Dr. Blakely Nelson Thornton, MD

Dr. Blakely Thornton is a surgeon specializing in otolaryngology and head and neck surgery. He earned his medical degree from Louisiana State University School of Medicine in Shreveport and completed his residency at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center. With 17 years of experience in his field, Dr. Thornton provides comprehensive care for conditions affecting the ears, nose, and throat. He communicates with patients in English.

Dr. Thornton practices at Willis Knighton Medical Center in Shreveport, Louisiana. He treats common conditions such as tonsillitis and adenoiditis in both children and adults. His expertise includes managing serous otitis media, a condition where fluid builds up behind the eardrum. Dr. Thornton performs middle ear surgery and utilizes pathology testing to ensure accurate diagnoses for his patients. Patients have given him an average rating of 5.0 on Vitals.