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Francis Thornton, MD, Radiology, Virginia Beach, VA

FrancisJThorntonMD(He/Him)

Radiology Virginia Beach, VA

Abdominal Imaging, Gastrointestinal Imaging, Genitourinary Imaging, Ultrasound

Radiologist/Abdominal Imaging

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  • Office

    582 Lynnhaven Parkway, Suite 301
    Virginia Beach, VA 23452
    Phone+1 757-916-9630

Summary

  • Dr. Francis J Thornton is a radiologist with Hampton Roads Radiology Associates in Virginia Beach. He received his medical degree from the National University of Ireland at University College Cork and has been in practice 25+ years. He specializes in abdominal imaging, cardiac CT & MRI, gastrointestinal imaging, and genitourinary imaging. He is board certified in surgery from RCSI (Royal College of Surgeons, Ireland) and board certified in Radiology by the ABR and RCSI. Dr. Thornton completed a 2-year surgical research fellowship at Johns Hopkins, Abdominal Imaging fellowship at Duke University Medical center and an MRI Fellowship at UW Madison.

Education & Training

  • University College Cork Faculty of Medicine
    University College Cork Faculty of MedicineClass of 1991

Certifications & Licensure

  • IA State Medical License
    IA State Medical License 2020 - 2026
  • VA State Medical License
    VA State Medical License 2022 - 2026
  • SC State Medical License
    SC State Medical License 2022 - 2023
  • KS State Medical License
    KS State Medical License 2021 - 2022
  • WI State Medical License
    WI State Medical License 2002 - 2021
  • NC State Medical License
    NC State Medical License 2001 - 2003
  • Diagnostic Radiology
    American Board of Radiology Diagnostic Radiology

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Professional Memberships