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Dr. Karen Thornton, MD

Family Medicine* Age 62
Dr. Karen Thornton, MD
2.8 (12 Ratings)

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Dr. Karen Thornton, MD is a Family Medicine Physician in New York, NY.
Dr. Karen Thornton, MD
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Dr. Karen Thornton, MD

Family Medicine* Age 62
New York, NY
Accepting new patients
35 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Karen Thornton, MD is a Family Medicine Physician in New York, NY.

About

Dr. Thornton graduated from Temple University Lewis Katz School of Medicine in 1989 and completed a residency at St Francis Hospital.Dr. Karen Thornton, MD is a Family Medicine Physician in New York, NY and has 35 years experience. Dr. Thornton currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Mount Sinai Morningside and New York-Presbyterian Hospital. Dr. Thornton has experience treating conditions like Administrative Physical, Acute Lower Respiratory Infection and Acute Bronchitis among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Thornton received an average rating of 2.8/5 from patients and has been reviewed 12 times. Dr. Thornton's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Thornton also speaks Spanish. Dr. Thornton is board certified in Family Practice and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Experience Check

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Administrative Physical
Acute Lower Respiratory Infection
Acute Bronchitis
Administrative Physical
Acute Lower Respiratory Infection
Acute Bronchitis
Administrative Physical
Acute Lower Respiratory Infection
Acute Bronchitis
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Fever
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Foot Infection
Joint Pain
Limb Pain
Nausea
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Pharyngitis
Strep Throat
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Vitamin B12 Deficiency
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Immunization Administration
Wellness Examination
Abdominal Pain
Abnormal Thyroid
Achilles Tendinitis
Acne
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Acute Laryngitis
Acute Pharyngitis
Acute Sinusitis
Acute Tonsillitis
ADHD and-or ADD
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
All Types of Food Poisoning
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Allergic Rhinitis
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anemia
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Animal Allergies
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Anosmia
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Anxiety
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Arthritis
Arthritis of the Elbow
Asthma
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Ataxia
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Athlete's Foot
Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema)
Back Pain
Balanitis
Balanoposthitis
Bedwetting
Benign Chronic Pain Syndrome
Bladder Infection
Blepharitis
Blood in Urine (Hematuria)
Boil
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Bronchitis
Bruise of Face, Scalp, or Neck
Burn Injuries
Bursitis
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Canker Sore
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cellulitis
Cervicitis
Chest Pain
Chest Wall Pain Syndrome
Chlamydia Infections
Chondromalacia
Chronic Depression (Dysthymia)
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Pain
Chronic Sinusitis
Chronic Tonsillitis
Cluster Headache
Cold Sore
Common Cold
Constipation
Contact Dermatitis
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Cough
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Dehydration
Diabetes Type 1
Diabetes Type 2
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
Diaper Rash
Diarrhea
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Dizziness
Dysentery
Dyshydrotic Eczema
Dyslipidemia
Dysphagia
Ear Ache
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Earwax Buildup
Eczema and Contact Dermatitis
Elbow Sprain
Emphysema
Encounters for Normal Pregnancies
Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
Enteritis
Esophagitis
Essential Tremor
Excessive Menstrual Bleeding
Excessive Sweating
Fibromyalgia
Folliculitis
Food Poisoning
Foot Sprain
Ganglion Cyst
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Genital Herpes
Genital Warts
Genitourinary Tract Infections in Pregnancy
Giardiasis
Gonorrhea Infections
Gout
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Hair Loss
Hammer Toe
Headache
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Heart Disease
Heart Palpitations
Heartburn
Hemorrhoids
Hernia
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Herpes Simplex Infection
Herpes Zoster Without Complication
Hidradenitis
Hip Pointer
Hip Sprain
Hives
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Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
Hyperlipidemia
Hypertension
Hypogonadism
Hypotension
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Hypothyroidism
Hypoxemia
Impetigo
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Indigestion
Influenza (Flu)
Ingrown Nail
Insomnia
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Intertrigo
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Itchy Skin
Jock Itch
Kidney Stone Pain (Renal Colic)
Knee Sprain
Laryngitis
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Leukocytopenia
Limb Swelling
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Lipid Disorders
Loss of Taste
Loss of Voice or Hoarse Voice
Low Back Pain
Lyme Disease
Malaise and Fatigue
Mastodynia
Menopausal and Postmenopausal Disorders
Menstrual Disorders
Migraine
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Mood Disorders (Dysthymia and Cyclothymia)
Muscle Cramping
Muscle Spasm
Muscle Weakness
Nail and Nail Bed Infection
Nail Infection
Nasopharyngitis
Neck Strain (incl. Whiplash Injury)
Nighttime Urination (Nocturia)
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Nosebleed
Obesity
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Onychomycosis
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteopenia
Osteoporosis
Otitis Media
Outer Ear Infection
Overweight
Painful Urination (Dysuria)
Pap Smear Abnormalities
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Perimenopause
Peripheral Autonomic Neuropathy
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Plantar Fasciitis
Plantar Wart
Pneumonia
Poison Ivy, Poison Oak, or Poison Sumac Poisoning
Pollen Allergy
Polyuria
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Post-Vaccination Fever
Postnasal Drip
Prostatitis
Proteinuria
Radiculopathy
Rash
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Raynaud's Disease
Reflux Esophagitis
Ringworm
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Rosacea
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Sarcoidosis
Scabies
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Sciatica
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Second-Degree Burns
Secondary Diabetes Mellitus
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
Shingles
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Shortness of Breath
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Sinus Bradycardia
Sinus Tachycardia
Sinusitis
Skin Ulcer
Sleep Apnea
Spermatocele
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Stye
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Sunburn
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Swimmer's Ear
Symptomatic Menopause
Syphilis Infections
Tension Headache
Testicular Dysfunction
Throat Pain
Thrush
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Thyroid Goiter
Tinea Versicolor
Tinnitus
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Tobacco Use Disorder
Tonsillitis
Torticollis
Tremor
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Trigeminal Neuralgia
Urinary Incontinence
Urinary Stones
Vaginitis or Vaginosis
Vertigo
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Viral Enteritis
Viral Hepatitis
Viral Infection
Vitamin B Deficiency
Vitamin D Deficiency
Warts
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Wheezing
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Wrist Sprain or Strain
Yeast Infections
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
ACTH (Cosyntropin) Stimulation Test
Alcohol Misuse Screening and Counseling
Alcohol or Substance Misuse Screening and Counseling
Anemia and Iron Deficiency Screening
Arrhythmia Screening
Bacteriuria Screening
Blood Allergy Testing
Bone Density Scan
Breast Cancer Screening
Cancer Screening
Cardiac Ultrasound
Cardiovascular Stress Test
Chest Pain Evaluation
Chlamydia Infection Screening
Cholesterol Screening
Dementia Evaluation
Dementia or Depression Screening
Detoxification Evaluation
Diabetes Screening
Diabetic Evaluation
Dipstick Urinalysis
Disability Evaluation
Drug Allergy Testing
Dual-Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry (DEXA) Scan
Dyslexia Assessment
Evaluation and Treatment of Sleep Disorders
Fetal Cardiac Screening
Genetic Screening for Breast Cancer
Geriatric Assessment
Gonorrhea Screening
Health Screening
HeartAware Online Risk Screening
Hepatitis A Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
Herpes Simplex Screening
HIV Screening
Home Sleep Study
Impairment Rating Evaluation
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Independent Educational Evaluation
Joint Fluid Test
Lyme Disease Evaluation
Mammography
McMurray's Test
Melanoma Screening
Memory Evaluation
Menopause Evaluation and Treatment
Mole Evaluation
Oral Glucose Tolerance Test
Osteoporosis Screening
Ovarian Cancer Screening
Patch Testing
Pre-Operative Evaluation
Pregnancy Test
Prostate Cancer Screening
Prostate Cancer Screening Exam (DRE)
Psychiatric Evaluation
Psychiatric Evaluation - Child and Adolescent
Psychological Evaluation
Psychological Evaluations Prior to Bariatric Surgery
Puncture Aspiration
Rapid Flu Test
Sexually Transmitted Infections Screening
Skin Screenings
Skin Testing and Screening
Smoking Cessation Counseling
Spinal and Postural Screening
STD Screening
Strep Test
Syphilis Screening
Thyroid Screening
Trichomoniasis Screening
Tuberculosis Screening
Urine Pregnancy Test
Vaccination
Vaginosis Screening
VAP Lipid Testing
Wheelchair Evaluation
Worker's Compensation Evaluations

