Dr. Thunder specializes in treatment of spinal disorders with an emphasis in general orthopaedic care including trauma and joint replacement.

Dr. Thunder trained at the Stanford University Medical Center. Dr. Thunder is also a member of the Orthopaedic Trauma Team for Scripps Memorial Hospital.

He is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, a Qualified Medical Examiner and is the current Chief of Orthopaedics at Scripps Memorial Hospital, La Jolla, California.