Dr. Chad Thornhill, MD | Knoxville, TN | Gastroenterology

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Dr. Chad Thornhill specializes in gastroenterology, focusing on digestive system disorders and related conditions. He earned his medical degree from the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University and brings 17 years of experience to his practice. Dr. Thornhill is fluent in English.

Dr. Thornhill is affiliated with East Tennessee Children's Hospital and practices at ETCH Pediatric Gastroenterology in Knoxville, Tennessee. He treats patients with abdominal pain and GERD, including abdominal pain that occurs during pregnancy. His procedural expertise includes upper GI endoscopy, lower GI endoscopy, and colonoscopy to diagnose and manage digestive conditions. Patients have given him an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

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accepting new patients
4.7

11 Ratings
17 years of experience
29 insurance plans accepted
speaks English
Medical College Of Georgia At Augusta University
11 written reviews
1 award
1 specialty
1 area of expertise
3 board certifications
1 hospital affiliation
1 office location
Male

Patients consistently praise Dr. Thornhill for his excellent bedside manner, clear communication, and attentiveness to his patients' needs. He is noted for his ability to engage with patients and develop a reasonable plan that keeps both child and parent informed, building trust and comfort. However, some patients express disappointment with certain consultations, mentioning that discussions sometimes outweigh hands-on examination, leading to a feeling of insufficient assessment. A critique focuses on discrepancies between verbal communication and the written summary, suggesting a need for improved consistency in patient records.

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Dr Thornhill is an excellent provider-outstanding bedside manner. He is very knowledgeable and always comes up with a reasonable plan. He has helped my child greatly.

February 22nd, 2026 | Source: Partner

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Dr. Thornhill and the staff are excellent at listening, understanding and forming a plan to move forward in the best interest of my child.

February 22nd, 2026 | Source: Partner

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Dr. Thornhill was respectful and communicated well with my child and myself. He made clear what tests were going to be done and a possible path forward based on those results.

February 9th, 2026 | Source: Partner

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Dr. Thornhill is very personable and relatable. He engages with his patient and answers all questions in a way she understands.

August 21st, 2025 | Source: Partner

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Dr. Chad Thornhill is a terrific Dr. He remembered we took our child to Kennedy space. Center and asked him all about it. He encouraged our child to keep studying and chasing his dream.

July 19th, 2025 | Source: Partner

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February 6th, 2025 | Source: Partner

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So personable and made me comfortable and my child from beginning to end.

January 26th, 2025 | Source: Partner

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Dr.Thronhill has always took time to check my child and discuss what is giving her trouble. He really is a great Dr. I sure would refer him to others.

January 24th, 2025 | Source: Partner

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Dr. Thornhill is very clear in everything that he discusses with both the parent and child. He is extremely laid back and makes you feel comfortable from the beginning and sees that you understand everything every step of the way.

December 7th, 2024 | Source: Partner

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Dr Thornhill is fantastic!! So thorough and caring

December 7th, 2024 | Source: Partner

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ETCH Pediatric Gastroenterology

2100 Clinch Ave Ste 420Knoxville, TN 37916

Tel: (865) 824-0083

Mon8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Tue8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Wed8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Thu8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Fri8:00 am - 4:30 pm

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Dr. Chad Thornhill, MD	Ashley Anderson, APRN	Shauna Sanderson, APRN	Jan Seiler, APRN
Gastroenterology	Gastroenterology	Gastroenterology	Gastroenterology
Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
4.7 (11 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)
17 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	Virtual Visit Available	Virtual Visit Available	Virtual Visit Available
Speaks English	Speaks English	Speaks English	Speaks English
Knoxville , TN	SACRAMENTO , CA	Tallahassee , FL	Montgomery , AL
Med School: Medical College Of Georgia At Augusta University	Med School: East Tennessee State University - Quillen College of Medicine	Med School: Creighton University College of Nursing	Med School: Georgia State University
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Medical College Of Georgia At Augusta UniversityGraduated in 2009

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Which hospitals is Dr. Chad Thornhill affiliated with?: Dr. Chad Thornhill is affiliated with East Tennessee Childrens Hospital.
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