Dr. Brian Daniel Thornton
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
151 N Sunrise Ave Suite 611 Roseville CA, 95661About
Dr. Brian Thornton is a nephrologist practicing in Roseville, CA. Dr. Thornton specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Thornton most typically treats conditions like kidney stones, chronic kidney disease, acute renal failure, polycystuc kidney disease, high blood pressure and more. Nephrologists are also experts on kidney transplantation and dialysis. They are usually referred to by primary care physicians for problems related to the kidneys, and while they can perform tests to diagnose kidney disorders, they do not perform surgeries.
Education and Training
University of California 1999
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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- General Care
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