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Dr. John D. Thornton, MD, MPH

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(Dr. John Daryl Thornton, MPH)
Specializes in: Adult Pulmonology and Adult Critical Care
University of Washington School of Medicine (1995)
Professional interests include: bronchoscopy, lung issues, intensive care
2500 Metrohealth Drive
Cleveland, OH 44109

Dr. John D. Thornton, MD, MPH is a pulmonologist in Cleveland, OH specializing in adult pulmonology and adult critical care. He graduated from University of Washington School of Medicine in 1995 and has 31 years of experience. Dr. John D. Thornton, MD, MPH is affiliated with MetroHealth.

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Office Locations

2500 Metrohealth Drive
Cleveland, OH 44109
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9200 Treeworth Boulevard
Brecksville, OH 44141
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Some issues Dr. John D. Thornton, MD, MPH can help you with:

Bronchoscopy

Bronchoscopy is a procedure in which a thin tube with a camera, called a bronchoscope, is inserted in the mouth or nose and slowly advanced to the lungs. This allows doctors to see the respiratory tract, which includes the throat, larynx (voice box), trachea (windpipe), bronchi (airways), and lungs. Doctors may recommend those who have or show signs of lung problems - for example, lung cancer or difficulty breathing - to undergo a bronchoscopy.

In performing a diagnostic bronchoscopy, doctors may only wish to visualize the respiratory tract, or doctors may also collect samples of tissue or fluid. The samples can help diagnose patients' conditions or, if patients have cancer, they can be used for staging purposes. One method for sample collection is bronchoalveolar lavage. In a bronchoalveolar lavage, doctors inject saline (salt water) through the bronchoscope and then suction it out of the airways. The washout collected is tested for lung disorders. Doctors can also insert a biopsy tool to collect tissue or mucus samples. The following are biopsies that can be performed by bronchoscopy:

  • Brush biopsy, which uses a brush to collect samples.
  • Endobronchial biopsy, which uses the bronchoscope to guide forceps to sample lung tissue.
  • Transbronchial biopsy, which uses forceps and image guidance - such as X-rays, CT scans, or fluoroscopy - to sample lung tissue.
  • Transbronchial fine needle aspiration (TBNA), which uses a small needle to take samples of the lymph nodes or lungs.

For visualization, bronchoscopy can be done alone, or it can be combined with ultrasound. Endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS) allows real-time imaging of the airway and is used for diagnosing and staging lung cancer, as well as for determining where the cancer has spread. EBUS can be performed with TBNA, a procedure known as endobronchial ultrasound-guided transbronchial needle aspiration (EBUS-TBNA).

Doctors can also use bronchoscopy as a treatment for lung problems. For example, if a foreign body is trapped in the airway, doctors can insert forceps through the bronchoscope to remove it. If the airway has become narrowed - which may occur if patients have an infection, cancer, or some other inflammatory issue - bronchoscopy can be used to place a device called a stent in the area of constriction. The stent will keep the airway open, allowing the patient to breathe properly.

During a bronchoscopy, patients will be given medication (sedative) to help them relax. If it is only a diagnostic bronchoscopy, patients will be kept awake, but if the bronchoscopy is for therapeutic purposes, patients will be put to sleep by general anesthesia. After the procedure, patients will need to stay in the hospital for a few hours. They will not be able to eat or drink for about 2 hours. Some patients may experience discomfort, such as a sore throat or pain while swallowing. Throat lozenges and gargling may help alleviate these symptoms, which should go away after a few days. Patients will need to have someone drive them home once their doctor determines that they are ready.

Lung Issues

Every cell in the body requires oxygen to function and produces carbon dioxide as a waste product. In order to keep the body's tissues constantly supplied with fresh oxygen and to keep waste from building up, the lungs pump air in and out, even while sleeping or unaware. Unfortunately, diseases and disorders affecting the lungs are some of the most common medical problems afflicting people around the world. Some of the most common lung problems include asthma, COPD, pneumonia, and lung cancer.

Asthma is a chronic disease where swollen, inflamed airways make it hard to breathe. It is often brought on by specific triggers. While asthma is a common condition, affecting millions of people, it can also be serious and even fatal in severe cases. Treatment involves avoiding triggers and using inhaled corticosteroid medications.

COPD, or Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, is the name given to two illnesses that both cause difficulty breathing: emphysema and chronic bronchitis. In emphysema, the air sacs of the lungs become damaged, while with bronchitis they become clogged with mucus. COPD is the fourth leading cause of death in the United States. It is almost always caused by breathing irritants into the lungs, such as smoking or heavy pollution.

Pneumonia is a lung infection that can be caused by bacteria, a virus, or fungi. Most healthy people recover from pneumonia in a week or two, but for some people pneumonia can be fatal. There are treatments available for pneumonia, but the best treatment is to prevent getting sick in the first place. People who are at risk should make sure they get a flu shot every year. There is also a vaccine available for the type of bacteria that causes pneumonia.

