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Kristen Thornton, MD, Geriatrics, East Syracuse, NY

KristenLThorntonMD(She/Her)

Geriatrics • East Syracuse, NY

Hospice and Palliative Medicine

Clinical Assistant Professor of Family Medicine, University of Rochester Market Medical Director, Optum Home Based Medical Care, Board Certified in Family Medicine, Geriatric Medicine, Hospice & Palliative Medicine, Certified Wound Specialist Physician

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  • Office

    5015 Campuswood Dr
    Ste 107
    East Syracuse, NY 13057
    Phone+1 315-204-0397
    Fax+1 855-418-2317

Education & Training

  • Johns Hopkins University
    Johns Hopkins UniversityMBA, MBA Student, 2021
  • University of Rochester
    University of RochesterFellowship, Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine), 2009 - 2010
  • University of Rochester/Highland Hospital of Rochester
    University of Rochester/Highland Hospital of RochesterResidency, Family Medicine, 2006 - 2008
  • Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Rochester)
    Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Rochester)Internship, Family Medicine, 2005 - 2006
  • Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth
    Geisel School of Medicine at DartmouthClass of 2005

Certifications & Licensure

  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 2009 - 2026
  • VA State Medical License
    VA State Medical License 2020 - 2024
  • WI State Medical License
    WI State Medical License 2018 - 2023
  • MN State Medical License
    MN State Medical License 2018 - 2020
  • American Board of Family Medicine Family Medicine
  • American Board of Family Medicine Geriatric Medicine
  • American Board of Family Medicine Hospice and Palliative Medicine

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Patient-Centered Medical Home Recognition Program National Committee for Quality Assurance, 2014-2017

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • AGS Honors Expert & Emerging Geriatrics Leaders at 2017 Annual Scientific Meeting
    AGS Honors Expert & Emerging Geriatrics Leaders at 2017 Annual Scientific MeetingApril 27th, 2017
  • Number of Ticks, Lyme Disease Cases on the Rise
    Number of Ticks, Lyme Disease Cases on the RiseMarch 1st, 2017

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