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Dr. Nicholas Thornton, MD

Dr. Nicholas Thornton, MD

Family Medicine*
20+ years of experience

Dr. Nicholas Thornton, MD is a family medicine physician in Powell, TN and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from East Tennessee State University James H. Quillen College of Medicine in 2001. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as East Tennessee Children's Hospital and Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3.8 Star Rating
Based on 25 reviews 3.8 Star Rating (25 reviews)

Practice

201 E Emory Rd Powell, TN 37849
Telehealth available

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Dr. Thornton's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Thornton

3.8

25 ratings, 8 with a written review
5 Star
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4 Star
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3 Star
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2 Star
4%
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1 Star
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28%

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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Jan 30, 2024
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Dec 27, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Sara – Apr 26, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 person found this helpful
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Nicks Conscious – Feb 25, 2022
I have never discharged anyone because of an...Read More
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Feb 08, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Mark S. – Nov 16, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
2 people found this helpful
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Aug 09, 2019
I am sorry that I didn't meet your expectations....Read More
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
5 people found this helpful
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Sylvia Creswell in Knoxville, TN – Sep 06, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

I have always tried to help patients learn how they can help themselves.  Controlling the things that you can control can go a long way towards being healthy.  I believe in the Golden rule and try to treat my patients like I would want...read more

biography

A native of Brownsville, Tennessee, Dr. Thornton graduated from the University of Tennessee in Knoxville with a bachelors degree in Biomedical Engineering. He received his medical degree from ETSU Quillen College of Medicine in Johnson City, Tennessee....read more
  • Family Medicine

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  • University Of Tennessee Medical Center

    Residency Hospital, 2004
  • Univesity Of Tennessee Medical Center

    Internship Hospital, 2002
  • East Tennessee State University James H. Quillen College Of Medicine

    Medical School, 2001
  • University Of Tennessee

    Undergraduate School, 1996
American Board of Medical Specialties®
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Locations

Practice

Emory Family Practice201 E Emory Rd Powell, TN 37849
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Practice

William J. FRY MD1124 Fox Meadows Blvd Ste 3 Sevierville, TN 37862
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Office1275 Dick Lonas Rd Unit 101 Knoxville, TN 37909
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • East Tennessee Children's Hospital

    2018 Clinch Ave
    Knoxville, TN 37916
  • University of Tennessee Medical Center

    1924 Alcoa Hwy
    Knoxville, TN 37920
    Recipient of 4
    hospital awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    86%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

    80%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    4% higher than the national average

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  • Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center

    1901 Clinch Ave
    Knoxville, TN 37916
    Recipient of 3
    hospital awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    82%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% lower than the national average

    78%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    2% higher than the national average

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