Lung cancer occurs when abnormal cells inside the lung grow into a tumor, destroying healthy tissue. Because it is so difficult to detect lung cancer in early stages when it has few symptoms, it is the deadliest form of cancer, responsible for the most cancer deaths both in the U.S. and worldwide. Most lung cancer is caused by exposure to tobacco smoke, but between 10-15% of cases are not linked to smoking.

Some problems with the lungs are minor and are not cause for concern. However if symptoms have lasted for a month or more, even if they are minor, it is worth checking with a healthcare professional. A cough, shortness of breath, or excess mucus production that lingers for weeks are all worth getting looked at.

In The News 

“"With more than 100,000 Americans waiting for organ transplants, it is crucial that we find new ways to increase donation," J. Daryl Thornton, MD, of MetroHealth Medical Center in Cleveland, said...”—"Primary care doctors should discuss organ donation with patients", KevinMD, January 2010

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. John D. Thornton, MD, MPH in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 25%

By Affordability:

hospital care
inpatient care
inpatient hospital care

In 2012, Dr. John D. Thornton, MD, MPH had a list price for hospital care, inpatient care, and inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within Ohio. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John D. Thornton, MD, MPH treated as a pulmonologist in Cleveland, OH during 2012 were hospital care, inpatient care and pulmonary testing.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John D. Thornton, MD, MPH for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 82
hospital care 80
inpatient care 80
pulmonary testing 54

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John D. Thornton, MD, MPH treated as a pulmonologist in Cleveland, OH during 2013 were pulmonary testing, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John D. Thornton, MD, MPH for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 33
hospital care 45
inpatient care 45
pulmonary testing 47

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John D. Thornton, MD, MPH.

Gender
Male 82
Female 86
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 88
Black 54
Hispanic 15
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 59
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 66

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John D. Thornton, MD, MPH in 2013

Hypertension 71
High Cholesterol 55
Stroke 20
Ischemic Heart Disease 46
Depression 31
Chronic Kidney Disease 54
Asthma 23
Osteoperosis 7
Atrial Fibrilation 19
Heart Failure 46
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 54
Diabetes 42
Dementia 16
Cancer 10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John D. Thornton, MD, MPH treated as a pulmonologist in Cleveland, OH during 2014 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John D. Thornton, MD, MPH for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 58
hospital care 73
inpatient care 73

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John D. Thornton, MD, MPH.

Gender
Male 95
Female 84
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 105
Black 58
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 57
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 92

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John D. Thornton, MD, MPH in 2014

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 61
Stroke 17
Ischemic Heart Disease 46
Depression 39
Chronic Kidney Disease 51
Asthma 26
Osteoperosis 10
Atrial Fibrilation 21
Heart Failure 42
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 58
Diabetes 40
Dementia 17
Cancer 10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John D. Thornton, MD, MPH treated as a pulmonologist in Cleveland, OH during 2015 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John D. Thornton, MD, MPH for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 55
hospital care 39
inpatient care 39

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John D. Thornton, MD, MPH.

Gender
Male 126
Female 140
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 176
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 100
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 116

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John D. Thornton, MD, MPH in 2015

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 63
Stroke 20
Ischemic Heart Disease 47
Depression 40
Chronic Kidney Disease 55
Asthma 41
Osteoperosis 10
Atrial Fibrilation 17
Heart Failure 42
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 51
Diabetes 38
Dementia 13
Cancer 10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John D. Thornton, MD, MPH treated as a pulmonologist in Cleveland, OH during 2016 were pulmonary testing, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John D. Thornton, MD, MPH for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 52
hospital care 54
inpatient care 54
pulmonary testing 101

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John D. Thornton, MD, MPH.

Gender
Male 98
Female 143
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 156
Black 64
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 93
From 75 to 84 42
85 and over 24
Less than 65 82

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John D. Thornton, MD, MPH in 2016

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 56
Stroke 11
Ischemic Heart Disease 47
Depression 37
Chronic Kidney Disease 51
Asthma 52
Osteoperosis 10
Atrial Fibrilation 15
Heart Failure 42
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 52
Diabetes 44
Dementia 19
Cancer 14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John D. Thornton, MD, MPH treated as a pulmonologist in Cleveland, OH during 2017 were pulmonary testing, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John D. Thornton, MD, MPH for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 21
hospital care 60
inpatient care 60
pulmonary testing 151

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John D. Thornton, MD, MPH.

Gender
Male 100
Female 115
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 140
Black 49
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 89
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 75

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John D. Thornton, MD, MPH in 2017

Hypertension 74
High Cholesterol 53
Stroke 12
Ischemic Heart Disease 44
Depression 34
Chronic Kidney Disease 51
Asthma 26
Osteoperosis 7
Atrial Fibrilation 14
Heart Failure 44
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 50
Diabetes 45
Dementia 14
Cancer 16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John D. Thornton, MD, MPH treated as a pulmonologist in Cleveland, OH during 2018 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John D. Thornton, MD, MPH for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 41
hospital care 14
inpatient care 14

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John D. Thornton, MD, MPH.

