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Dr. John Thornton, MD

Cardiology* Age 76
Dr. John Thornton, MD
4.3 (6 Ratings)

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Dr. John Thornton, MD
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Dr. John Thornton, MD

Cardiology* Age 76
Augusta, GA
Accepting new patients
51 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. John Thornton, MD is a Cardiologist in Augusta, GA.

About

Dr. Thornton graduated from University of North Carolina School of Medicine in 1973 and completed a residency at Madigan Army Medical Center.Dr. John Thornton, MD is a Cardiologist in Augusta, GA and has 51 years experience. Dr. Thornton currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Augusta University Medical Center. 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 is board certified in Cardiovascular Disease and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Offers Telehealth

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Vascular Duplex Ultrasonography and Plethysmography
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
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Vascular Duplex Ultrasonography and Plethysmography
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Tilt_Testing
Vascular Duplex Ultrasonography and Plethysmography
Atherosclerosis
Cardiomyopathy
Chest Pain
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Heart Disease
Hypertension
Hypertensive Heart Disease
Hypertensive Heart without Failure
Cardiac Ultrasound
Acute Congestive Heart Failure
Acute Coronary Syndrome
Adult Congenital Heart Disease
Aneurysm
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Angina
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Ankle Disorders
Aortic Aneurysm
Aortic Dissection
Aortic Ectasia
Aortic Embolism and Thrombosis
Aortic Stenosis
Aortic Valve Disease
Aortic Valve Regurgitation
Arrhythmias
Atrial Fibrillation
Atrial Flutter
Atrial Septal Defect
Benign Tumor
Cardiac Tamponade
Cardiomegaly
Cardiomyopathy, Dilated
Cardiomyopathy, Hypertrophic
Cardiomyopathy, Restrictive
Carotid Artery Disease
Chronic Congestive Heart Failure
Chronic Pulmonary Heart Diseases (incl. Pulmonary Hypertension)
Coarctation of the Aorta
Congenital Aortic Valve Disorders
Congenital Heart Defects
Congenital Heart Disease
Congestive Heart Failure
Constrictive Pericarditis
Coronary Artery Dissection
Endocarditis
First Degree Heart Block
Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
Heart Block
Heart Murmur
Heart Palpitations
Hyperkalemia
Hyperlipidemia
Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypertensive Heart with Failure
Hypokalemia
Hypotension
Kawasaki Disease
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Lipid Disorders
Lipidoses (incl. Gaucher Disease)
Long QT Syndrome
Marfan Syndrome
Mitral Valve Disease
Mitral Valve Prolapse
Mitral Valve Regurgitation
Mitral Valve Stenosis
Nonrheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO)
Pericardial Disease
Pericarditis
Peripartum Cardiomyopathy
Peripheral Edema
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Postpartum Cardiomyopathy
Primary Pulmonary Hypertension
Prinzmetal Angina
Pulmonary Disease
Pulmonary Edema
Pulmonary Hypertension
Pulmonary Valve Disease
Rheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Second Degree Heart Block
Septal Defect
Sick Sinus Syndrome
Sinus Bradycardia
Sinus Tachycardia
Supraventricular Tachycardia
Syncope
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Systemic Vasculitis
Systolic Heart Failure
Tetralogy of Fallot
Third Degree Heart Block
Thrombosis
Tricuspid Valve Disease
Type 2 Heart Block - Mobitz
Unstable Angina
Vascular Disease
Ventricular Fibrillation
Ventricular Septal Defect
Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)
Vitamin D Deficiency
Ablation for Cardiac Arrhythmias
Arrhythmia Screening
Automatic Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) Implantation
Cardiac Catheterization (incl. Coronary Angiography)
Cardiac Electrophysiology
Cardiac Imaging
Cardiac MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) of Heart or Chest
Cardiac Myocardial Perfusion Imaging
Cardiovascular Diagnostic Test
Cardiovascular Stress Test
Cardioversion, Elective
Cardioverter-Defibrillator or Pacemaker Insertion, Removal or Repair
Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Chest Pain Evaluation
Cholesterol Screening
Coronary Angiogram
Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy and Stent
Dobutamine Thallium Stress Test
HeartAware Online Risk Screening
Impella Device
Nuclear Stress Testing
Pacemaker Insertion or Replacement
Peripheral Arterial Disease Screening (PAD)
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Pharmacologic Nuclear Stress Test
Pharmacologic Stress Test, Adenosine
Removal or Revision of Pacemaker or Cardioverter and-or Defibrillator
Stress Test
Structural Heart Disease Evaluations and Treatment
TCD Bubble Test
Thoracentesis
Tilt Table Testing
Treadmill Stress Test

Insurance Accepted

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  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Choice Plus POS II
    Aetna
  • Choice Care PPO
  • Blue Open Access POS
    Blue Choice HMO
    Blue Choice PPO
    Blue Choice Option POS
  • Curative EPO
    Curative PPO
    Curative PPO Plus
  • Blue Card PPO
  • Blue Essential-GA PPO
    Blue Open Access (Select Network)-GA POS
    Blue Essential Open Access-GA POS
    Blue Open Access-GA HMO
    Pathway X Guided Access-GA HMO
    Pathway Guided Access-GA
    Pathway Products - Pathway Network-GA HMO
    Traditional Health Plan-GA
    Blue HRA Blue Open Access-GA POS
    Healthy Support-GA PPO
    Pathway X Guided Access-GA
    Pathway Enhanced (Small Grp)-GA
    Blue Choice-GA HMO-POS
    Healthy Support Open Access-GA POS
    Blue HSA Blue Choice-GA PPO
    BlueChoice-GA POS
    National (BlueCard Basic) PPO
    Traditional / Indemnity-GA
    Pathway Guided Access Products-GA HMO
    BlueChoice Healthcare Plan-GA
    Blue HSA Blue Open Access-GA POS
    BlueChoice-GA HMO
    Pathway-GA HMO
    BlueChoice-GA PPO
    National (BlueCard) PPO
    State Health Network - SHBP-GA
    Blue Essential Open Access-GA HMO
    Blue HRA Blue Choice-GA PPO
    Blue Open Access (Small Grp)-GA POS
    Pathway X (on Exchange)-GA HMO
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
    HealthyBlue Advantage
  • Superior Health Plan
  • Open Access Plus
    Cigna
    Cigna PPO
  • MultiPlan PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Augusta University Medical Center
    1120 15th St, Augusta, GA 30912
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (706) 721-2426
  2. 2 Cardiovascular Center on 15TH Street
    937 15th St, Augusta, GA 30912
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (706) 721-2426
  3. 3 Office
    1499 Walton Way Ste 1400, Augusta, GA 30901
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (706) 721-2426

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4.3
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Jan 04, 2019
I started seeing dr. Thornton in Sept. 2018 after a heart attack, found his care to be very professional as well as caring (taking time to listen to any concerns I had at that time) his nurse Brooke is very knowlegable and an awesome asset to the office.
Carolyn. R in augusta , GA — Jan 04, 2019
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Specialties*
Cardiology
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of North Carolina School of Medicine
    1973
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Cardiovascular Disease and Internal Medicine
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Madigan Army Medical Center
    1975
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Madigan Army Medical Center
    1977
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Brooke Army Medical Center
    1986
Fellowship Hospital
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Frequently Asked Questions

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. John Thornton, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Thornton's profile.

Dr. John Thornton, MD is affiliated with Augusta University Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. John Thornton, MD holds board certification in Cardiovascular Disease and Internal Medicine.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Augusta University Medical Center

    1120 15th St, Augusta, GA