Insurance Accepted

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  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
    Direct Access PPO
    Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO
  • LocalPlus
    Open Access Plus
    Cigna HMO
    Cigna PPO
  • HIP Prime HMO
  • BluePPO HSA PPO
    SimplyBlue/Simply Blue Plus PPO
  • Oscar Circle EPO
  • Choice Care PPO
    Choice POS
    Choice Care Network PPO
  • Liberty
    Freedom
  • MVP Health Plan EPO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Blue High Performance Network
    BCBS PPO
  • High Performance Network - Tiered HPN
    Blue Card PPO
    Blue Card High Performance Network HPN
  • Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Savings Plus of Metro, NY
    Aetna HMO
    APCN Open Access Aetna Select
    Open Choice PPO
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    AWH NJ Choice MultiTier - Maximum Savings POS II
    AWH NJ Choice MultiTier POS II
    Choice Plus POS II
    Signature Administrators PPO
    Select
    AWH NJ Choice MultiTier - Standard Savings POS II
    Premier Care Network APCN Choice (OAMC) POS II
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
  • Nexus Open Access
    Options PPO
    Navigate HMO
    Navigate POS
    Choice Plus POS
  • Connection Employer Sponsored
    Empire Hospital/Medical (Trad)
    Connection Blue High Performance Network
    Empire Hospital
    National Blue High Performance Network
    Blue Acess Employer Sponsored
    Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
  • Fidelis Care
  • Passage HMO
    Flex Connecticut EPO

Locations

  1. 1 Karen E Thornton MD PC
    344 W 51st St, New York, NY 10019
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (212) 581-7767
  2. 2 General Vision Services LLC
    330 W 42nd St, New York, NY 10036
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  3. 3 Office
    154 Main Ave, Passaic, NJ 07055
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (718) 534-0689
  4. 4 Office
    154 Main Ave, Passaic, NJ 07055
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (888) 885-8346
  5. 5 Andrew Glyptis MD PC
    330 W 58th St Ste 413, New York, NY 10019
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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Thornton
2.8
Based on 12 Reviews
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1 Star (5)

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Nov 08, 2016
Highly recommend. My wife and I are patients. She always gets us in, is very knowledgeable and caring. Her staff is great.
Steved in New York, NY — Nov 08, 2016
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Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Family Medicine
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Temple University Lewis Katz School of Medicine
    1989
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Family Practice
Board Certifications
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • St Francis Hospital
    1993
Residency Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Karen Thornton, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Thornton's profile.

Dr. Thornton frequently treats the following conditions: Administrative Physical, Acute Lower Respiratory Infection and Acute Bronchitis. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Karen Thornton, MD is affiliated with Mount Sinai Morningside and New York-Presbyterian Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Karen Thornton, MD holds board certification in Family Practice.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Mount Sinai Morningside

    1111 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY

  • New York-Presbyterian Hospital

    525 E 68th St, New York, NY