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Karla Thornton, MD, Infectious Disease, Albuquerque, NM, University of New Mexico Hospitals

KarlaThorntonMD

Infectious Disease • Albuquerque, NM

Associate Professor, Internal Medicine, University of New Mexico School of Medicine

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Education & Training

  • University of New Mexico School of Medicine
    University of New Mexico School of MedicineFellowship, Infectious Disease, 1997 - 1999
  • University of New Mexico School of Medicine
    University of New Mexico School of MedicineResidency, Internal Medicine, 1992 - 1996
  • University of Texas Southwestern Medical School
    University of Texas Southwestern Medical SchoolClass of 1992

Certifications & Licensure

  • NM State Medical License
    NM State Medical License 1993 - 2024
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Infectious Disease

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Patient-Centered Medical Home Recognition Program National Committee for Quality Assurance, 2011-2014
  • Physician Practice Connections Recognition Program National Committee for Quality Assurance, 2011-2014

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • ‘You Need a Whole Team’: How a Virtual Mentoring Program Has Helped Bring Care Closer to Rural Patients
    ‘You Need a Whole Team’: How a Virtual Mentoring Program Has Helped Bring Care Closer to Rural PatientsNovember 11th, 2021

Hospital Affiliations

Dr. Karla Thornton, Dr. Karla Thornton, MD, Dr. K Thornton