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Dr. Julia Thornton, MD

Gastroenterology*
4.3 (6)
Map Pin Small Akron, OH
Accepting new patients

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Julia Thornton, MD

Dr. Julia Thornton, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist in Akron, OH. Dr. Thornton, completed a fellowship at University Washington Medical Center. Patients rated Dr. Thornton an average 4.3 star rating.

Dr. Thornton works at Summa Health Medical Group Gastroenterology in Akron, OH. They frequently treat conditions like Gastroptosis, Anal or Rectal Pain and Constipation along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield 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
    Summa Health Medical Group Gastroenterology
    75 Arch St Ste 301, Akron, OH 44304 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (330) 253-1800

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  • Akron City Hospital

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Gastroptosis
Anal or Rectal Pain
Constipation
Esophageal Varices
Hemorrhoids
Nausea
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Abdominal Pain
Diarrhea
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Dysphagia
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Duodenal Polypectomy
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
Anemia
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Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Chronic Gastritis
Cirrhosis
Colorectal Polyp
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Duodenal Ulcer
Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Esophagitis
Gastric Ulcer
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Gastroparesis
Hepatitis C
Indigestion
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Ulcer
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Malnutrition
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Reflux Esophagitis
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Unexplained Weight Loss
Vomiting Disorders
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Manometry
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Alcoholic Cirrhosis
Anal Sphincter Dysplasia
Barretts Esophagus with Dysplasia
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Bile Duct Obstruction
Biliary Cirrhosis
Celiac Disease
Congenital Achalasia
Congenital Anomaly Esophagus
Cyclical Vomiting
Dehydration
Diverticulitis
Diverticulosis
Duodenal Cancer
Duodenitis
Dysentery
Enteritis
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Ulcer
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Food Allergy
Gallstones
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Gastrojejunal Ulcer
Heartburn
Hemochromatosis
Hepatitis A
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Ileus
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Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Obstruction
Ischemic Colitis
Lactose Intolerance
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Mallory-Weiss Syndrome
Non-Neonatal Jaundice
Pancreatitis
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Potassium Deficiency
Pouchitis
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
Proctoptosis
Pyloric Stenosis
Rectal Prolapse
Splenomegaly
Stomach Stenosis
Ulcerative Colitis
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Viral Enteritis
Viral Hepatitis
Vitamin_Deficiency
Colon Cancer Screening
Colonoscopy
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Gallbladder Scan
Hepatitis A Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
Impedance Testing
Instrumental Diagnostic Evaluation for Dysphagia
Liver Biopsy
Liver Function Test
pH Probe
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Screening Colonoscopy
Ultrasound
VAP Lipid Testing
Wireless pH Testing
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    4.3
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    About Dr. Julia Thornton, MD

    Specialties*
    • Gastroenterology

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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Spanish
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    NPI Number
    • 1891710166
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • University Washington Medical Center
    Fellowship
    Internship
    • University Washington Medical Center
    Internship

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Dr. Julia 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.

    Dr. Thornton has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Thornton works at Summa Health Medical Group Gastroenterology in Akron, OH. View the full address on Dr. Thornton’s profile.

    Dr. Thornton has seen patients for Gastroptosis, Anal or Rectal Pain and Constipation, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Thornton on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    6 patients have reviewed Dr. Thornton. The overall rating for this provider is 4.3. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Thornton.

    Whether a person prefers to schedule an appointment online or over the phone with Dr. Thornton, there are benefits to both methods. A person calling to schedule an with Dr. Thornton appointment can ask questions about the practice, provider availability, conditions treated, procedures performed, and if their insurance carrier is accepted. While online scheduling is quicker, easier, allows one to view a wide range of appointment times, and may provide the ability to sync with a personal calendar.

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