Dr. Lisa Thomsen
Family Medicine
Glendora, CA
36 years experience female
Locations
Lisa Thomsen MD, FAAFP
Glendora, CA
My office hours
Thursday: 9:00am - 5:00pm
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Insurances accepted
Aetna
Blue Cross of California
Cigna
Health Net Of California
Medicare
Pacificare Life & Health Insurance Company
UnitedHealthcare
About
Bio
University of San Francisco Medical School Graduate
University of Southern California-PIH Family Medicine Residency Program
Past Chief of Staff of Foothill Presbyterian Hospital
Past Board of Directors of Citrus Valley Health Partners
Board of Directors Cooperative American Physicians, Inc
Medical Practice Affairs Comm. California Academy Family Physicians
Solo Practice since 1999, Medical Group prior
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Family Medicine
Doctor Q&A
17 Answers
12 Agrees
The number of answers this doctor has agreed with.
A 19-year-old female asked:
Dr. Lisa Thomsenanswered
Family Medicine 36 years experience
Sometimes: Patients with moderate to severe scoliosis may develop pain as they age. Depending on the location of the scoliosis and the physical fitness of a pers... Read More
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A 30-year-old female asked:
Dr. Lisa Thomsenanswered
Family Medicine 36 years experience
Exam and ultrasound: It is important to be examined by your physician. In addition, this physician may want to order a pelvic ultrasound to visualize pelvic structures inc... Read More
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A 21-year-old male asked:
Dr. Lisa Thomsenanswered
Family Medicine 36 years experience
Good job.: Keep it dry and clean Any signs of pain or unusual
color changes, seek medical attention.
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A 23-year-old female asked:
Dr. Lisa Thomsenanswered
Family Medicine 36 years experience
Ask more information: Did you have an ultrasound of your ovaries? Did your doctor mean the ovary is not growing or the ovary wasn't producing follicles? The distinction bet... Read More
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A 37-year-old male asked:
Dr. Lisa Thomsenanswered
Family Medicine 36 years experience
Ignore: You can discourage the foot fungus be creating a dry hostile environment.
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A 27-year-old male asked:
Dr. Lisa Thomsenanswered
Family Medicine 36 years experience
Try flexible dosing: Consider enteric coated baby aspirin and always take with food, never on an empty stomach. You may consider taking the aspirin less frequently ie. eve... Read More
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A 37-year-old male asked:
Dr. Lisa Thomsenanswered
Family Medicine 36 years experience
Ignore: Avoid polyester blend socks
Enjoy 100% cotton socks
Soak feet w/ dilute Listerine a few times.
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A 24-year-old female asked:
Dr. Lisa Thomsenanswered
Family Medicine 36 years experience
Yes: It is always good to have protected sex especially in this situation. When there are no lesions and you are using a condom, you are dramatically reduc... Read More
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A 29-year-old female asked:
Dr. Lisa Thomsenanswered
Family Medicine 36 years experience
Normal body changes: During pregnancy, your body undergoes incredible changes to accommodate a new life. Some of those changes may include more noticeable veins.
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A 34-year-old female asked:
Dr. Lisa Thomsenanswered
Family Medicine 36 years experience
Please be examined: It is always concerning when anyone presents with a "hard" lump. A good history and physical by a physician along with any indicated tests will aid in... Read More
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A 25-year-old female asked:
Dr. Lisa Thomsenanswered
Family Medicine 36 years experience
Need an exam: To determine possible causes, it would be necessary to be examined and if indicated tested for possible infections.
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A female asked:
Dr. Lisa Thomsenanswered
Family Medicine 36 years experience
Needs to be examined: Painful skin changes in that area can be a treatable dermatological condition. This requires an exam to make an accurate diagnose and subsequent treat... Read More
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A 16-year-old male asked:
Dr. Lisa Thomsenanswered
Family Medicine 36 years experience
Consult pharmacist: Your pharmacist will know all the available forms of medications in your country. This pharmacist can work with your physician to select the correct m... Read More
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A 18-year-old female asked:
Dr. Lisa Thomsenanswered
Family Medicine 36 years experience
See a doctor: Breast conditions require more in depth history and exam to determine if there is anything serious. A visit to your primary care physician or gynecolo... Read More
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A 32-year-old female asked:
Dr. Lisa Thomsenanswered
Family Medicine 36 years experience
Consult Fertility MD: You question is interesting and very specific. The answer requires consulting with an Infertility Specialist. They have extended experiences with the ... Read More
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A 37-year-old male asked:
Dr. Lisa Thomsenanswered
Family Medicine 36 years experience
Ignore: Be upfront, have shoes, socks off before doctor enters exam room. Express concern about your feet.
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A 37-year-old male asked:
Dr. Lisa Thomsenanswered
Family Medicine 36 years experience
Ignore: Have 2 pairs of your favorite shoes
Wear one while the other airs out
Every other day.
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TestimonialsRecommendations and Thank you notes are endorsements given from patients or other doctors.
Recommendations and Thank you notes are endorsements given from patients or other doctors.
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Thank you notes
Oct 5, 2014
Great answers, prompt and to the point.
HealthTap member
Dec 19, 2014
Dr. Thomsen is great! She was our family doctor for many years and was always very kind, knowledgeable, and thorough. I highly recommend her especially if doctors usually intimidate you!
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Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Thomsen is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
HealthTap member
Your answer was very helpful! Thanks :) it has been getting worse over the years. thanks for the hope.
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This was very helpful. Thanks! Thank you Dr. Thomsen for taking the time to answer!
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Your answer was very helpful! Thanks :) thank you I will schedule an appointment.
Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
UC San Francisco School of Medicine, CA
Graduated 1987MD
Residency
USC-PIH
Completed 1997
Awards
2010 Physician of the Year, Citrus Valley Health Foundation
1995 Collegial Physician Award Foothill Presbyterian Hospital
1995 Clinical Attending of the Year USC-PIH Residency Program
Affiliations
American Academy of Family Physicians
Cooperative of American Physicians, Inc
Citrus Valley Health Partners
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