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Dr. Charles Thornton, MD

Dr. Charles Thornton, MD

Neurology*
40+ years of experience

Dr. Charles Thornton, MD is a neurologist in Rochester, NY and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Iowa in 1981. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as NYU Langone Hospitals and Our Lady of Lourdes Memorial Hospital.

5 Star Rating
Based on 3 reviews 5 Star Rating (3 reviews)

Practice

601 Elmwood Ave Rochester, NY 14642
(585) 275-2559

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Thornton is affiliated with NYU Langone Hospitals New York, a highly rated and top awarded hospital for neurology.

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Thornton specializes in the area of Neurology. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Stroke Care Award™ • See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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About Me

biography

Dr. Charles Thornton, MD is a neurologist in Rochester, NY and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Iowa in 1981. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as NYU Langone Hospitals and Our Lady of Lourdes Memorial Hospital.

  • Neurology

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  • University Of Iowa

    Medical School, 1981
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology®
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Neurology
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Locations

Practice

University of Rochester601 Elmwood Ave Rochester, NY 14642
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Practice

Office500 Joseph C Wilson Blvd Rochester, NY 14627
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • NYU Langone Hospitals

    550 1st Ave
    New York, NY 10016
    Recipient of 62
    hospital awards

    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Stroke Care Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Superior clinical outcomes in the care and treatment of stroke

    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Superior clinical outcomes in the care and treatment of stroke

    View all awards

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

    85%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% higher than the national average

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

    3% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Strong Memorial Hospital

    601 Elmwood Ave
    Rochester, NY 14642
    Recipient of 4
    hospital awards

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

    88%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% higher than the national average

    77%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    1% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Our Lady of Lourdes Memorial Hospital

    169 Riverside Dr
    Binghamton, NY 13905
    Recipient of 19
    hospital awards

    Surgical Care Excellence Award™ (2025, 2023)

    Superior clinical outcomes in the care and treatment of stroke

    Stroke Care Excellence Award™ (2023)

    Superior clinical outcomes in the care and treatment of stroke

    View all 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

    73%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    2% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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