Dr. David C Thornton MD
Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease
205 Page Rd Pinehurst NC, 28374About
Dr. David Thornton practices Pulmonology in Pinehurst, NC. A pulmonologist is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases. Dr. Thornton manages patients who need life support and mechanical ventilation, and is specially trained in diseases and conditions of the chest, particularly pneumonia, asthma, tuberculosis, emphysema, and complicated chest infections.
Education and Training
Georgetown Univ Sch of Med, Washington Dc 1992
Georgetown University School of Medicine 1992
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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