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Office
2600 Glasgow Ave
suite 107
Newark, DE 19702Phone+1 302-866-7546Fax+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 CenterResidency, Plastic Surgery - Integrated, 2001 - 2007
- Perelman School of Medicine at the University of PennsylvaniaClass of 2001
- Haverford CollegeBS, Biology, 1993 - 1997
Certifications & Licensure
- DE State Medical License 2007 - 2025
- MD State Medical License 2008 - 2025
- PA State Medical License 2008 - 2008
- American Board of Plastic Surgery Plastic Surgery
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Delaware Top Doctor 2015, 2017
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 11 citationsBreast necrosis: calciphylaxis a rare cause.Joseph J Thornton, James L. Dolph
The Canadian Journal of Plastic Surgery = Journal Canadien De Chirurgie Plastique. 2008-01-01
Press Mentions
- Top Doctors 2018October 5th, 2018
Professional Memberships
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External Links
- Websitehttp://www.thorntonplasticsurgery.com
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