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Caroline M. Thornton, MD

4.8

154 ratings

Doctor of medicine (MD)

Dermatology

(board certified)

Medical Group

Sharp Rees-Stealy

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Sharp Rees-Stealy Rancho Bernardo

858-521-2393
Fax: 858-521-2017

16899 W. Bernardo Drive
Floor 3
San Diego, CA 92127-1603

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  1. Sharp Rees-Stealy Rancho Bernardo

    16899 W. Bernardo Drive
    Floor 3
    San Diego, CA 92127-1603
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    858-521-2393
    Fax: 858-521-2017

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About Caroline M. Thornton, MD

In practice since: 1996
Gender: Female
Languages: Spanish

Education

University of California, San Francisco: Fellowship
University of California, San Diego: Medical School
University of California, San Diego: Residency
Mayo Clinic: Internship

NPI

1245341882

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Insurance plans accepted

Caroline M. Thornton, MD, accepts 34 health insurance plans.

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Ratings and reviews

4.8

154 ratings

Patient ratings

Provider included you in decisions

4.8

Concern the care provider showed for your questions or worries

4.8

Likelihood of your recommending this care provider to others

4.7

Explanations the care provider gave you about your problem or condition

4.8

Provider discussed treatment options

4.8

Patient reviews

Verified Patient

February 17, 2026

5.0

Dr. Thornton will be retiring--otherwise I would be continuing with her.

Verified Patient

February 5, 2026

5.0

The best Derm Doc I've ever had.

Verified Patient

February 1, 2026

5.0

Dr Thornton is excellent!

Verified Patient

January 31, 2026

4.4

Cannot recommend Dr Thornton because she is retiring. She will be greatly missed by me and all of her other patients!

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