John Thornton, MD, MPH

Pulmonary, Sleep, and Critical Care

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About Me

Joined MetroHealth: 2005
Title(s): Division Director of Pulmonary Medicine
Academic Affiliations: Associate Professor, Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine

Dr. Daryl Thornton is associate professor in the Department of Internal Medicine in The MetroHealth System where he is a pulmonologist and intensivist. Dr. Thornton is Director of the Medical Intensive Care Unit. His research interests include health disparities and community engaged research in pulmonary, critical care, and sleep medicine.

PUBLICATIONS

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/myncbi/16kv1mLK65vkq/bibliography/public/

PROFESSIONAL SOCIETY MEMBERSHIPS

American Thoracic Society
American College of Physicians
American College of Chest Physicians

Dr. Thornton conducts population health and community-engaged research with an emphasis on testing novel interventions to improve the care of people affected by pulmonary, critical care, and sleep disorders. His funding has included the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, Health Resources and Services Administration, and the National Institutes of Health.

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Education & Training

Education

Residency

University of Washington (Seattle) – Internal Medicine

Fellowship

University of Washington (Seattle) – Research

Graduate School

University of Washington (Seattle) MPH

Fellowship

University of Washington (Seattle) – Pulmonary Medicine

Internship

University of Washington (Seattle) – Internal Medicine

Medical Education

Washington University School of Medicine (Missouri) MD

Clinical Expertise

Procedures Offered

Ratings & Reviews

Overall Patient Rating 4.8
38 ratings

Reviews

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5/5

He was very knowledgeable

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Dr. Thornton does an excellent job of listening to his patients. He really takes time to understand the particular circumstances, very good with explanations, really sends a message that he cares and he's there for his patients. He's excellent.

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5/5

Dr Thornton is professional and very knowledgeable. He is kind and attentive to what you are telling him about your problem. He is by far one of the best providers I have ever seen. I would and have recommend him to friends and family. MH has excellent caring providers. Love the Brecksville building

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5/5

Happy. Never had problems

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5/5

He was kind and spent time with my husband and myself.

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5/5

Yes definitely Dr Thornton was phenomenal

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5/5

He's a great doctor. I love him. And I will always, I've been with him for years and I'll stay with him. And his staff is always professional and courteous and friendly. And wherever he goes, I'm going to go. And yes, I would tell people, and I have referred people to him because of his greatness. Thank you.

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5/5

Very knowledgeable. Very good

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5/5

He is professional, caring and knowledgeable

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5/5

Professional, caring, knowledgable, and very personable

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