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Dr. Joseph Thornton, MD

Colorectal Surgery*
3.6 (28)
Map Pin Small Las Vegas, NV
Accepting new patients
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Overview of Dr. Joseph Thornton, MD

Dr. Joseph Thornton, MD is a Colorectal Surgery Specialist in Las Vegas, NV. They graduated from Meharry Medical College and is affiliated with MountainView Hospital and Sunrise Hospital And Medical Center. Patients rated Dr. Thornton an average 3.6 star rating.

Dr. Thornton works at Med School Associates South in Las Vegas, NV. They are accepting new patients. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

Dr. Thornton's Office Locations

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    Med School Associates South
    1707 W Charleston Blvd Ste 160, Las Vegas, NV 89102 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions
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    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00

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Anal Fissure
Hemorrhoids
Anorectal Abscess
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anorectal Fistula
Colorectal Cancer
Constipation
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Colostomy
Cyst Incision and Drainage
Destruction of Anal Tumor
Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Fecal Impaction Removal
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Proctectomy
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Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Sphincterotomy
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    • Midwest Health Plan

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    Ratings & Reviews

    3.6
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    About Dr. Joseph Thornton, MD

    Specialties*
    • Colorectal Surgery

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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    Gender
    • Male
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    NPI Number
    • 1538147251
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • Meharry Medical College
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Colon & Rectal Surgery
    Board Certifications
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    Hospital Affiliations

    • MountainView Hospital
    • Sunrise Hospital And Medical Center

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Dr. Joseph 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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    Dr. Thornton works at Med School Associates South in Las Vegas, NV. View the full address on Dr. Thornton’s profile.

    28 patients have reviewed Dr. Thornton. The overall rating for this provider is 3.6. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Thornton.

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