Overview
Dr. Jantzen Thorns is a highly experienced general surgeon with a profound commitment to delivering high-quality, compassionate care. Joining Baylor St. Luke's Medical Group at Vintage General Surgery in Houston, Dr. Thorns specializes in a wide range of surgical procedures. He is dedicated to serving Tomball and other nearby communities, bringing his expertise and humankindness to every patient interaction.Dr. Thorns has been practicing medicine for over 20 years, developing a deep understanding of surgical care and patient needs. He provides comprehensive surgical evaluation and treatment for a variety of conditions, focusing on surgical areas such as gallbladder, colorectal, gastrointestinal, hernia, thyroid, pancreatectomy, and skin and soft tissue procedures. Dr. Thorns is also skilled in advanced surgical techniques, including robotic surgery and minimally-invasive laparoscopic surgery, ensuring patients receive the most effective and least intrusive treatments possible.Dr. Thorns' extensive training and education reflect his dedication to comprehensive and compassionate care. He completed his General Surgery Internship and Residency at Mount Carmel Health System in Columbus, OH. He earned his Doctor of Medicine from the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio, TX, and a Master of Science Degree in Public Health from the University of Texas Health Science Center in Houston, TX. His foundational education includes a Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology from the University of Texas, San Antonio, TX. Prior to his medical degree, Dr. Thorns served as an Army Combat Medic at Fort Sam Houston, San Antonio, TX, and gained valuable nursing experience as a Dialysis Nurse at Walter Reed Army Medical Center, Bethesda, MD, a CCU Nurse at Darnall Army Medical Center, Fort Hood, TX, and a Licensed Vocational Nurse at Eisenhower Army Medical Center, Fort Gordon, GA. This diverse background in healthcare informs his holistic approach to patient well-being.Beyond his clinical responsibilities, Dr. Thorns is passionate about community well-being and advancing social justice. He actively seeks opportunities to contribute to healthier communities, reflecting CommonSpirit's commitment to the common good. Dr. Thorns embodies the values of Compassion, Inclusion, Integrity, Excellence, and Collaboration daily, striving to provide care that not only treats illness but also uplifts and supports the dignity of every person he encounters.
Dr. Thorns is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Malnutrition. His top areas of expertise are Peptic Ulcer, Necrosis, Ogilvie Syndrome, Ileostomy, and Hernia Surgery.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
20207 Chasewood Park Drive, Suite 305, Houston, TX 77070
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
UT Physicians
Brad Snyder is a General Surgeon in Houston, Texas. Dr. Snyder is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Malnutrition. His top areas of expertise are Protein Deficiency, Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, Gastric Bypass, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Snyder is currently accepting new patients.
Houston Methodist Department Of Surgery
Vadim Sherman is a General Surgeon in Houston, Texas. Dr. Sherman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Malnutrition. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Hiatal Hernia, Hernia, Gastric Bypass, and Endoscopy.
Baylor St. Luke's - O’Quinn Medical Tower At McNair
Dr. Alastair Thompson is a surgical oncologist specializing in breast cancer. He is the Professor and Chief of the Division of Surgical Oncology, Section of Breast Surgery at Baylor College of Medicine, where he holds the Olga Keith Wiess Chair of Surgery. He also serves as Co-Director of the Lester and Sue Smith Breast Center and is Co-Associate Director for Clinical Research at the Dan L Duncan Comprehensive Cancer Center.Dr. Thomspon’s clinical interests include: ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS); nipple and skin sparing mastectomy; breast conservation surgery; and sentinel lymph node biopsy. His research interests include: multidisciplinary patient care alongside “bench to bedside” studies; and innovative clinical trials in cancer. He initiated and led a successful breast cancer laboratory program; provided leadership for a cancer center in the United Kingdom; chaired the UK national breast cancer trials portfolio of 120 studies; and engaged in a range of pivotal roles in key drug, radiation therapy and surgical trials involving the UK, Europe, United States and Australia.Dr. Thompson also has preclinical and practical experience in the design, implementation, monitoring and reporting of early- to late-phase drug and medical device trials. Dr. Thompson received his MBChB in Medicine Surgery and medical degree in Molecular Biology from the University of Edinburgh in Edinburgh, Scotland. He completed his residency in general surgery at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh and a Research Fellowship at the Imperial Cancer Research Fund in Edinburgh.Dr. Thompson has co-chaired the Comparison of Operative to Monitoring and Endocrine Therapy (COMET) Trial for low-risk DCIS; and the National Cancer Institute (NCI)-Breast Cancer Steering Committee proposed “no surgery” clinical trial planning committee. He is a member of the NCI BOLD taskforce and has held leadership positions in the Translational Breast Cancer Research Consortium and SWOG Cancer Research Network.Dr. Thompson is also a member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology, Association of Breast Surgery, British Association of Surgical Oncology, British Breast Group, American Society of Breast Surgeons, American Association for Cancer Research, Moynihan Chirurgical Club, and the Society of Surgical Oncology. Dr. Thompson is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Malnutrition. His top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Triple-Negative Breast Cancer, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Mastectomy, and Tissue Biopsy.
Areas of Expertise
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- Distinguished
- CellulitisDr. Thorns isDistinguished. Learn about Cellulitis.
- NecrosisDr. Thorns isDistinguished. Learn about Necrosis.
- Ogilvie SyndromeDr. Thorns isDistinguished. Learn about Ogilvie Syndrome.
- Peptic UlcerDr. Thorns isDistinguished. Learn about Peptic Ulcer.
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- Gallbladder DiseaseDr. Thorns isAdvanced. Learn about Gallbladder Disease.
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- Acrogeria, Gottron TypeDr. Thorns isExperienced. Learn about Acrogeria, Gottron Type.
- Bazex SyndromeDr. Thorns isExperienced. Learn about Bazex Syndrome.
- Biliary DyskinesiaDr. Thorns isExperienced. Learn about Biliary Dyskinesia.
- CholecystitisDr. Thorns isExperienced. Learn about Cholecystitis.
- CholedocholithiasisDr. Thorns isExperienced. Learn about Choledocholithiasis.
- Congenital Hypotrichosis MiliaDr. Thorns isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Hypotrichosis Milia.