Skip to main content
Alice Thornton, MD, Infectious Disease, Lexington, KY

Alice Chaffin Thornton MD


Professor, Chief Infectious Diseases, Internal Medicine, University of Kentucky College of Medicine

Join to View Full Profile
  • 740 S LimestoneLexington, KY 40536

  • Phone+1 859-323-8178

  • Fax+1 859-257-9286

Dr. Thornton is on Doximity

As a Doximity member you'll join over two million verified healthcare professionals in a private, secure network.

  • Gain access to free telehealth tools, such as our “call shielding” and one-way patient texting.
  • Connect with colleagues in the same hospital or clinic.
  • Read the latest clinical news, personalized to your specialty.

Education & Training

  • Indiana University School of Medicine
    Indiana University School of MedicineFellowship, Infectious Disease, 1995 - 1998
  • Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center
    Wake Forest University Baptist Medical CenterResidency, Internal Medicine, 1992 - 1995
  • Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine
    Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of MedicineClass of 1992

Certifications & Licensure

  • KY State Medical License
    KY State Medical License 1998 - 2026
  • NC State Medical License
    NC State Medical License 1994 - 1998
  • Infectious Disease
    American Board of Internal Medicine Infectious Disease

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Regional Top Doctor Castle Connolly, 2014
  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification Allscripts Enterprise EHR, Allscripts, 2013

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Alcohol Use and Multimorbidity Among Individuals Living with HIV  
    Alice Thornton, MD, AIDS and Behavior

Press Mentions

  • New Plan to Treat Opioid Use Disorder Could Help Rural Communities Combat Addiction
    New Plan to Treat Opioid Use Disorder Could Help Rural Communities Combat AddictionNovember 6th, 2020
  • Opioid Use Curbed by Team at Infectious Diseases Clinic; Multidisciplinary Plans May Hold Key, Particularly in Rural Areas
    Opioid Use Curbed by Team at Infectious Diseases Clinic; Multidisciplinary Plans May Hold Key, Particularly in Rural AreasOctober 22nd, 2020
  • University of Kentucky Launches Clinical Trial to Evaluate New Treatments for COVID-19
    University of Kentucky Launches Clinical Trial to Evaluate New Treatments for COVID-19May 10th, 2020
  • Join now to see all

Viewing the full profile is available to verified healthcare professionals only.

Find your profile and take control of your online presence: