Summary

Dr. George Thorne is an ophthalmologist who has dedicated five decades to caring for patients with eye conditions and vision concerns. He earned his medical degree from the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio Joe R & Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine and completed his residency at the University of Texas Health Science Center. With 50 years of experience in ophthalmology, Dr. Thorne brings extensive knowledge to treating complex eye disorders. He is fluent in both Spanish and English.

Dr. Thorne practices at multiple UT Southwestern locations throughout Dallas and Fort Worth and maintains an affiliation with Llano Regional Hospital. His expertise focuses on managing glaucoma and open-angle glaucoma, along with treating cataracts. He performs comprehensive eye exams, dilated eye exams, and retinal imaging to diagnose and monitor various eye conditions. Patients consistently rate Dr. Thorne highly, giving him an average score of 5.0 out of 5.

AI-generated from data on this provider profile.

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 5
  • 50 years of experience
  • 43 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Spanish, English
  • University Of Texas Health Science Center
  • 1 written review
  • 1 specialty
  • 10 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 4 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. George Clifford Thorne has 4 locations

Ut Southwestern Medical Center

5323 Harry Hines BlvdDallas, TX 75390
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

Ut Southwestern Medical Center Ophthalmology Clinic

5303 Harry Hines Blvd Fl 6Dallas, TX 75390
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

Ut Southwestern Ophthalmology

600 S Main St Ste 1500Fort Worth, TX 76104
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

Compare with Similar Doctors

Dr. George Clifford Thorne, MD
Dr. Taj Nasser, MD
Dr. James Harlan Johnson, MD
Dr. Sandip Suresh, MD
Dr. George Clifford Thorne, MDDr. Taj Nasser, MDDr. James Harlan Johnson, MDDr. Sandip Suresh, MD
OphthalmologyOphthalmologyOphthalmologyOphthalmology
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
3.4 
50 Years of Experience 8 Years of Experience 35 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available
Speaks Spanish, English Speaks English Speaks English
Dallas , TXIrving , TXARLINGTON , TXWebster , TX
Med School: Univ Of Tx Hlth Sci Ctr At San Antonio Joe R & Teresa Lozano Long Schof Med Med School: The Brody School Of Medicine At East Carolina University Med School: Warren Alpert Medical School Of Brown University Med School: University of Minnesota
Current Profile
View Profile View Profile View Profile

Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. George Clifford Thorne

  • Aetna
  • Aetna - Medicaid
  • Aetna - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Aetna Better Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • AmeriGroup
  • AmeriGroup - Medicare
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Assurant Health
  • Baylor Scott & White Health Plan
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
  • Care N' Care
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • Cigna-HealthSpring
  • Cook Children's Health Plan
  • Gilsbar 360 Alliance
  • Group Health Cooperative of South Central Wisconsin
  • Health Alliance - Medicaid (Managed)
  • HealthSmart
  • Humana
  • Humana - Medicare
  • Liberty Mutual - Workers’ Compensation
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Mutual of Omaha
  • Optum Health
  • Oscar Health Insurance
  • Pan-American Life Insurance Group
  • Physicians Mutual
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC
  • Superior Vision
  • Texas Health Aetna
  • Tricare
  • Triwest Healthcare Alliance
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthOne
  • Wellcare
  • Wellcare - Medicare

Medical Specialties

Dr. George Clifford Thorne has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. George Clifford Thorne has the following 10 areas of expertise

  • Blindness
  • Cataract
  • Diabetic Retinopathy
  • Eye Exam
  • Eye Pain
  • Glaucoma
  • Lasik Surgery
  • Macular Degeneration
  • Refractive Surgical Procedures
  • Vision Issues

Certifications, License, & Education

50 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Texas, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

University Of Texas Health Science Center

Medical School

Univ Of Tx Hlth Sci Ctr At San Antonio Joe R & Teresa Lozano Long Schof MedGraduated in 1976

Similar doctors

Frequently Asked Questions

How can I make an appointment with Dr. George Thorne?
You can find contact information for Dr. George Thorne here on Vitals.
Is Dr. George Thorne accepting new patients?
Dr. George Thorne is accepting new patients on Vitals. View Dr. George Thorne's profile on Vitals to make an appointment.
Where is Dr. George Thorne's office located?
Dr. George Thorne's office is located at 5323 Harry Hines Blvd, Dallas, TX, 75390.
What languages does Dr. George Thorne speak?
Dr. George Thorne speaks Spanish and English.
Does Dr. George Thorne accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Dr. George Thorne accepts on their Vitals profile.

Ensuring Data Transparency and Trust: A Guide to Vitals Doctor Listings and Reviews

Our provider data is gathered directly from physicians and publicly available databases. Providers who verify their profiles gain the ability to update information, offering additional details about their specialties,education, treated conditions, performed procedures, and accepted insurances.

Reviews on Vitals are submitted by users only. Recognizing the valuable insights these reviews offer into a doctor's reputation, we maintain internal policies and protocols to ensure the quality and accuracy of all reviews. Importantly, providers cannot delete or alter reviews independently. Reviews can only be deleted or changed following an internal assessment by our customer service team.

Your feedback is highly valued and we encourage you to contact our support team should you encounter any issues.