1051 Gause Blvd, 
Slidell, LA 

Overview

Kristen Thornton completed her training at the University of Florida, earning a Masters in Physician Assistant Studies in 2008. She practiced General and Interventional Cardiology in Jacksonville, Florida for three years prior to moving to New Orleans and joining the Ochsner team.

Her top area of expertise is Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF).

Graduate Year

2008

Specialties

Physician Assistant

Licenses

Physician Assistant in LA

Board Certifications

NCCPA - Physician Assistant

Hospital Affiliations

St Tammany Parish Hospital
Slidell Memorial Hospital

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Female

Insurance

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

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Kaiser Permanente
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • POS
  • PPO
Louisiana Healthcare Connections
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Meridian Choice
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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

Ochsner Health Center - Gause
1051 Gause Blvd, Slidell, LA 70458
Other Locations
Ochsner Specialty Health Center - Business Park
1341 Ochsner Blvd, Covington, LA 70433
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MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Kristen D. Thornton, PA is classified as an Experienced expert for Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), 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.

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While Kristen D. Thornton, PA is a Physician Assistant, they have specific expertise in Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Physician Assistant.

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Kristen D. Thornton, PA accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 985-875-2828 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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