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Specialist
4715 24th Place
Suite A
Meridian, MS
39305
Top reviews
Dr. Thornton and his entire office is so nice and welcoming. Everyone I spoke to went out of their way to make me feel 100% comfortable. I would recommend this surgeon and his office 10 out of 10 times. If it’s your first time expShow moreloring plastic surgery and you’re a little nervous then this is absolutely the place for you. EVERYONE is so nice here from the ladies at the front desk to the doctor.
From check in to discharge every single person was friendly and professional. They were thoughtful of my driver also. I will definitely recommend. The entire building was neat and clean. The employees got along and it showed. TheyShow more were pleasant to each other. If you need this service this is the place.
Lee Thornton, MD, FACS, is a board-certified plastic surgeon who specializes in oculoplastic and hand surgery. A highly skilled surgeon, Dr. Thornton brings more than 30 years of experience to Meridian Plastic Surgery, the skin care clinic, and the surgery center, all in Meridian, Mississippi. His areas of expertise include eyelid surgery, tear duct surgery, and facial reconstructive surgery.
Born and raised in Meridian, Dr. Thornton grew up in a medical family. After graduating with honors from the University of Mississippi in Oxford, Mississippi, Dr. Thornton worked as a laboratory instructor at Millsaps College Department of Biology in Jackson, Mississippi, before enrolling in medical school at Tulane University in New Orleans, Louisiana.
During his time at Tulane, Dr. Thornton earned his Doctor of Medicine as well as his Master of Science in Public Health and Tropical Medicine, graduating at the top of his class. He then moved to Denver, Colorado, to start a community medicine internship at the University of Colorado Hospital in Aurora. Following his internship, Dr. Thornton gained acceptance into a highly competitive general surgery residency at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, Texas.
Dr. Thornton completed five years of surgical training before earning a coveted plastic surgery training position at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia. Finally, he pursued an additional cosmetic and oculoplastic surgery fellowship at Paces Plastic Surgery Center in Atlanta.
Since finishing his training and earning his board certification from the American Board of Plastic Surgery, Dr. Thornton has served on the International Committee for the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS), become a fellow of the American College of Surgeons (ACS), and was even selected to be one of the Medical Advisory Board Members for the Plastic Surgery Channel.
Dr. Thornton and his wife, Michelle, returned to Meridian in 1998 to launch Meridian Plastic Surgery. When he isn’t working, he enjoys spending time with Michelle and their four children, collecting guitars, and golfing.
Breast Surgery
Liposuction
Injectables
Hair Restoration
Skin Rejuvenation
Mommy Makeover
Facelift
Blepharoplasty
Laser Procedures
Tattoo Removal
Hand Surgery
Laser Vaginal Therapy
EmSculpt
Location
Meridian Plastic Surgery
4715 24th Place
Suite A
Meridian, MS, 39305
More About Dr. Lee Thornton, MD
NPI Number
1043318280
Provider's Gender
Male
Reviews
Everyone is so kind...
Very pleased with my visit.
Very informative and easy to talk with about the process
Good skin checkup & pleasant visit
He is relaxing and very funny, 5 out of 5 recommend!
Prompt service, friendly staff, and a doctor who truly listens. Great experience!
Everything was very professional and the doctor did a great job
Dr. Thornton was very kind and attentive.
everyone was very kind and helpful
Friendly, straight to the point, . Waiting on my confirmation date of next appointment.
Friendly, professional, outstanding clinical skills. Highly recommend!
Simply the best!
Great guy, makes you feel very comfortable to talk too
Staff were very helpful and friendly. Dr. Thornton was attentive and gave advice on future surgery. In addition offered help as needed over the coming weeks. I’m very glad that I consulted with Dr. Thornton.
Eccellent
He has the best bedside manner! You don’t find that much at all anymore.
Very professional
Everyone there is very professional, attentive, and goes out of their way to attend to your needs.
Excellent
Very nice to me
Provide excellent care and answer questions
Great personal and professional staff and Dr. Thornton is the best. He cares about his patients. I recommend him highly
Dr. Thornton and his entire office is so nice and welcoming. Everyone I spoke to went out of their way to make me feel 100% comfortable. I would recommend this surgeon and his office 10 out of 10 times. If it’s your first time exploring plastic surgery and you’re a little nervous then this is absolutely the place for you. EVERYONE is so nice here from the ladies at the front desk to the doctor.
Every staff member was attentive and friendly (my first time there)!
Excellent staff punctual saw Dr. at appointed time
From check in to discharge every single person was friendly and professional. They were thoughtful of my driver also. I will definitely recommend. The entire building was neat and clean. The employees got along and it showed. They were pleasant to each other. If you need this service this is the place.
I felt very comfortable in Dr Thorntons care. I would highly recommend him!
Everybody from the front door to the back door when you leave was very polite very caring and very interested in if I was OK
On my third month of healing, everything's doing fine. No problems, and the staff is outstanding.
As always this office is so accommodating and friendly. Dr Thornton always top of his game. Great office. If you need the best. Go to Dr Lee Thorton.
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