Dr. Craig E Thornton M.D.
Internist
254 Ne Norton Ln Mcminnville OR, 97128About
Dr. Craig Thornton is an internist practicing in Mcminnville, OR. Dr. Thornton specializes in the medical treatment of adults. Internists can act as a primary physician or a consultant to a primary physician. They manage both common and rare diseases. Dr. Thornton provides comprehensive care and manages treatment with surgeons as well. Internists establish long-term relationships with their patients and incorporate disease prevention and mental health care into their practice.
Education and Training
Or Hlth Sci Univ Sch of Med, Portland Or 1985
Oregon Health & Science University School of Medicine 1985
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
Provider Details
Treatments
- High Cholesterol
- Enlarged Prostate
- Hypothyroidism
- Pain
- Tonsillitis
- Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
- Vascular Disease
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