Overview
Charles Thornton is a Neurologist in Rochester, New York. Dr. Thornton is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Paramyotonia Congenita, Myotonic Dystrophy Type 2, Myotonic Dystrophy, and Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease).
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 64 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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601 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, NY 14642
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.
1 Clinical Trials
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Charles Thornton
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Charles Thornton?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Charles Thornton by calling their office at 585-275-2559. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Charles Thornton a top-rated expert for Paramyotonia Congenita?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Charles Thornton is classified as an Elite expert for Paramyotonia Congenita, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Charles Thornton specialize in?
While Dr. Charles Thornton is a Neurology, they have specific expertise in Paramyotonia Congenita, Myotonic Dystrophy Type 2, and Myotonic Dystrophy. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurology.
Does Dr. Charles Thornton participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Charles Thornton has published 64 articles and abstracts on conditions like Paramyotonia Congenita. You can view a list of Dr. Charles Thornton's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Charles Thornton accept my insurance?
Dr. Charles Thornton accepts most major insurance plans, including Blue Cross Blue Shield and Cigna. We recommend calling the office directly at 585-275-2559 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Elite
- Myotonic DystrophyDr. Thornton isElite. Learn about Myotonic Dystrophy.
- Myotonic Dystrophy Type 2Dr. Thornton isElite. Learn about Myotonic Dystrophy Type 2.
- Paramyotonia CongenitaDr. Thornton isElite. Learn about Paramyotonia Congenita.
- Advanced
- Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease)
- Multifocal Motor NeuropathyDr. Thornton isAdvanced. Learn about Multifocal Motor Neuropathy.
- Myasthenia GravisDr. Thornton isAdvanced. Learn about Myasthenia Gravis.
- Primary Lateral SclerosisDr. Thornton isAdvanced. Learn about Primary Lateral Sclerosis.
- Spinal and Bulbar Muscular AtrophyDr. Thornton isAdvanced. Learn about Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy.
- Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)Dr. Thornton isAdvanced. Learn about Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA).
- Experienced
- Becker Muscular DystrophyDr. Thornton isExperienced. Learn about Becker Muscular Dystrophy.
- Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy
- DermatomyositisDr. Thornton isExperienced. Learn about Dermatomyositis.
- Duchenne Muscular DystrophyDr. Thornton isExperienced. Learn about Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy.
- DystrophinopathyDr. Thornton isExperienced. Learn about Dystrophinopathy.
- Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy (FSHD)