4.6
31 Ratings with 2 written Reviews
Summary
Dr. Melvin Thornton II is a Double Board-Certified Reproductive Endocrinologist and Fertility Specialist with more than 30 years of experience helping individuals and families achieve their dreams of parenthood.
For more than 25 years, he has served patients throughout New York and the Tri-State area while earning recognition as a multiple-year Castle Connolly Top Doctor. Recognized internationally for his expertise in assisted reproductive technology (ART), he is known for delivering compassionate, ethical, and personalized fertility care tailored to each patient's unique medical needs, personal values, and family-building goals.
Dr. Thornton practices at Global Fertility & Genetics in Midtown Manhattan, where advanced reproductive technology is combined with patient-centered, compassionate care.
As one of the world's leading experts in egg donation and gestational surrogacy, he has extensive experience treating a wide range of fertility challenges, including …complex reproductive cases and fertility care for HIV-positive couples with services such as:
- In Vitro Fertilization (IVF), including advanced EmbryoScope-assisted IVF
- Egg Donation, Egg Donor IVF, and Gestational Surrogacy
- Egg Freezing and fertility preservation
- Male infertility evaluation and treatment, including ICSI and IUI (Artificial Insemination)
- Preimplantation Genetic Testing (PGT) and personalized fertility care for diverse family-building journeys, including LGBTQ+ patients
With a commitment to ethical care, innovation, and personalized treatment, Dr. Thornton and his team provide comprehensive fertility solutions that support patients throughout every stage of their family-building journey.
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Office Location
Global Fertility & Genetics
115 E 57th St Ste 420New York, NY 10022Mon7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Tue7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Wed7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Thu7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Fri7:30 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 37 years of experience
- speaks English
- Washington University In St Louis School Of Medicine
- 2 written reviews
- 2 specialties
- 2 areas of expertise
- 2 hospital affiliations
- 1 office location
- Male
Patients’ Perspective
- Gave an accurate diagnosis
- Had a good bedside manner
- Spent time with me
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Melvin H. Thornton
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Medical Specialties
Dr. Melvin H. Thornton has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Melvin H. Thornton has the following 2 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
37 Years Experience
Dr. Melvin H. Thornton holds an active medical license in the state of New York.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of New York that expires in 2028.
Education & Training
Medical School
Graduated from Washington University In St Louis School Of Medicine in 1989.
NPI Number
Dr. Thornton's NPI number is 1720149784.
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- Dr. Melvin Thornton is affiliated with Newyork Presbyterian Columbia University Irving Medical Center and Newyork Presbyterian Columbia University Irving Medical Center.
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