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Dr. Scott Thornton, MD

Colorectal Surgery* Age 65
Dr. Scott Thornton, MD
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Dr. Scott Thornton, MD is a Colorectal Surgeon in Shelton, CT.
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Dr. Scott Thornton, MD

Colorectal Surgery* Age 65
Shelton, CT
Accepting new patients
38 years of experience
Dr. Scott Thornton, MD is a Colorectal Surgeon in Shelton, CT.

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Dr. Thornton graduated from University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine in 1986 and completed a residency at University of Connecticut.Dr. Scott Thornton, MD is a Colorectal Surgeon in Shelton, CT and has 38 years experience. Dr. Thornton currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Bridgeport Hospital. Dr. Thornton has experience treating conditions like Intestinal Diverticulitis and Constipation among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Thornton received an average rating of 4.1/5 from patients and has been reviewed 14 times. Dr. Thornton's office accepts new patients. Dr. Thornton is board certified in Colon & Rectal Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Intestinal Diverticulitis
Constipation
Repair of Anal and Rectal Defects (Anoplasty, Repair of Imperforate Anus, Sphincteroplasty, Rectal Graft)
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Constipation
Repair of Anal and Rectal Defects (Anoplasty, Repair of Imperforate Anus, Sphincteroplasty, Rectal Graft)
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Constipation
Repair of Anal and Rectal Defects (Anoplasty, Repair of Imperforate Anus, Sphincteroplasty, Rectal Graft)
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal Fissure
Anorectal Abscess
Anorectal Fistula
Colorectal Cancer
Hemorrhoids
Intestinal Obstruction
Pelvic Abscess
Small Intestine Cancer
Anoscopy
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Colectomy
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Salpingectomy with Robotic Assist
Salpingo Oopherectomy
Abdominal Pain
Anal or Rectal Pain
Appendicitis
Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Bowel Strangulation
Breast Cancer
Carcinoma in Situ
Cholangiocarcinoma
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Gallstones
Gastric Ulcer
Gastroparesis
Gynecologic Cancer
Hiatal Hernia
Hidradenitis
Hyperparathyroidism
Ileus
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Incisional Hernia
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Fistula
Ischemic Colitis
Liver Cancer
Lung Cancer
Megacolon
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Osteosarcoma
Pancreatic Cancer
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Partial Lung Collapse
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pleural Effusion
Proctoptosis
Rectal Prolapse
Rectovaginal Fistula
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Malignancies
Traumatic Brain Injury
Ulcerative Colitis
Umbilical Hernia
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Ventral Hernia
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Anal Cauterization
Anal Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy
Augmentation Cystoplasty
Bladder Surgery
Colostomy
Cystectomy
Cystotomy
Destruction of Anal Tumor
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Duodenal Polypectomy
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Excision of Anal Tags
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Fecal Impaction Removal
Gallbladder Removal
Gastrotomy
Hernia Repair
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparotomy
Open Appendectomy
Open Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Partial Cystectomy
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Port Placements or Replacements
Procetectomy With Robotic Assist
Proctectomy
Removal of Reproductive Organs (Hysterectomy, Oophorectomy, Salpingectomy, Salpingo-Oophorectomy, Resection of Peritoneal Malignancy)
Sphincterotomy
Thoracentesis
Tracheal Surgery
Transendoscopic Stent Placement
Vaginectomy
Wedge Resection Colon

Insurance Accepted

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Locations

  1. 1 Northeast Medical Group Colon And Rectal Surgery-Shelton
    887 Bridgeport Ave Ste C, Shelton, CT 06484
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (203) 255-7088
  2. 2 Office
    1305 Post Rd Ste 215, Fairfield, CT 06824
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  3. 3 Bridgeport Hospital
    267 Grant St, Bridgeport, CT 06610
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  4. 4 Northeast Medical Group Internal Medicine-Fairfield
    1152 Kings Highway Cutoff, Fairfield, CT 06824
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4.1
Based on 14 Reviews
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1 Star (3)

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Dec 05, 2022
Very quick to calming us down, just what we needed.
T DeMusis — Dec 05, 2022
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Specialties*
Colorectal Surgery
General Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
    1986
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Colon & Rectal Surgery and General Surgery
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

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Internship

Internship
  • University Ct School Med
    1987
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University of Connecticut
    1991
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
    1992
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Scott Thornton, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Thornton's profile.

Dr. Thornton frequently treats the following conditions: Intestinal Diverticulitis and Constipation. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Scott Thornton, MD is affiliated with Bridgeport Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Scott Thornton, MD holds board certification in Colon & Rectal Surgery and General Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Bridgeport Hospital

    267 Grant St, Bridgeport, CT