
Overview
Dr. Lorry Thornton is a board-certified family medicine physician with additional board certification in obesity medicine. She enjoys partnering with patients in the Belton area to achieve weight loss as part of their health journey. In her practice, Dr. Thornton focuses on working with patients to reach their best health potential, promoting healthy lifestyles and treating medical problems as thoroughly and effectively as possible. She is also a member of the Obesity Medicine Association. Outside of work, Dr. Thornton loves to spend time with family, including her four adult children and grandchildren. She also enjoys traveling, snow skiing and gardening.
Dr. Thornton is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, High Cholesterol, and Familial Hypertension.
Dr. Thornton is board certified in Family Medicine- American Board Of Family Medicine. Dr. Thornton is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
1001 Arbor Park, Belton, TX 76513
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Lorry D. Thornton
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Lorry D. Thornton?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Lorry D. Thornton by calling their office at 254-831-2000. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Lorry D. Thornton a top-rated expert for Type 2 Diabetes (T2D)?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Lorry D. Thornton is classified as an Advanced expert for Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), 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. Lorry D. Thornton specialize in?
While Dr. Lorry D. Thornton is a Family Medicine, they have specific expertise in Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and High Cholesterol. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Family Medicine.
Does Dr. Lorry D. Thornton accept my insurance?
Dr. Lorry D. Thornton accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 254-831-2000 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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- Advanced
- Type 2 Diabetes (T2D)Dr. Thornton isAdvanced. Learn about Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).
- Experienced
- Allergic RhinitisDr. Thornton isExperienced. Learn about Allergic Rhinitis.
- CellulitisDr. Thornton isExperienced. Learn about Cellulitis.
- Childhood Iron Deficiency AnemiaDr. Thornton isExperienced. Learn about Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia.
- Chronic CoughDr. Thornton isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Cough.
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
- Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP)
- CirrhosisDr. Thornton isExperienced. Learn about Cirrhosis.
- Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye)Dr. Thornton isExperienced. Learn about Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye).
- Diabetic NeuropathyDr. Thornton isExperienced. Learn about Diabetic Neuropathy.
- DiarrheaDr. Thornton isExperienced. Learn about Diarrhea.
- EmpyemaDr. Thornton isExperienced. Learn about Empyema.
- FaintingDr. Thornton isExperienced. Learn about Fainting.
- Familial Chronic Mucocutaneous CandidiasisDr. Thornton isExperienced. Learn about Familial Chronic Mucocutaneous Candidiasis.
- Familial Combined HyperlipidemiaDr. Thornton isExperienced. Learn about Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia.
- Familial HypertensionDr. Thornton isExperienced. Learn about Familial Hypertension.
- Familial HypertriglyceridemiaDr. Thornton isExperienced. Learn about Familial Hypertriglyceridemia.
- Frozen ShoulderDr. Thornton isExperienced. Learn about Frozen Shoulder.
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)Dr. Thornton isExperienced. Learn about Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD).
- Gitelman SyndromeDr. Thornton isExperienced. Learn about Gitelman Syndrome.
- Glucocorticoid-Remediable AldosteronismDr. Thornton isExperienced. Learn about Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.
- Hairy Cell Leukemia (HCL)Dr. Thornton isExperienced. Learn about Hairy Cell Leukemia (HCL).
- HeadacheDr. Thornton isExperienced. Learn about Headache.
- High CholesterolDr. Thornton isExperienced. Learn about High Cholesterol.
- HypertensionDr. Thornton isExperienced. Learn about Hypertension.
- HypothyroidismDr. Thornton isExperienced. Learn about Hypothyroidism.
- Idiopathic EdemaDr. Thornton isExperienced. Learn about Idiopathic Edema.
- InsomniaDr. Thornton isExperienced. Learn about Insomnia.
- Iron Deficiency AnemiaDr. Thornton isExperienced. Learn about Iron Deficiency Anemia.
- Low Potassium LevelDr. Thornton isExperienced. Learn about Low Potassium Level.
- Lung MetastasesDr. Thornton isExperienced. Learn about Lung Metastases.
- LymphangitisDr. Thornton isExperienced. Learn about Lymphangitis.
- Maturity Onset Diabetes of the YoungDr. Thornton isExperienced. Learn about Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young.
- MelorheostosisDr. Thornton isExperienced. Learn about Melorheostosis.
- Melorheostosis with OsteopoikilosisDr. Thornton isExperienced. Learn about Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis.
- NecrosisDr. Thornton isExperienced. Learn about Necrosis.
- NeuralgiaDr. Thornton isExperienced. Learn about Neuralgia.
- ObesityDr. Thornton isExperienced. Learn about Obesity.
- Obesity in ChildrenDr. Thornton isExperienced. Learn about Obesity in Children.
- OsteoarthritisDr. Thornton isExperienced. Learn about Osteoarthritis.
- OsteopeniaDr. Thornton isExperienced. Learn about Osteopenia.
- OsteoporosisDr. Thornton isExperienced. Learn about Osteoporosis.
- Peptic UlcerDr. Thornton isExperienced. Learn about Peptic Ulcer.
- Postmenopausal OsteoporosisDr. Thornton isExperienced. Learn about Postmenopausal Osteoporosis.
- Primary Orthostatic TremorDr. Thornton isExperienced. Learn about Primary Orthostatic Tremor.
- ReticuloendotheliosisDr. Thornton isExperienced. Learn about Reticuloendotheliosis.
- SciaticaDr. Thornton isExperienced. Learn about Sciatica.
- ShinglesDr. Thornton isExperienced. Learn about Shingles.
- SinusitisDr. Thornton isExperienced. Learn about Sinusitis.
- TenosynovitisDr. Thornton isExperienced. Learn about Tenosynovitis.
- Trichohepatoenteric SyndromeDr. Thornton isExperienced. Learn about Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome.
- Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)Dr. Thornton isExperienced. Learn about Urinary Tract Infection (UTI).
- Urinary Tract Infection in ChildrenDr. Thornton isExperienced. Learn about Urinary Tract Infection in Children.
- VertigoDr. Thornton isExperienced. Learn about Vertigo.
- Vitamin D DeficiencyDr. Thornton isExperienced. Learn about Vitamin D Deficiency.
- XanthomaDr. Thornton isExperienced. Learn about Xanthoma.

