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Dr. Scott Christopher Thornton MD

Colon and Rectal Surgeon

4/5(16)
2660 Main St Suite 302 Bridgeport CT, 06606
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Dr. Scott Thornton is a colon and rectal surgeon practicing in Fairfield, CT. Dr. Thornton specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the colon, rectum and anus. As a colon and rectal surgeon, Dr. Thornton often treats conditions like rectal cancer, colon cancer, hemorrhoids, anal fissures and diverticulitis. Colon and rectal surgeons may be referred to you by your gastroenterologist if your doctor believes you need a surgical procedure.

Education and Training

University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine 1986

Provider Details

MaleEnglish

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Data provided by the National Library of Medicine

Treatments

  • Anal Cancer
  • Colon Cancer
  • Genital Warts
  • Colon Polyps
  • Skin Tag
  • Vascular Disease

Dr. Scott Christopher Thornton MD's Practice location

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1305 Post Rd Suite 215 -
Fairfield, CT 06824
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New patients: 203-255-7088
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Practice At 2660 Main St Suite 302

2660 Main St Suite 302 -
Bridgeport, CT 06606
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Dr. Scott Christopher Thornton MD has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 16 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Colon and Rectal Surgeon in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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