Overview
Paul Thornton is a Pediatric Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Fort Worth, Texas.
Dr. Thornton is highly rated in 13 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 54 peer reviewed articles and participating in 2 clinical trials.
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- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
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- MEDICARE MAPD
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- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
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Locations
1500 Cooper St, Fort Worth, TX 76104
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 Thornton
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Paul Thornton?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Paul 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 Thornton a top-rated expert for Congenital Hyperinsulinism?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Paul 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 Thornton specialize in?
While Dr. Paul 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 Thornton participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Paul Thornton has published 54 articles and abstracts on conditions like Congenital Hyperinsulinism. You can view a list of Dr. Paul 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 Thornton accept my insurance?
Dr. Paul 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).
- Congenital Lipoid Adrenal HyperplasiaDr. Thornton isAdvanced. Learn about Congenital Lipoid Adrenal Hyperplasia.
- High Blood Pressure in InfantsDr. Thornton isAdvanced. Learn about High Blood Pressure in Infants.
- HypopituitarismDr. Thornton isAdvanced. Learn about Hypopituitarism.
- Experienced
- Acromicric DysplasiaDr. Thornton isExperienced. Learn about Acromicric Dysplasia.
- Adrenal Insufficiency PediatricDr. Thornton isExperienced. Learn about Adrenal Insufficiency Pediatric.
- Cerebral HypoxiaDr. Thornton isExperienced. Learn about Cerebral Hypoxia.
- Delayed GrowthDr. Thornton isExperienced. Learn about Delayed Growth.
- Donohue SyndromeDr. Thornton isExperienced. Learn about Donohue Syndrome.
- Familial Short Stature (FSS)Dr. Thornton isExperienced. Learn about Familial Short Stature (FSS).