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Dr. Lacy Thornburg, MD

Dr. Lacy Thornburg, MD

Orthopedic Hand Surgery*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Lacy Thornburg, MD is an orthopedic hand surgeon in Asheville, NC and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from HARVARD Medical School in 1989. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Mission Hospital and Blue Ridge Regional Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

2.1 Star Rating
Based on 35 reviews 2.1 Star Rating (35 reviews)

Carolina Hand and Sports Medicine

18 Medical Park Dr Asheville, NC 28803

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(828) 253-7521

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Thornburg is affiliated with Harris Regional Hospital Sylva, a highly rated hospital.

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Thornburg specializes in the areas of Hand Surgery & Orthopedic Surgery. • See board certifications
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Orthopedic Surgery Award™ • See hospitals
  • Good Communication
    Patients said there was good doctor communication at the hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Thornburg's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Thornburg

2.1

35 ratings, 21 with a written review
5 Star
23%
23%
4 Star
3%
3%
3 Star
0%
0%
2 Star
6%
6%
1 Star
69%
69%

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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Jul 19, 2021
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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
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Revertia Lee Pegg – Jun 14, 2021
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Aug 17, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Iris Durell – May 13, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Apr 20, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Feb 04, 2020
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What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Sep 06, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Aug 14, 2019
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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
Helpful
LA Jackson – Aug 06, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Aug 01, 2019
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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
Helpful
Joe Moran in asheville, NC – Jun 19, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
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Apr 12, 2019
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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
Helpful
JANE MCCURRY in ellenboro – Apr 26, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
7 people found this helpful
Helpful
Mar 07, 2018
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What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
7 people found this helpful
Helpful
Candler, NC – Nov 28, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Sylva, NC – May 21, 2017
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What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Kristin Jarrett in Weaverville, NC – Feb 25, 2017
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
P. M. in Asheville, NC – Jan 04, 2017
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Upset in Candler, NC – Sep 28, 2016
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Shane Davis in Asheville, NC – Aug 02, 2016
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Dr. Lacy Thornburg, MD is an orthopedic hand surgeon in Asheville, NC and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from HARVARD Medical School in 1989. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Mission Hospital and Blue Ridge Regional Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

  • Orthopedic Hand Surgery

  • Orthopedic Surgery

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  • Harvard Medical School

    Medical School, 1989
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery®
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Hand Surgery
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Orthopedic Surgery
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Locations

Carolina Hand and Sports Medicine

Carolina Hand and Sports Medicine18 Medical Park Dr Asheville, NC 28803
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  • Hours
    • Mon: 7:30am - 5:00pm
    • Tue: 7:30am - 5:00pm
    • Wed: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Thu: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Fri: 7:30am - 5:00pm
    • Sat: closed
    • Sun: closed
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Harris Regional Hospital

    68 Hospital Rd
    Sylva, NC 28779
    Recipient of 2
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2022)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    89%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    5% higher than the national average

    83%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    7% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Haywood Regional Medical Center

    262 Leroy George Dr
    Clyde, NC 28721
    Recipient of 1
    hospital award

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    86%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

    79%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    3% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Blue Ridge Regional Hospital

    125 Hospital Dr
    Spruce Pine, NC 28777
    Recipient of 2
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2023, 2022)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    85%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% higher than the national average

    84%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    8% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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