Expertise in
31
conditions

Dr. James B. Thornton

Neurology
St Matthews Medical Associates
4003 Kresge Way Ste 400, 
Louisville, KY 
Accepting New Patients
Expertise in
31
conditions
St Matthews Medical Associates
4003 Kresge Way Ste 400, 
Louisville, KY 

Overview

James Thornton is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Louisville, Kentucky.

Dr. Thornton is highly rated in 31 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Transient Global Amnesia, Hemiplegia, and Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA).

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article. Dr. Thornton is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Neurology

Licenses

Internal Medicine in KY

Hospital Affiliations

Baptist Health Floyd
Baptist Health Hardin
Baptist Health Louisville

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
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
CareSource
  • HMO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Health Care Services Corporation
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Health Services
  • EPO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
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

St Matthews Medical Associates
4003 Kresge Way Ste 400, Louisville, KY 40207

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 Total Publications

Association of Corticospinal Tract Asymmetry With Ambulatory Ability After Intracerebral Hemorrhage.
Association of Corticospinal Tract Asymmetry With Ambulatory Ability After Intracerebral Hemorrhage.
Journal: Annals of clinical and translational neurology
Published: June 05, 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. James B. Thornton

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Is Dr. James B. Thornton a top-rated expert for Stroke?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. James B. Thornton is classified as an Distinguished expert for Stroke, 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. James B. Thornton specialize in?

While Dr. James B. Thornton is a Neurology, they have specific expertise in Stroke, Transient Global Amnesia, and Hemiplegia. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurology.

Does Dr. James B. Thornton participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. James B. Thornton has published 1 articles and abstracts on conditions like Stroke. You can view a list of Dr. James B. Thornton's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. James B. Thornton accept my insurance?

Dr. James B. Thornton accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 502-895-7265 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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