General Info

Robert S. Thornton, M.D., FACS Dr. Thornton joined the Ear, Nose & Throat Center in 1977. He received his medical degree from the University of Arkansas and completed his specialty training at Tulane University. Dr. Thornton is married with three children and three beautiful granddaughters. His son, Blake N. Thornton, M.D. joined his father in our practice in 2015. TRAINING Residency: Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery, Tulane University, New Orleans, Louisiana (1974 – 1977) General Surgery, Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia, (1973 – 1974) Balboa Naval Station, San Diego, California, (1972 – 1973) United States Navy, Destroyer Squadron, (1971 – 1972) Internship: Tulane University, New Orleans, LA, Internship, (1970 – 1971) Education: University of Arkansas Medical School – Little Rock, Arkansas, Doctor of Medicine, (1966 – 1970) Undergraduate: University of Arkansas at Fayetteville (1963 – 1966) PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES Shreveport Medical Society, Louisiana State Medical Society, American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery (Board Certified), American Medical Association, American College of Surgeons and the American College of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. BOARD CERTIFICATION American Academy of Otolaryngology- Head and Neck Surgery American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery