Dr. Joseph P. Thornton, MD | Henderson, NV | Colorectal Surgery

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Dr. Thornton graduated from the Meharry Medical College School of Medicine in 1971. He works in Henderson, NV and 4 other locations and specializes in Colorectal Surgery and Gastroenterology. Dr. Thornton is affiliated with University Medical Center Of Southern Nevada, Saint Rose Dominican Hospitals Rose De Lima Campus, Sunrise Hospital And Medical Center, Summerlin Hospital Medical Center, Dignity Health Saint Rose Dominican Hospital Siena Campus, Saint Rose Dominican Hospitals San Martin Campus and Desert Parkway Behavioral Healthcare Hospital Llc.

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23 Ratings
55 years of experience
speaks English, Spanish
Cook County Hospital
6 written reviews
2 specialties
11 areas of expertise
2 board certifications
7 hospital affiliations
5 office locations
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almost 2 yrs ago I had rectal surgery done by this surgeon and my life was destroyed.I went to see him with regular clothes and left with diapers and still with diapers today.After the followed exam.sad to me I have to do another surgery and because I do not know how i must have another surgeon to do it .I walked out and never went back.I wonder how this man can call him self a surgeon he proved to me any way he is a phony J P from no.las vegas

September 4th, 2019

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had a colonscopy 2 years ago and he still takes my calls if I need a recommendation for another problem. He is so kind and a great Dr.

July 12th, 2018

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Ruined me and now I have to have surgery to repair the damage he has done to me. I have suffered 3 years from it and now will have it finally operated on repair the damage he has done to me. Stay away from him. He thinks he knows it all no compassion.

July 1st, 2016

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Burned out, unfriendly, no bedside manner, lacking in diagnostic efforts, uncaring.

May 3rd, 2015

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Horrible Dr. I went to see him because I had symptoms Of fistula he told me that I had diverticulitis and he had to cut part of my intestine. I went through surgery because I was desperate After the surgery he told me that I didn't have diverticulitis and he didn't need to do anything. He left me a huge Ugly scar I felt he did the surgery just to charge the insurance. And his nurse was very rude

November 10th, 2014

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This wonderful doctor saved my life and then gave me new life. After diagnosing the removal of my colon he took the time to consider re-connection (J pouch surgery) and gave me the best quality of life I could have hoped for after years of suffering from ulcerative colitis. His thoughtfulness and expertise is granted to all his patients and I would not hesitate to recommend this considerate and skilled surgeon to all that require this specialty.

December 16th, 2013

Saint Rose Dominican Hospitals Rose De Lima Campus

102 E Lake Mead PkwyHenderson, NV 89015

Tel: (702) 564-2622

University Medical Center Of Southern Nevada

1800 W Charleston BlvdLas Vegas, NV 89102

Tel: (702) 383-2000

Dignity Health Saint Rose Dominican Hospital Siena Campus

3001 Saint Rose PkwyHenderson, NV 89052

Tel: (702) 616-5000

Sunrise Childrens Hospital

3186 S Maryland PkwyLas Vegas, NV 89109

Tel: (702) 731-8000

Summerlin Hospital Medical Center

657 N Town Center DrLas Vegas, NV 89144

Tel: (702) 233-7000


Dr. Joseph Peter Thornton, MD	Dr. Ani Amirian Kardashian, MD	Dr. Luis A Tupac, MD	Dr. George C Tan, MD
Colorectal Surgery	Gastroenterology	Gastroenterology	Gastroenterology
	Accepts New Patients		Accepts New Patients
4 (23 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	2.9 (7 Ratings)	3.7 (3 Ratings)
55 Years of Experience	13 Years of Experience	61 Years of Experience	20 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Spanish
Henderson , NV	Los Angeles , CA	Las Vegas , NV	North Las Vegas , NV
Med School: Meharry Medical College School Of Medicine	Med School: University Of California San Francisco School Of Medicine	Med School: Universidad Nacional Mayor De San Marcos Facultad De Medicina San Fernando	Med School: Virginia Commonwealth University School Of Medicine
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Abdominal Pain
Banding
Bowel Resection
Colon Cancer
Colonoscopy
Diverticulitis
Gastroenterology
Hemorrhoidectomy
Hemorrhoids
Rectal Bleeding
Rectal Pain

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Cook County Hospital

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Meharry Medical College School Of MedicineGraduated in 1971

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Where is Dr. Joseph Thornton's office located?: Dr. Joseph Thornton's office is located at 102 E Lake Mead Pkwy, Henderson, NV, 89015.
Which hospitals is Dr. Joseph Thornton affiliated with?: Dr. Joseph Thornton is affiliated with University Medical Center Of Southern Nevada, Saint Rose Dominican Hospitals Rose De Lima Campus, Sunrise Hospital And Medical Center, Summerlin Hospital Medical Center, Dignity Health Saint Rose Dominican Hospital Siena Campus, Saint Rose Dominican Hospitals San Martin Campus, and Desert Parkway Behavioral Healthcare Hospital Llc.
What languages does Dr. Joseph Thornton speak?: Dr. Joseph Thornton speaks English and Spanish.
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