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Dr. John Thornton, MD

Cardiology* Age 75
Dr. John Thornton, MD
4.3 (6 Ratings)

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Dr. John Thornton, MD is a Cardiology Specialist in Augusta, GA.
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Dr. John Thornton, MD

Cardiology* Age 75
Augusta, GA
Accepting new patients
51 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. John Thornton, MD is a Cardiology Specialist in Augusta, GA.

About

Dr. John Thornton, MD is a Cardiology Specialist in Augusta, GA and has 51 years experience. They graduated from University of North Carolina School of Medicine in 1973 and completed a residency at Madigan Army Medical Center.They currently practice at AU Care Center Grovetown II Pediatrics 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. Their 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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Electrocardiogram (EKG)
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Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Vascular Duplex Ultrasonography and Plethysmography
Atherosclerosis
Cardiomyopathy
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 Diseases
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
Carotid Artery Disease
Chest Pain
Chronic Congestive Heart Failure
Chronic Pulmonary Heart Diseases (incl. Pulmonary Hypertension)
Coarctation of the Aorta
Congenital Aortic Valve Disorders
Congenital Heart Defects
Congestive Heart Failure
Coronary Artery Dissection
Endocarditis
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
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
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Postpartum Cardiomyopathy
Primary Pulmonary Hypertension
Pulmonary Disease
Pulmonary Edema
Pulmonary Hypertension
Pulmonary Valve Disease
Rheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Septal Defect
Sick Sinus Syndrome
Sinus Bradycardia
Sinus Tachycardia
Supraventricular Tachycardia
Syncope
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Systemic Vasculitis
Systolic Heart Failure
Tetralogy of Fallot
Thrombosis
Tricuspid Valve Disease
Unstable Angina
Vascular Disease
Ventricular Fibrillation
Ventricular Septal Defect
Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)
Vitamin D Deficiency
Cardiac Catheterization (incl. Coronary Angiography)
Cardiac Imaging
Cardiac Myocardial Perfusion Imaging
Impella Device
Nuclear Stress Testing
Structural Heart Disease Evaluations and Treatment
Thoracentesis

Insurance Accepted

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

Locations

  1. 1 Medical College of Georgia
    1120 15th St, Augusta, GA 30912
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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