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James Thornton, MD, Thoracic Surgery, Melbourne, FL

JamesClayThorntonMD

Thoracic Surgery Melbourne, FL

Cardiovascular Surgery

Associate Professor, Plastic Surgery, University of Texas Southwestern Medical School

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  • Office

    1350 Hickory St
    Ste 102
    Melbourne, FL 32901
    Phone+1 321-434-3455
    Fax+1 321-434-3456

Education & Training

  • Case Western Reserve University/University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center
    Case Western Reserve University/University Hospitals Cleveland Medical CenterResidency, Thoracic Surgery, 1984 - 1986
  • Case Western Reserve University/University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center
    Case Western Reserve University/University Hospitals Cleveland Medical CenterResidency, Surgery, 1979 - 1984
  • Ohio State University College of Medicine
    Ohio State University College of MedicineClass of 1979

Certifications & Licensure

  • FL State Medical License
    FL State Medical License 2007 - 2025
  • OH State Medical License
    OH State Medical License 1981 - 2025
  • AL State Medical License
    AL State Medical License 2003 - 2018
  • MI State Medical License
    MI State Medical License 1995 - 2002
  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 2001 - 2002
  • SC State Medical License
    SC State Medical License 1999 - 2001
  • American Board of Thoracic Surgery Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification Acumen nEHR, Health IT Services Group, 2012-2013