Experienced in Diverticular Disease

Dr. Joseph Thornton

Colorectal Surgery
Med School Associates South
1707 W Charleston Blvd Ste 160, 
Las Vegas, NV 

Experienced in Diverticular Disease
Med School Associates South
1707 W Charleston Blvd Ste 160, 
Las Vegas, NV 
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Overview

Joseph Thornton is a Colorectal Surgeon in Las Vegas, Nevada. Dr. Thornton is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are Encopresis, Bowel Incontinence, Mesenteric Venous Thrombosis, and Anal Fissure.

Specialties
Colorectal Surgery
Licenses
Colon & Rectal Surgery in NV
Hospital Affiliations
University Medical Center
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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  • HMO
  • PPO
Humana
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Medicaid
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SelectHealth
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  • POS
Silversummit Health Plan
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  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
UnitedHealthcare
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  • POS
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Wellcare
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  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
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  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Med School Associates South
1707 W Charleston Blvd Ste 160, Las Vegas, NV 89102
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      • Advanced
      • Anal Fissure
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        Advanced
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      • Bowel Incontinence
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        Advanced
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      • Encopresis
        Dr. Thornton is
        Advanced
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      • Gastrointestinal Fistula
        Dr. Thornton is
        Advanced
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      • Hemorrhoids
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      • Mesenteric Venous Thrombosis
        Dr. Thornton is
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      • Experienced
      • Diverticular Disease
        Dr. Thornton is
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      • Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
        Dr. Thornton is
        Experienced
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      • Familial Colorectal Cancer
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      • Fecal Impaction
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      • Proctitis
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      • Rectal Prolapse
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