
Dr. Andrea S Thornton MD
Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease
1050 Wellington Suite A Grand Junction CO, 81501About
Dr. Andrea Thornton practices Pulmonology in Grand Junction, CO. A pulmonologist is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases. Dr. Thornton manages patients who need life support and mechanical ventilation, and is specially trained in diseases and conditions of the chest, particularly pneumonia, asthma, tuberculosis, emphysema, and complicated chest infections.
Education and Training
University Of Colorado School Of Medicine 1993
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Garry W Lambert D.O.1050 Wellington Ave Grand Junction CO 81501
- Dr. David S James M.D.1050 Wellington Ave Grand Junction CO 81501
- Dr. William A Kelley M.D.1050 Wellington Ave Grand Junction CO 81501
- Dr. David S Patz M.D.1050 Wellington Ave Grand Junction CO 81501
- Dr. Joel J Bechtel M.D.1050 Wellington Ave Grand Junction CO 81501
- Dr. James W Thompson M.D.1050 Wellington Ave Grand Junction CO 81501
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