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Caroline Thornton, MD
4.9
Medical doctor (MD)
Dermatology (board certified)
Insurance
Caroline Thornton, MD
4.9
Medical doctor (MD)
Dermatology (board certified)
Insurance
Schedule an appointment
Accepting new patients
Virtual visits available
Location and phone
Sharp Rees-Stealy Rancho Bernardo
858-521-2393
Fax: 858-521-2017
Care schedule
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About Caroline Thornton, MD
In practice since:
1996Gender:
FemaleLanguages:
English, SpanishEducation
University of California, San Francisco:
FellowshipUniversity of California, San Diego:
Medical SchoolUniversity of California, San Diego:
ResidencyMayo Clinic:
InternshipNPI
1245341882
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Insurance plans accepted
Caroline Thornton, MD, accepts 37 health insurance plans.
Ratings and reviews
4.9
232 ratings
Patient ratings
Explanations the care provider gave you about your problem or condition
4.9
Concern the care provider showed for your questions or worries
4.9
Care provider’s efforts to include you in decisions about your care
4.9
Likelihood of your recommending this care provider to others
4.8
Provider discussed treatment options
4.9
Patient reviews
Verified Patient
May 20, 20245.0
Dr. Thorton is thorough and excellent in her work and assessments of what's needed.
Verified Patient
May 14, 20245.0
Very concerned and takes lots of time explaining things.
Verified Patient
May 2, 20245.0
Dr Thornton is great. She was so good at explaining and making sure that I was comfortable. I really believe she cares and is one of the best at patient care.
Verified Patient
May 2, 20245.0
Dr. Brent Rathbun is my PMC, and he's so professional & yet personal, making me feel very comfortable when discussing any medical needs I have.
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Special recognitions
Guardian Angel recognitions
Caroline Thornton, MD, has received Guardian Angel recognitions from grateful patients and families. Have you and your family received exceptional care from Caroline Thornton, MD? Consider paying tribute with a Guardian Angel gift.
Guardian Angel recognitions
Caroline Thornton, MD, has received Guardian Angel recognitions from grateful patients and families. Have you and your family received exceptional care from Caroline Thornton, MD? Consider paying tribute with a Guardian Angel gift.
Featured in Sharp Health News
Caroline Thornton, MD, has been featured as a medical expert in Sharp Health News.
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