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Joseph Thornton, MD, Plastic Surgery, Newark, DE

JosephJThorntonMD

Plastic Surgery Newark, DE

Aesthetic/Cosmetic Plastic Surgery

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon serving Delaware, Maryland, Pennsylvania and New Jersey

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  • Office

    2600 Glasgow Ave
    suite 107
    Newark, DE 19702
    Phone+1 302-866-7546
    Fax+1 302-202-6633

Summary

  • Dr. Joseph Thornton is a plastic surgeon based in Newark, DE, with a subspecialty in aesthetic and cosmetic plastic surgery. He completed his medical education at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, followed by a residency in plastic surgery at Albany Medical Center. Dr. Thornton has expertise in procedures such as liposuction, tummy tuck, breast augmentation, arm lift, Brazilian butt lift, facelift, necklift, brow lift, and blepharoplasty, along with extensive reconstructive work in skin cancer removal and reconstruction. He has been recognized as a Delaware Top Doctor multiple times.

Education & Training

  • Albany Medical Center
    Albany Medical CenterResidency, Plastic Surgery - Integrated, 2001 - 2007
  • Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania
    Perelman School of Medicine at the University of PennsylvaniaClass of 2001
  • Haverford College
    Haverford CollegeBS, Biology, 1993 - 1997

Certifications & Licensure

  • DE State Medical License
    DE State Medical License 2007 - 2025
  • MD State Medical License
    MD State Medical License 2008 - 2025
  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 2008 - 2008
  • Plastic Surgery
    American Board of Plastic Surgery Plastic Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Delaware Top Doctor 2015, 2017

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • Top Doctors 2018
    Top Doctors 2018October 5th, 2018

Professional Memberships