Overview
Sarah Thornton is an Ophthalmologist in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Thornton has been practicing medicine for over 10 years is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Papilledema, Optic Nerve Atrophy, Optic Atrophy Type 1, and Optic Neuritis.
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 7 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
2000 Hamilton St Ste 306, Philadelphia, PA 19130
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Sarah Thornton
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Sarah Thornton?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Sarah Thornton by calling their office at 215-928-3000. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Sarah Thornton a top-rated expert for Papilledema?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Sarah Thornton is classified as an Advanced expert for Papilledema, 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. Sarah Thornton specialize in?
While Dr. Sarah Thornton is a Ophthalmology, they have specific expertise in Papilledema, Optic Nerve Atrophy, and Optic Atrophy Type 1. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Ophthalmology.
Does Dr. Sarah Thornton participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Sarah Thornton has published 7 articles and abstracts on conditions like Papilledema. You can view a list of Dr. Sarah Thornton's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Sarah Thornton accept my insurance?
Dr. Sarah Thornton accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 215-928-3000 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
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- Optic Atrophy Type 1Dr. Thornton isAdvanced. Learn about Optic Atrophy Type 1.
- Optic Nerve AtrophyDr. Thornton isAdvanced. Learn about Optic Nerve Atrophy.
- Optic NeuritisDr. Thornton isAdvanced. Learn about Optic Neuritis.
- PapilledemaDr. Thornton isAdvanced. Learn about Papilledema.
- Experienced
- Amaurosis FugaxDr. Thornton isExperienced. Learn about Amaurosis Fugax.
- Graves DiseaseDr. Thornton isExperienced. Learn about Graves Disease.
- Horner SyndromeDr. Thornton isExperienced. Learn about Horner Syndrome.
- Increased Intracranial PressureDr. Thornton isExperienced. Learn about Increased Intracranial Pressure.
- Leber Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON)Dr. Thornton isExperienced. Learn about Leber Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON).
- Retinal Artery OcclusionDr. Thornton isExperienced. Learn about Retinal Artery Occlusion.