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John Thornton, MD

Cardiologist

Dr. John Thornton is a cardiologist practicing in Augusta, GA. Dr. Thornton specializes in diagnosing, monitoring, and treating diseases or conditions of the heart and blood vessels and the cardiovascular system. These conditions include heart attacks, heart murmurs, coronary heart disease, and hypertension. Dr. Thornton also practices preventative medicine, helping patients maintain a heart-healthy life.
50 years Experience
John Thornton, MD
  • Augusta, GA
  • University of North Carolina
  • Accepting new patients

How to treat a heart valve defect?

The first question would be whether any treatment is necessary and that would depend on which of the 4 valves is affected and whether th valve is leaking when it is supposed to READ MORE
The first question would be whether any treatment is necessary and that would depend on which of the 4 valves is affected and whether th valve is leaking when it is supposed to be closed or is it interfering with blood flow when it is supposed to be open.