
Dr. William R Thornton M.D.
Ophthalmologist
311 Camden St Suite 306a San Antonio TX, 78215About
Dr. William Thornton is an ophthalmologist practicing in San Antonio, TX. Dr. Thornton specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Thornton can practice medicine as well as surgery. Opthalmologists can perform surgeries because they have their medical degrees along with at least eight years of additional training. Dr. Thornton can diagnose and treat diseases, perform eye operations and prescribe eye glasses and contacts. Ophthalmologists can also specialize even further in a specific area of eye care.
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. William Sponsel M.D.311 Camden St San Antonio TX 78215
- Dr. Charles D. Brodrick M.D.303 E Quincy St San Antonio TX 78215
- Dr. William D. Willerson M.D.303 E Quincy St San Antonio TX 78215
- Dr. Maxine Harvey D.O.200 Brooklyn Ave San Antonio TX 78215
- Dr. Felipe Navas M.D.303 E QUINCY ST SAN ANTONIO TX 78215
- Dr. Zachary Neal Burkhart M.D.2520 Broadway San Antonio TX 78215
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18600 NORTH HARDY OAK BLVD SAN ANTONIO TX 78258