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Joseph Thornton, MD, Colon & Rectal Surgery, Las Vegas, NV

JosephPThorntonMD

Colon & Rectal Surgery Las Vegas, NV

Associate Professor, Surgery, Las Vegas, University of Nevada School of Medicine

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  • Office

    1707 W Charleston Blvd
    #160, Patient Care Center
    Las Vegas, NV 89102
    Phone+1 702-671-5150
    Fax+1 702-384-6493

Education & Training

  • Cook County Health and Hospitals System
    Cook County Health and Hospitals SystemResidency, Colon and Rectal Surgery, 1977 - 1977
  • Rush University Medical Center
    Rush University Medical CenterResidency, Surgery, 1972 - 1976
  • Cook County Health and Hospitals System
    Cook County Health and Hospitals SystemInternship, Transitional Year, 1971 - 1972
  • Meharry Medical College
    Meharry Medical CollegeClass of 1971

Certifications & Licensure

  • NV State Medical License
    NV State Medical License 1978 - 2025
  • GA State Medical License
    GA State Medical License 1972 - 1987
  • IL State Medical License
    IL State Medical License 1972 - 1987
  • American Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery Colon & Rectal Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Fellow (FACS) American College of Surgeons

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • Celebrating Black History Month at the School of Medicine
    Celebrating Black History Month at the School of MedicineMarch 3rd, 2020

Professional Memberships