Thomas Thornton, M.D.
General Surgery
1501 W. Chisholm Street
Alpena, MI 49707 Directions
4.9 out of 5
201 verified ratings
4 Locations
201 Ratings, 125 Comments
The following ratings and reviews are based on verified feedback collected from independently administered patient experience surveys. The ratings and comments submitted by patients reflect their own views and opinions. Patient identities are withheld to ensure confidentiality and privacy.
AI Overview
Patients consistently describe Dr. Thornton as a skilled, compassionate, and communicative surgeon who listens, explains procedures clearly, and provides thorough pre- and post-operative care. Many recommend him for hernia repair, endoscopy/colonoscopy, and cancer-related care; several comments credit him with life-saving treatment. Staff and office environment are praised for friendliness and efficiency. A few mentions suggest minor communication improvements around discussing surgical risks.
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This AI summary is automatically generated from published patient reviews. It highlights common themes from the reviews, but as with all AI-generated content, there may be errors. Please exercise caution and refer to the original reviews for full context.
Sep 23, 2026
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I’d recommend this provider to anyone. He was thorough and well spoken. Also very knowledgeable about my situation
Sep 23, 2026
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Friendly & thorough
Sep 23, 2026
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That he is a very good Doctor and his office staff are really nice and professional .
Sep 16, 2026
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He was very understanding and explained everything.
Sep 16, 2026
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That Dr. Thornton and his staff care about their patients, and do an outstanding job at what they do.
Sep 12, 2026
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Great experience
Aug 29, 2026
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It was very pleasant and very informative
Aug 26, 2026
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I will always return to Dr. Thornton for my medical needs.
Aug 25, 2026
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No waiting, biopsy done quickly, no pain - friendly and efficient.
Aug 21, 2026
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I had a good experience. I would recommend their services.
Aug 21, 2026
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Wonderful experience with Dr Thornton. I would definitely recommend him to others.
Aug 19, 2026
Very pleasant and thorough doctor.
Aug 19, 2026
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Dr. Thornton is a very good doctor, he's thorough and explains things well and also listens and answers your question and concerns.
Aug 19, 2026
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He listens and actually cares. I never felt blown off. He could tell I was nervous and made it a point to go over what was going to happen. By the time I left his office I felt less anxious about what I needed done.
Aug 19, 2026
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Great people.
Aug 12, 2026
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That they All care about their patients, and are quick in dealing with the issues.
Jul 20, 2026
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Hes a caring , knowledgeable surgeon.
Jul 13, 2026
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Experience was great, no issues.
Jul 8, 2026
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Dr. Thornton provided information to help me make a difficult decision regarding my health and next steps to take. Thank you for being so conservative in your treatment for my particular case.
Jun 26, 2026
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Excellent
Jun 26, 2026
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Dr Thornton's nurse that took me in the room and did the general information was not very friendly. Very short and cold.
Jun 19, 2026
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Very favorable and personable care-
Jun 17, 2026
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He's a great at his job and would recommend him
Jun 16, 2026
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Yes very friendly people
Jun 16, 2026
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This time around, we had a great experience. Dr Thornton was called in to do the surgery that was necessary to save my step daughter’s life. He made sure that he answered all four thousand questions we had. Dr and his team were supportive and helped us to help our daughter with everything she needed for recovery. They truly stood with us and were supportive throughout the whole process. 10 out of ten recommend.
Jun 10, 2026
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That they all are very caring and respectful and I would recommend Dr. Thornton to all my family and friends and those who inquire about him.
Jun 10, 2026
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Excellent service. From the way the office is run efficiently to the quality of the surgery itself No worries going there
Jun 3, 2026
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Excellent care from Dr. Thornton and nurse April. Office staff friendly.
Jun 3, 2026
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Drs attitude and knowledge was a very good feeling of resurance of whats going on. Thanks
Jun 3, 2026
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Dr.Thorton is an excellent doctor but he is slightly overwhelmed by the number of patients and it will take a long time to see him.
May 31, 2026
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Got in quickly
May 20, 2026
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Excellent. Gave excellent advice.
May 19, 2026
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Very professional, respectful, efficient, and fun loving staff. If you want it done right the first time, this is the place to go.
May 18, 2026
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Great personality, kind and attentive.
May 15, 2026
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I would encourage them to go to Doctor Thorton!
May 11, 2026
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So far, so good. No issues.
Apr 21, 2026
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Excellent doctor
Apr 17, 2026
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I like Dr T.
Apr 14, 2026
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Excellent care
Apr 14, 2026
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Good job
Apr 12, 2026
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I enjoyed my visit and during that visit I felt heard and acknowledged for my concerns. Answered all my questions and made me feel comfortable.
Apr 10, 2026
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Very good
Apr 3, 2026
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Very helpful, understanding and knowledgeable .
Apr 2, 2026
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very good
Mar 27, 2026
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I wasn’t feeling well so I didn’t really tell Dr. all that was bothering me, although I did tell him I was having low abdominal pain. Since I said I also had constipation he recommended an over the counter medication. I wish I’d discussed more problems with him, my fault
Mar 25, 2026
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Excellent
Mar 25, 2026
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Very helpful with explaining what was going on with me.
Mar 25, 2026
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The provider is great, his staff in the front office not so much. Giving people false hope and wasting their time and money.
Mar 17, 2026
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Dr Thornton is awesome. He listens to what you have to say and is very courteous!
Mar 13, 2026
great Dr and nirses