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James Thornton, MD, Plastic Surgery, Dallas, TX

JamesFallonThorntonMD

Plastic Surgery Dallas, TX

Professor, Plastic Surgery, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Southwestern Medical School, Author, retired Navy flight surgeon,cofounder CrossFit Medical District

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  • Office

    5323 Harry Hines Boulevard
    Dallas, TX 75390
    Phone+1 214-645-2353
    Fax+1 214-645-2354

Summary

  • Board certified plastic surgeon , practice is directed at facial reconstruction after cancer excision. Primary focus is nasal reconstruction.

Education & Training

  • Emory University School of Medicine
    Emory University School of MedicineFellowship, Plastic Surgery, 1997 - 1999
  • University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
    University of Texas Southwestern Medical CenterResidency, Surgery, 1993 - 1997
  • University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
    University of Texas Southwestern Medical CenterInternship, Surgery, 1989 - 1990
  • University of Texas Southwestern Medical School
    University of Texas Southwestern Medical SchoolClass of 1989
  • University of North Texas at Dallas
    University of North Texas at DallasBS, Physics, 1983
  • Austin College
    Austin CollegeBA, Math and Science, 1982

Certifications & Licensure

  • HI State Medical License
    HI State Medical License 1991 - 2026
  • TX State Medical License
    TX State Medical License 1990 - 2025
  • GA State Medical License
    GA State Medical License 1997 - 1999
  • American Board of Plastic Surgery Plastic Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2012
  • �Top Doctor� Red Book Magazine Award, 2011
  • �Super Doctor� Texas Monthly, 2011
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Facial Reconstruction After Mohs Surgery  
    Carboy JA, Thornton JF., 1/1/2018
  • Approach to the Post Mohs Patient  
    Carboy JA, Thornton JF., Seminars in plastic surgery, 1/1/2018
  • Simplifying Lip Reconstruction: An Algorithmic Approach  
    Sanniec, KJ, Carboy JA, Thornton JF., Seminars in plastic surgery, 1/1/2018
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Books/Book Chapters

Other

Press Mentions

  • Reply: Current Basal and Squamous Cell Skin Cancer Management
    Reply: Current Basal and Squamous Cell Skin Cancer ManagementSeptember 29th, 2019

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