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Dr. Joseph Thornton, MD

Dr. Joseph Thornton, MD

Cosmetic, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery*
20+ years of experience

Dr. Joseph Thornton, MD is a plastic surgeon in Newark, DE and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Thornton has extensive experience in Skin Cancer & Excision. He graduated from University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine in 2001. He is affiliated with Beebe Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

4 Star Rating
Based on 20 reviews 4 Star Rating (20 reviews)

Practice

2600 Glasgow Ave Ste 107 Newark, DE 19702

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Dr. Thornton's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Thornton

4.0

20 ratings, 6 with a written review
5 Star
65%
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4 Star
10%
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3 Star
0%
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2 Star
5%
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1 Star
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Tom Delaware – Feb 03, 2024
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
1 person found this helpful
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Rosemarie P Cade – Aug 31, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Jean. S – Aug 13, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Jul 03, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
5 people found this helpful
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Betty Sharp in Milton, DE – Jul 26, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
18 people found this helpful
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Mar 09, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

As a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon I take pride in listening to and educating my patients on the options available and deriving the safest and most effective plan of action to achieve the results they desire. From breast augmentation, tummy tucks,...read more
  • Cosmetic, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery

  • Orthopedic Hand Surgery

  • Dermatology

  • Pediatric Plastic Surgery

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  • University Of Pennsylvania Perelman School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 2001
  • Haverford College

    Undergraduate School, 1997
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Plastic Surgery®
Plastic Surgery
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Locations

Practice

Foot and Ankle Associates LLP2600 Glasgow Ave Ste 107 Newark, DE 19702
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Union Hospital of Cecil County111 W High St Ste 207 Elkton, MD 21921
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Christianacare Union Hospital106 Bow St Elkton, MD 21921
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Practice

Kyo A Kim M.D. P.A.774 Christiana Rd Ste 101 Newark, DE 19713
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  • Hours
    • Mon: 7:00am - 6:00pm
    • Tue: 7:00am - 6:00pm
    • Wed: 7:00am - 6:00pm
    • Thu: 7:00am - 6:00pm
    • Fri: 7:00am - 4:00pm
    • Sat: closed
    • Sun: closed
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Beebe Medical Center

    424 Savannah Rd
    Lewes, DE 19958
    Recipient of 1
    hospital award

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    88%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% higher than the national average

    79%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    4% higher than the national average

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