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Dr. John Daryl Thornton, MD, MPH

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(34 Ratings)

Specializes in: Adult Pulmonology and Adult Critical Care

Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine

Professional interests include: lung issues, intensive care

2500 Metrohealth Drive 216) 778-5864
Cleveland, OH 44109

(216) 778-5106

Dr. John Daryl Thornton, MD, MPH is a pulmonologist in Cleveland, OH specializing in adult pulmonology and adult critical care. He graduated from Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine. Dr. John Daryl Thornton, MD, MPH is affiliated with MetroHealth and Main Campus MetroHealth Main Campus Medical Center.

Office Locations

Address:

2500 Metrohealth Drive 216) 778-5864
Cleveland, OH 44109

Some issues Dr. John Daryl Thornton, MD, MPH can help you with:

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

doctor visit	30
hospital care	44
inpatient care	44
pulmonary testing	44

**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

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

doctor visit	55
hospital care	72
inpatient care	72

**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

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

doctor visit	52
hospital care	38
inpatient care	38

**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

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

doctor visit	49
hospital care	53
inpatient care	53
pulmonary testing	98

**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

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

doctor visit	18
hospital care	59
inpatient care	59
pulmonary testing	148

**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

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

doctor visit	38
hospital care	13
inpatient care	13

**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

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

doctor visit	36
hospital care	66
inpatient care	66

**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

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

hospital care	63
inpatient care	63

**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

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

doctor visit	46
hospital care	39
inpatient care	39

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

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

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

doctor visit	42
hospital care	49
inpatient care	49
pulmonary testing	96

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

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

**Gender**
Female	71
Male	67

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	26
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	87
Hispanic	1
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	2
75 to 84	4
Less than 65	54
65 to 74	53

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Daryl Thornton, MD, MPH From 2013 - 2021

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

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	47
Asthma	20
Osteoporosis	6
Heart Failure	37
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	43
Diabetes	36
Atrial Fibrillation	15
Dementia	15
Cancer	10

Education & Training

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

Medical School: Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine

Residency: University of Washington Affiliated Hospitals

Licensed In: Ohio

Affiliations & Hospitals

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

MetroHealth

Main Campus MetroHealth Main Campus Medical Center

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. John Daryl Thornton, MD, MPH has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 34 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. John Daryl Thornton, MD, MPH from all over the web to help you find the right in Cleveland, OH.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. John Daryl 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's specialties are adult critical care and adult pulmonology. He is rated 5.0 stars (out of 5) by his patients. Before completing his residency at a hospital affiliated with the University of Washington, Dr. Thornton attended medical school at the University of Washington School of Medicine and Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine. He is professionally affiliated with MetroHealth.