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Kristen Thornton, MD, Geriatrics, Brighton, NY, Highland Hospital

KristenLThorntonMD(She/Her)

Geriatrics • Brighton, NY

Hospice and Palliative Medicine

Clinical Assistant Professor of Family Medicine, University of Rochester Market Medical Director, Optum Home Based Medical Care, Board Certified in Family Medicine, Geriatric Medicine, Hospice & Palliative Medicine, Certified Wound Specialist Physician

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Education & Training

  • Johns Hopkins University
    Johns Hopkins UniversityMBA, MBA Student, 2021
  • University of Rochester
    University of RochesterFellowship, Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine), 2009 - 2010
  • University of Rochester/Highland Hospital of Rochester
    University of Rochester/Highland Hospital of RochesterResidency, Family Medicine, 2006 - 2008
  • Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Rochester)
    Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Rochester)Internship, Family Medicine, 2005 - 2006
  • Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth
    Geisel School of Medicine at DartmouthClass of 2005

Certifications & Licensure

  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 2009 - 2024
  • VA State Medical License
    VA State Medical License 2020 - 2024
  • WI State Medical License
    WI State Medical License 2018 - 2023
  • MN State Medical License
    MN State Medical License 2018 - 2020
  • American Board of Family Medicine Family Medicine
  • American Board of Family Medicine Geriatric Medicine
  • American Board of Family Medicine Hospice and Palliative Medicine

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Patient-Centered Medical Home Recognition Program National Committee for Quality Assurance, 2014-2017

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • AGS Honors Expert & Emerging Geriatrics Leaders at 2017 Annual Scientific Meeting
    AGS Honors Expert & Emerging Geriatrics Leaders at 2017 Annual Scientific MeetingApril 27th, 2017
  • Number of Ticks, Lyme Disease Cases on the Rise
    Number of Ticks, Lyme Disease Cases on the RiseMarch 1st, 2017

Hospital Affiliations

Dr. Kristen Thornton, Dr. Kristen Thornton, MD, Dr. K Thornton, Dr. Kristen L Thornton