Dr. Helen R Thornton MD
Family Practitioner
5548 William Flynn Hwy Gibsonia PA, 15044About
Dr. Helen Thornton is a family practitioner practicing in Gibsonia, PA. Dr. Thornton specializes in comprehensive health care for people of all ages. In addition to diagnosing and treating illnesses, family practitioners also put focus on preventative care with routine checkups, tests and personalized coaching on how to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Dr. Thornton possesses immense general knowledge on maintaining health and today, family practitioners provide more care for the underserved and rural populations than any other medical specialty.
Education and Training
Marshall Univ Sch of Med, Huntington Wv 1985
J C EDWARDS SCH MED MARSHALL U 1985
Marshall University 1985
Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine 1985
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
Provider Details
Treatments
- Anxiety
- Sinusitis
- High Cholesterol
- Heart Disease
- Hypothyroidism
- Pain
- Tonsillitis
- Vascular Disease
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