Dr. David L Thornton DO
Emergency Physician (Pediatric) | Pediatric Emergency Medicine
1200 Pleasant St Pediatric Emergency Des Moines IA, 50309About
Dr. David Thornton is a pediatric emergency medicine physician practicing in Des Moines, IA. Dr. Thornton specializes in providing care for critically ill and injured children. Pediatric Emergency Medicine Physicians possess a vast amount of knowledge in areas such as neonatology, critical care and forensic pediatrics. Children involved in automobile accidents, child abuse or near-drowning episodes are frequent cases treated by pediatric emergency medicine physicians.
Education and Training
Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine and Health Sciences 1979
University of Osteopathic Medicine And Health Sciences / College of Osteopathic Medicine 1979
Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine 1979
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
Provider Details
Treatments
- Ear Infection
- Fever
- Bronchitis
- Flu
- Gastroenteritis
- Croup
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