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Dr. Caroline Thornton, MD

Dermatology* Age 58
Dr. Caroline Thornton, MD
4.3 (6 Ratings)

Offers telehealth

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Dr. Caroline Thornton, MD is a Dermatologist in San Diego, CA.
Dr. Caroline Thornton, MD
4.3 (6 Ratings)
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Dr. Caroline Thornton, MD

Dermatology* Age 58
San Diego, CA
Accepting new patients
32 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Caroline Thornton, MD is a Dermatologist in San Diego, CA.

About

Dr. Thornton graduated from University of California at Berkeley. Dr. Caroline Thornton, MD is a Dermatologist in San Diego, CA and has 32 years experience. Dr. Thornton currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Sharp Grossmont Hospital. Dr. Thornton has experience treating conditions like Keloid Scar among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Thornton received an average rating of 4.3/5 from patients and has been reviewed 6 times. Dr. Thornton's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Thornton also speaks Spanish. Dr. Thornton is board certified in Dermatology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Offers Telehealth

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Explains Conditions Well

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Friendly Staff

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Easy Scheduling

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Keloid Scar
Hypertrophic Scar
Lichen Simplex Chronicus
Keloid Scar
Hypertrophic Scar
Lichen Simplex Chronicus
Acne
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Actinic Keratosis
Basal Cell Carcinoma
Birthmark
Carcinoma in Situ of Skin
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Dry Skin
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Eczema and Contact Dermatitis
Granuloma of Skin
Inflamed Seborrheic Keratosis
Itchy Skin
Psoriasis
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Seborrheic Dermatitis
Seborrheic Keratosis
Skin Cancer
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Destruction of Benign Skin Lesion
Destruction of Malignant Skin Lesion
Excision of Benign Skin Lesion
Excision of Skin Cancer
Excision of Skin Lesion
Skin Tag Removal
Wart Freezing
Acanthosis Nigricans
Acne Keloid
Alopecia
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Athlete's Foot
Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema)
Bockharts Impetigo
Callus
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Candidiasis of Skin and Nails
Cellulitis
Cold Sore
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Dermatitis Herpetiformis
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Herpes Simplex Infection
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Intertrigo
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Telogen Effluvium
Tinea Versicolor
Varicose Eczema
Vitiligo
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Acne Surgery
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Melanoma Screening
Mole Evaluation

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Locations

  1. 1 Sharp Rees-Stealy Medical Group Inc
    16899 W Bernardo Dr, San Diego, CA 92127

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Nov 06, 2017
Dr. Thornton is a very caring professional that addresses all your concerns. She gives optimal health care and is interested is giving you the very best to maximize your over all health.
RICHARD HIBBARD in Chula Vista, CA — Nov 06, 2017
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Languages Spoken
Spanish
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Specialties*
Dermatology
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of California at Berkeley
    1992
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  • Dermatology
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Caroline Thornton, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Thornton's profile.

Dr. Caroline Thornton, MD is affiliated with Sharp Grossmont Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Caroline Thornton, MD holds board certification in Dermatology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Sharp Grossmont Hospital

    5555 Grossmont Center Dr, La Mesa, CA