everything perfectly.
Jul 16, 2025
Dr. Knapp is fabulous.
Jul 14, 2025
Dr Knapp is not only the very best specialist for difficult shoulder problems, but he has an excellent bedside manner and actually cares about his patients. I would never see anyone else.