
James Fallon Thornton MD
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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5323 Harry Hines BoulevardDallas, TX 75390
Phone+1 214-645-2353
Fax+1 214-645-2354
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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 MedicineFellowship, Plastic Surgery, 1997 - 1999
- University of Texas Southwestern Medical CenterResidency, Surgery, 1993 - 1997
- University of Texas Southwestern Medical CenterInternship, Surgery, 1989 - 1990
- University of Texas Southwestern Medical SchoolClass of 1989
- University of North Texas at DallasBS, Physics, 1983
- Austin CollegeBA, Math and Science, 1982
Certifications & Licensure
- HI State Medical License 1991 - 2026
- TX State Medical License 1990 - 2025
- 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
- Aesthetic Auricle Reconstruction with the Dieffenbach Flap: A Retrospective Case Review.Anne L Bennett, Michael E Nissan, Amor Niksic, Berkay Basagaoglu, James Thornton
Facial Plastic Surgery. 2025-04-01 - Judging Surgical Quality in Facial Reconstruction.Lauren McAllister, Nicholas Yim, James F Thornton
Seminars in Plastic Surgery. 2024-11-01 - Challenges and Strategies in Post-Mohs Reconstructive Surgery.Lauren McAllister, James F Thornton
Seminars in Plastic Surgery. 2024-11-01
Journal Articles
- Facial Reconstruction After Mohs SurgeryCarboy JA, Thornton JF., 1/1/2018
- Approach to the Post Mohs PatientCarboy JA, Thornton JF., Seminars in plastic surgery, 1/1/2018
- Simplifying Lip Reconstruction: An Algorithmic ApproachSanniec, KJ, Carboy JA, Thornton JF., Seminars in plastic surgery, 1/1/2018
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Books/Book Chapters
Other
- Breast Reduction, Lejour.Thornton J.F., eMedicine Journal
http://author.emedicine.com/cgi-in/foxweb.exe/workonprep@c:/em/ga?book=plastic
1/28/2001
Press Mentions
- Reply: Current Basal and Squamous Cell Skin Cancer ManagementSeptember 29th, 2019
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