Summary

Dr. Charles Thornton is a board-certified ophthalmologist who has dedicated 46 years to caring for patients with eye and vision conditions. He earned his medical degree from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine and completed his residency training at University Hospital of Arkansas. Dr. Thornton speaks English and brings nearly five decades of experience to his practice.

Dr. Thornton maintains affiliations with Christus Health and CHRISTUS SAINT MICHAEL HEALTH SYSTEM, providing comprehensive eye care services in Texarkana, Texas. He specializes in treating cataracts and various forms of glaucoma, including open-angle glaucoma. His practice offers essential services such as comprehensive eye exams, dilated eye examinations, and advanced retinal imaging to help diagnose and monitor eye conditions. Patients have rated him 4.2 out of 5 stars on Vitals, reflecting their confidence in his expertise and care.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.2
  • 46 years of experience
  • speaks English
  • University Hospital Of Arkansas
  • 1 specialty
  • 10 areas of expertise
  • 2 hospital affiliations
  • 3 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. Charles Neil Thornton has 3 locations

Collom And Carney Eye Institute

5402 Summerhill RdTexarkana, TX 75503
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Christus Health

1000 Pine StTexarkana, TX 75501

Christus Saint Michael Health System

2600 Saint Michael DrTexarkana, TX 75503

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Dr. Charles Neil Thornton, MDDr. Humair Khan, MDDr. Sandip Suresh, MDDr. Lewis Carlton Cook, MD
OphthalmologyOphthalmologyOphthalmologyOphthalmology
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
4.2 
4.9 
4.8 
46 Years of Experience 14 Years of Experience 59 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English
Texarkana , TXWebster , TXWebster , TXTexarkana , TX
Med School: University Of Arkansas For Medical Sciences College Of Medicine Med School: Baylor College of Medicine Med School: University of Minnesota Med School: Tulane University School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Charles Neil Thornton

  • Accepts Medicare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Charles Neil Thornton has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Charles Neil Thornton has the following 10 areas of expertise

  • Blindness
  • Cataract
  • Diabetic Retinopathy
  • Eye Exam
  • Eye Pain
  • Glaucoma
  • Lasik Surgery
  • Lens Implants (Intraocular Lens Implantation)
  • Macular Degeneration
  • Vision Issues

Certifications, License, & Education

46 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Texas, 2026, Expired

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

University Hospital Of Arkansas

Medical School

University Of Arkansas For Medical Sciences College Of MedicineGraduated in 1981
University Of Arkansas For Medical Sciences College Of MedicineGraduated in 1980

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Where is Dr. Charles Thornton's office located?
Dr. Charles Thornton's office is located at 5402 Summerhill Rd, Texarkana, TX, 75503.
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