Northwest Community Care Network
1920 W 1st St, 
Winston Salem, NC 

Overview

Heath Thornton is a Sports Medicine provider practicing medicine in Winston Salem, North Carolina.

His clinical expertise encompasses Marginal Zone Lymphoma (MZL) and Tendinitis.

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 3 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial.

Specialties

Sports Medicine

Licenses

Sports Medicine in NC

Hospital Affiliations

North Carolina Baptist Hospital

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
AmeriHealth
  • EPO
  • HMO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
CareFirst
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Highmark
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Horizon Healthcare
  • EPO
  • POS
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Independent Health
  • EPO
  • POS
  • PPO
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Medical Mutual
  • HMO
  • PPO
Oscar
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
TeamCare
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
Trillium
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Walgreens
  • MEDICARE DISCOUNT CARD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Northwest Community Care Network
1920 W 1st St, Winston Salem, NC 27104
Other Locations
Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Physical Therapy-Stratford
1901 Mooney St, Winston Salem, NC 27103

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.


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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Heath Thornton

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Heath Thornton?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Heath Thornton by calling their office at 336-716-4479. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Heath Thornton a top-rated expert for Marginal Zone Lymphoma (MZL)?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Heath Thornton is classified as an Experienced expert for Marginal Zone Lymphoma (MZL), 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. Heath Thornton specialize in?

While Dr. Heath Thornton is a Sports Medicine, they have specific expertise in Marginal Zone Lymphoma (MZL), Tendinitis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Sports Medicine.

Does Dr. Heath Thornton participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Heath Thornton has published 3 articles and abstracts on conditions like Marginal Zone Lymphoma (MZL). You can view a list of Dr. Heath Thornton's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Heath Thornton accept my insurance?

Dr. Heath Thornton accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and AmeriHealth. We recommend calling the office directly at 336-716-4479 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.

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