Overview
Paul Thornton is a Pediatric Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Fort Worth, Texas.
Dr. Thornton is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Congenital Hyperinsulinism, Newborn Low Blood Sugar, Low Blood Sugar, Pancreatectomy, and Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT).
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 56 peer reviewed articles and participating in 2 clinical trials. Dr. Thornton is currently accepting new patients.
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Insurance
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- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
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- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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- OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
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- HMO
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- OTHER MEDICAID
- STATE MEDICAID
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- HMO
- POS
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
Locations
1500 Cooper St, Fort Worth, TX 76104
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Thornton has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
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.
2 Clinical Trials
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Paul S. Thornton
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Paul S. Thornton?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Paul S. Thornton by calling their office at 682-885-7960. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Paul S. Thornton a top-rated expert for Congenital Hyperinsulinism?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Paul S. Thornton is classified as an Elite expert for Congenital Hyperinsulinism, 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. Paul S. Thornton specialize in?
While Dr. Paul S. Thornton is a Pediatric Endocrinology, they have specific expertise in Congenital Hyperinsulinism, Newborn Low Blood Sugar, and Low Blood Sugar. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pediatric Endocrinology.
Does Dr. Paul S. Thornton participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Paul S. Thornton has published 56 articles and abstracts on conditions like Congenital Hyperinsulinism. You can view a list of Dr. Paul S. Thornton's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Paul S. Thornton accept my insurance?
Dr. Paul S. Thornton accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 682-885-7960 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
- Congenital HyperinsulinismDr. Thornton isElite. Learn about Congenital Hyperinsulinism.
- Low Blood SugarDr. Thornton isElite. Learn about Low Blood Sugar.
- Newborn Low Blood SugarDr. Thornton isElite. Learn about Newborn Low Blood Sugar.
- Pediatric Growth Hormone Deficiency
- Distinguished
- Growth Hormone Deficiency (GHD)Dr. Thornton isDistinguished. Learn about Growth Hormone Deficiency (GHD).
- Advanced
- Cardiofaciocutaneous SyndromeDr. Thornton isAdvanced. Learn about Cardiofaciocutaneous Syndrome.
- Cardiomyopathic LentiginosisDr. Thornton isAdvanced. Learn about Cardiomyopathic Lentiginosis.
- Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia (CAH)Dr. Thornton isAdvanced. Learn about Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia (CAH).
- Noonan SyndromeDr. Thornton isAdvanced. Learn about Noonan Syndrome.
- PancreatectomyDr. Thornton isAdvanced. Learn about Pancreatectomy.
- Experienced
- Acromicric DysplasiaDr. Thornton isExperienced. Learn about Acromicric Dysplasia.
- Adrenal Insufficiency PediatricDr. Thornton isExperienced. Learn about Adrenal Insufficiency Pediatric.
- Familial Short Stature (FSS)Dr. Thornton isExperienced. Learn about Familial Short Stature (FSS).
- Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT)Dr. Thornton isExperienced. Learn about Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT).
- HypogonadismDr. Thornton isExperienced. Learn about Hypogonadism.
- Hypogonadotropic HypogonadismDr. Thornton isExperienced. Learn about Hypogonadotropic Hypogonadism.
- Idiopathic Short Stature (ISS)Dr. Thornton isExperienced. Learn about Idiopathic Short Stature (ISS).
- IntersexDr. Thornton isExperienced. Learn about Intersex.
- Mixed Gonadal DysgenesisDr. Thornton isExperienced. Learn about Mixed Gonadal Dysgenesis.
- PanhypopituitarismDr. Thornton isExperienced. Learn about Panhypopituitarism.
- Prader-Willi SyndromeDr. Thornton isExperienced. Learn about Prader-Willi Syndrome.
- Precocious PubertyDr. Thornton isExperienced. Learn about Precocious Puberty.
- RASopathiesDr. Thornton isExperienced. Learn about RASopathies.
- Sheehan SyndromeDr. Thornton isExperienced. Learn about Sheehan Syndrome.
- Short Stature (Growth Disorders)Dr. Thornton isExperienced. Learn about Short Stature (Growth Disorders).
- Turner SyndromeDr. Thornton isExperienced. Learn about Turner Syndrome.
- Type 1 Diabetes (T1D)Dr. Thornton isExperienced. Learn about Type 1 Diabetes (T1D).