Gender
Male 54
Female 45
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 66
Black 18
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 36
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 34

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John D. Thornton, MD, MPH in 2018

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 63
Stroke 15
Ischemic Heart Disease 57
Depression 36
Chronic Kidney Disease 68
Asthma 16
Osteoperosis 11
Atrial Fibrilation 20
Heart Failure 43
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 57
Diabetes 49
Dementia 28
Cancer 13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John D. Thornton, MD, MPH treated as a pulmonologist in Cleveland, OH during 2019 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John D. Thornton, MD, MPH for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 39
hospital care 67
inpatient care 67

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John D. Thornton, MD, MPH.

Gender
Male 69
Female 48
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 82
Black 24
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 58
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 39

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John D. Thornton, MD, MPH in 2019

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 62
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 56
Depression 38
Chronic Kidney Disease 69
Asthma 18
Osteoperosis 9
Atrial Fibrilation 27
Heart Failure 54
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 64
Diabetes 52
Dementia 25
Cancer 17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John D. Thornton, MD, MPH treated as a pulmonologist in Cleveland, OH during 2020 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John D. Thornton, MD, MPH for Medicare patients.

hospital care 64
inpatient care 64

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John D. Thornton, MD, MPH.

Gender
Male 49
Female 55
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 64
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 41
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 36

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John D. Thornton, MD, MPH in 2020

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 58
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 55
Depression 43
Chronic Kidney Disease 71
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 23
Heart Failure 60
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 50
Diabetes 50
Dementia 24
Cancer 11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John D. Thornton, MD, MPH treated as a pulmonologist in Cleveland, OH during 2021 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John D. Thornton, MD, MPH for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 18
hospital care 21
inpatient care 21

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John D. Thornton, MD, MPH.

Gender
Male 52
Female 54
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 68
Black 26
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 44
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 35

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John D. Thornton, MD, MPH in 2021

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 63
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 57
Depression 36
Chronic Kidney Disease 66
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 10
Atrial Fibrilation 19
Heart Failure 56
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 47
Diabetes 41
Dementia 27
Cancer 13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John D. Thornton, MD, MPH treated as a pulmonologist in Cleveland, OH during 2022 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John D. Thornton, MD, MPH for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 31
hospital care 19
inpatient care 19

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John D. Thornton, MD, MPH.

Gender
Male 51
Female 39
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 60
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 40
From 75 to 84 18
85 and over 11
Less than 65 21

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John D. Thornton, MD, MPH in 2022

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 70
Stroke 12
Ischemic Heart Disease 38
Depression 34
Chronic Kidney Disease 33
Asthma 16
Osteoperosis 19
Atrial Fibrilation 38
Heart Failure 49
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 67
Diabetes 47
Dementia 21
Cancer 21

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John D. Thornton, MD, MPH for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. John D. Thornton, MD, MPH treated as a pulmonologist in Cleveland, OH were pulmonary testing, hospital care and inpatient care.

doctor visit 43
hospital care 48
inpatient care 48
pulmonary testing 88

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John D. Thornton, MD, MPH.

Gender
Male 70
Female 73
Ethnicity
Black / African American 26
Asian / Pacific Islander 0
Non-Hispanic White 91
Hispanic 1
Native American / Alaskan Native 0
Other 0
Age
75 to 84 5
85 and over 3
Less than 65 54
65 to 74 56

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John D. Thornton, MD, MPH From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. John D. Thornton, MD, MPH treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

Hypertension 67
High Cholesterol 54
Stroke 9
Ischemic Heart Disease 44
Depression 33
Chronic Kidney Disease 51
Asthma 19
Osteoporosis 8
Heart Failure 43
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 50
Diabetes 40
Atrial Fibrillation 19
Cancer 12
Dementia 18

Education & Training

Dr. John D. Thornton, MD, MPH graduated from University of Washington School of Medicine in 1995. He completed residency at University of Washington Affiliated Hospitals. He has a state license in Ohio.

Medical School: University of Washington School of Medicine (1995)

Residency: University of Washington Affiliated Hospitals

Licensed In: Ohio

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. John D. Thornton, MD, MPH is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

MetroHealth

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. John D. Thornton, MD, MPH has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.85 out of 5 stars based on 42 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. John D. Thornton, MD, MPH from all over the web to help you find the right in Cleveland, OH. 

4.85
Overall Rating
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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. John D. Thornton, MD, MPH. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

Payments by Company
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP $20 SYMBICORT
$20
Types of Payments
Food and Beverage $20

Biography

Dr. John Thornton is an adult critical care and adult pulmonology specialist in Cleveland, OH and Brecksville, OH. Dr. Thornton attended medical school at the University of Washington School of Medicine. He trained at a hospital affiliated with the University of Washington for residency. He has indicated that his clinical interests include intensive care, bronchoscopy, and lung issues. On average, patients gave him a rating of 5.0 stars (out of 5). He is affiliated with MetroHealth. Dr. Thornton has an open panel in Brecksville, OH according to MetroHealth.

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