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William Cooper Thornton Jr., M.D.
Internal Medicine - Geriatric Medicine
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 350 N Cox St, Suite 20, Asheboro, NC 27203
Phone: 336-672-3200    Fax: 336-629-7349

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Geriatric Medicine: An internist who has special knowledge of the aging process and special skills in the diagnostic, therapeutic, preventive and rehabilitative aspects of illness in the elderly. This specialist cares for geriatric patients in the patient's home, the office, long-term care settings such as nursing homes and the hospital.


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