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Dr. Karen Thornton, MD

Family Medicine* Age 61
Dr. Karen Thornton, MD
2.8 (12 Ratings)

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

Family Medicine* Age 61
New York, NY
Accepting new patients
35 years of experience

Offers telehealth

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

About

Dr. Karen Thornton, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist in New York, NY and has 35 years experience. They graduated from Temple University Lewis Katz School of Medicine in 1989 and completed a residency at St Francis Hospital.They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with New York Presbyterian Hospital. At present, Dr. Thornton received an average rating of 2.8/5 from patients and has been reviewed 12 times. Their 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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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 Andrew Glyptis MD PC
    330 W 58th St Ste 413, New York, NY 10019
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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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Biography
  • Dr. Karen Thornton, MD is a family medicine specialist in New York, NY and has over 34 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from Temple University Lewis Katz School of Medicine in 1989. She specializes in Family Medicine.
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Languages Spoken
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Specialties*
Family Medicine
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Education

Education

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

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Family Practice
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • St Francis Hospital
    1993
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Dr. Karen Thornton, MD is affiliated with New York Presbyterian Hospital.

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

Hospital Affiliations

  • New York Presbyterian Hospital

    525 E 68th St, New York, NY