Dr. Blakely Nelson Thornton MD
Ear-Nose and Throat Doctor (ENT)
2121 Line Ave Shreveport LA, 71104About
Dr. Blakely Thornton is an ear, nose and throat (ENT) doctor, also known as an otolaryngologist, practicing in Shreveport, LA. Dr. Thornton specializes in diseases and disorders of the ear, nose and throat as well as other parts of the head and neck. Such structures an ENT may work on include the sinuses, larynx (voice box) and mouth in addition to the ear, nose and throat. There are seven areas of expertise that an ENT might specialize in, and these are: allergies; facial reconstructive surgery; head and neck; laryngology; otology/neurotology; pediatric otolaryngology; and rhinology.
Education and Training
Louisiana State Univ-Sch of Med-Sheveport M.D. 2009
Board Certification
OtolaryngologyAmerican Board of OtolaryngologyABOto- 2018
Provider Details
Treatments
- Sinusitis
- Allergies
- Ear Infection
- Swimmer's Ear
- Skin Cancer
- Hay Fever (allergic Rhinitis)
- Ear Wax
- Tonsillitis
- Outer Ear Infection
- Tubes
Experience & Accolades
- Physician2015Ear, Nose & Throat Center, AMC
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