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Dr. Jon Thornton, MD

Nephrology*
Map Pin Small Hattiesburg, MS
Accepting new patients
30 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Jon Thornton, MD

Dr. Jon Thornton, MD is a Nephrology Specialist in Hattiesburg, MS. They specialize in Nephrology, has 30 years of experience, and is board certified in Nephrology. They graduated from University of South Alabama Frederick P. Whiddon College of Medicine and is affiliated with Forrest General Hospital, Highland Community Hospital and Merit Health Wesley.

Dr. Thornton works at Practice in Hattiesburg, MS with other offices in Collins, MS, Bay Springs, MS and Laurel, MS. They are accepting new patients and accept Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna and Humana as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Thornton's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Surgery
    415 S 28th Ave, Hattiesburg, MS 39401 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (601) 268-5700
  2. 2
    Collins Dialysis Unit
    15 Covington Ridge Pl, Collins, MS 39428 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (601) 765-2917
  3. 3
    Bay Springs Dialysis Unit
    14 Bay Ave, Bay Springs, MS 39422 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (601) 764-6427
  4. 4
    Laurel Dialysis Unit
    1527 Larry Dr, Laurel, MS 39440 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (601) 425-1853

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  • Forrest General Hospital
  • Highland Community Hospital
  • Merit Health Wesley

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    Specialties*
    • Nephrology

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    Years of Experience
    • 30 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1235249046
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • University of South Alabama Frederick P. Whiddon College of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Nephrology
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    Dr. Jon Thornton, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Thornton is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

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