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Dr. Verna Thornton, MD

Dr. Verna Thornton, MD

Obstetrics & Gynecology*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Verna Thornton, MD is an obstetrician gynecologist in Cloquet, MN and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from Morehouse School of Medicine in 1987. She is affiliated with medical facilities Community Memorial Hospital and Essentia Health-Moose Lake. She is accepting new patients.

3.8 Star Rating
Based on 27 reviews 3.8 Star Rating (27 reviews)

Practice

512 Skyline Blvd Cloquet, MN 55720

Dr. Thornton is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Obstetrics & Gynecology

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  • Above average experience
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Dr. Thornton's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Thornton

3.8

27 ratings, 11 with a written review
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
2 people found this helpful
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Megan M – Mar 31, 2025
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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
1 person found this helpful
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LCB in Cloquet, MN – Apr 24, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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
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May 02, 2023
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
7 people found this helpful
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May 11, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Mar 14, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
MN – Feb 19, 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
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Kaye J in Fayetteville, GA – Jan 12, 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
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Linda Joseph in Valrico, Florida – Dec 21, 2016
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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
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
L.Beavers in Atlanta, GA – Sep 22, 2016
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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
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Shante in Sharpsburg, GA – Sep 14, 2016
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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
9 people found this helpful
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Moses in Fayetteville, GA – Apr 20, 2016
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About Me

  • Obstetrics & Gynecology

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  • Morehouse School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1987
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Dr. Thornton is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Obstetrics & Gynecology

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    Locations

    Practice

    Community Memorial Hospital Association512 Skyline Blvd Cloquet, MN 55720
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