Summary

Dr. John Thurston is a family medicine physician who earned his medical degree from the University of Kansas School of Medicine and completed his residency training at Wyoming Medical Center. With 33 years of clinical experience, he has built extensive expertise in comprehensive family healthcare for patients of all ages. Dr. Thurston is fluent in both English and Spanish, allowing him to serve diverse communities effectively.

Based in Worland, Wyoming, Dr. Thurston practices at Thurston Medical Clinic and Washakie Medical Center. He specializes in managing high blood pressure and treating hypertensive emergencies when blood pressure reaches dangerously high levels. His practice also focuses on pediatric care for children and adolescents. Dr. Thurston performs routine blood work including complete blood counts and diabetes monitoring through A1c testing. Patients have given him an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.6
  • 33 years of experience
  • 48 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • Wyoming Medical Center
  • 3 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 6 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 2 office locations
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Office Locations

Dr. John Edward Thurston has 2 locations

Thurston Medical Clinic

401 S 15th StWorland, WY 82401
Mon8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Tue8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Wed8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Thu8:00 am - 4:30 pm
FriClosed
SatClosed
SunClosed

Washakie Medical Center

400 S 15th StWorland, WY 82401

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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. John Edward Thurston

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Allegiance Life and Health
  • American Healthcare Alliance
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Assurant Health
  • Banner Health
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - Federal Employees Program
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Montana
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wyoming
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • First Choice Health
  • GEHA
  • Golden Rule
  • Health Alliance
  • HealthPartners
  • Humana
  • Humana - Medicare
  • Lasso Healthcare
  • Liberty HealthShare
  • Medica
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Mountain Health Co-Op
  • Mutual of Omaha
  • National Vision Administrators
  • Optum Health
  • PacificSource Health Plans
  • PacificSource Health Plans - Medicaid (Managed)
  • PacificSource Health Plans - Medicare
  • SelectHealth
  • State Farm
  • Tricare
  • Tricare - Medicare
  • Triwest Healthcare Alliance
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • UnitedHealthOne
  • University of Utah Health Plans

Medical Specialties

Dr. John Edward Thurston has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. John Edward Thurston has the following 6 areas of expertise

  • Check-up
  • Contraception
  • Family Planning
  • Immunization
  • Influenza
  • Weight Loss

Certifications, License, & Education

33 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Wyoming, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Wyoming Medical Center

Medical School

University Of Kansas School Of MedicineGraduated in 1993

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Dr. John Thurston's office is located at 401 S 15th St, Worland, WY, 82401.
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What languages does Dr. John Thurston speak?
Dr. John Thurston speaks English and Spanish.

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