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Brian P Thornton, MD Brian P Thornton, MD
Plastic Surgeon
Male - 9 years experience
www.hmh.net

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Norton Healthcare Pavilion
315 E Broadway Ste 110
Louisville, KY 40202
(502) 589-5544
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Dr. Thornton is affiliated with 7 hospitals :
Jewish Hospital - Louisville
200 Abraham Flexner Way Ste 1, Louisville, KY
Top 25%
Norton Hospitals, Inc
200 E Chestnut St, Louisville, KY
Top 50%
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Dr. Thornton was educated at the following institutions:
Medical School
University of Louisville
Completed: 1999
 
Awards & Distinctions Special
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Compassionate Doctor Recognition, 2011
Patients' Choice Award, 2011
Awards:
  Compassionate Doctor Recognition: 2010
  Patients' Choice Award: 2009 — 2010
  Patients' Choice Award: 2008
Appointments:
  University of Louisville
Clinical Faculty: 2005 — present
  University of Kentucky
Clinical Faculty: 2008 — present
Associations:
Secretary & Treasurer
  Kentucky Society of Plastic Surgeons: 2008
American Society of Plastic Surgeons
  Member: 2008
Kentucky Society of Plastic Surgeons
  Secretary & Treasurer: 2008
 
Publications
Dr. Thornton has 20 publications:
Article: Crisis psychopharmacology techniques.
Date: October 2007
Journal: Diseases of the nervous system

Article: The effect of saliva and oral intake on the tensile properties of sutures: an experimental study.
Date: June 2007
Journal: Annals of plastic surgery

Article: Doppler signal interpretation in free tissue transfer: a computer simulator for resident and nursing education.
Date: March 2007
Journal: Journal of reconstructive microsurgery

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General Information
Personal Statement:
We at Kentucky Aesthetic & Plastic Surgery Institute seek to provide the highest quality clinical results in a warm, relaxed, and safe environment with special attention given to patient confidentiality.

We strive to offer the latest advances in cosmetic plastic surgery and dedicate ourselves to providing the ultimate in service.

Biography & Background:
Dr. Thornton is a native of Kentucky and attended medical and graduate school at the University of Louisville. He received his Ph.D. in Microbiology and Immunology and authored numerous scientific publications and textbooks.

Dr. Thornton completed an integrated residency in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at the University of Kentucky. During his training, the faculty and staff recognized him as a compassionate and caring physician selecting him as Resident of the Month in 2004.

He has special interest in breast reconstruction and cosmetic surgery. He continues research including studies to decrease the pain associated with breast reconstruction and has received regional and national awards for his research and presentations.

Dr. Thornton is a Clinical Professor of Plastic Surgery at the University of Louisville, Treasurer of the Kentucky Plastic Surgery Education Foundation, a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons and is a Clinical Faculty member in Plastic Surgery at the University of Kentucky. Additionally, he has been appointed as the Secretary-Treasurer of the Kentucky Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons. Dr. Thornton is board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery.

Clinical Interests:
Breast Reconstruction
Breast Lift
Breast Augmentation
Breast Reductions
Breast Revision surgery

Research Interests:
Decreasing postoperative pain after mastectomy.

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Norton Healthcare Pavilion 315 E Broadway Ste 110 Louisville, KY
Bluegrass Family Health
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