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Dr. Joseph P Thornton M.D., Colon and Rectal Surgeon
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Dr. Joseph P Thornton M.D.

Colon and Rectal Surgeon

4/5(47)
1707 W Charleston Blvd #160, Patient Care C Las Vegas NV, 89102
Rating

4/5

About

Dr. Joseph Thornton is a colon and rectal surgeon practicing in Las Vegas, NV. Dr. Thornton specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the colon, rectum and anus. As a colon and rectal surgeon, Dr. Thornton often treats conditions like rectal cancer, colon cancer, hemorrhoids, anal fissures and diverticulitis. Colon and rectal surgeons may be referred to you by your gastroenterologist if your doctor believes you need a surgical procedure.

Education and Training

Meharry Med Coll Sch of Med, Nashville Tn 1971

Meharry Medical College 1971

Board Certification

Colon & Rectal SurgeryAmerican Board of Colon & Rectal SurgeryABCRS

Provider Details

MaleEnglish

Treatments

  • Anal Cancer
  • Diverticulosis
  • Vascular Disease
  • Aerolase® Technologies

Dr. Joseph P Thornton M.D.'s Practice location

Practice At 1707 W Charleston Blvd #160, Patient Care Center

1707 W Charleston Blvd #160, Patient Care C -
Las Vegas, NV 89102
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New patients: 702-671-5150
Fax: 702-384-6493, 702-684-6493

Dr. Joseph P Thornton M.D.'s reviews

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Patient Experience with Dr. Thornton


4.0

Based on 47 reviews

Dr. Joseph P Thornton M.D. has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 47 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Colon and Rectal Surgeon in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTERl

1800 W CHARLESTON BLVD LAS VEGAS NV 89102

Head east on West Charleston Boulevard (NV 159) 732 ft
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3186 S MARYLAND PKWY LAS VEGAS NV 89109

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