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Specialist
4715 24th Place
Suite A
Meridian, MS
39305
Top reviews
I recently had an appointment with Dr. Thorton and the experience was, as always a very pleasant visit. I was made to feel like family and Dr. Thorton has the best bedside manor I've ever experienced. He made me feel so comfortabShow morele. I highly recommend using this facility for all your concerns with your facial needs. The overall rating that I will give Dr Thorton and his staff is a 10+ Thank you for the warmth and comfort that you guys extended to me. Belinda Sowers
Precious , so personable , loved him, down to earth . I felt like he explained things so I understood them clearly instead of going over my head. I’m excited about surgery.
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
Derive
Eyelash Lift and Tint
Nutrafol
DiamondGlow
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
Very good
Very satisfied
Staff very friendly and helpful. Dr. Thornton extremely professional and knowledgeable.
Everyone was very nice, friendly to me, had a good experience!!
Staff was helpful and kind Dr Thornton made me feel comfortable
Staff were very friendly and helpful. Very clean environment. I would recommend Dr. Thornton to other patients. Very nice surgeon and shows compassion. Craig S.
Dr Thornton and staff are very friendly and always make me feel welcomed!
Precious , so personable , loved him, down to earth . I felt like he explained things so I understood them clearly instead of going over my head. I’m excited about surgery.
100% satisfied with Dr Thornton and all of the Staff
Dr.Thorton and all his staff provided awesome care before, during , and after my surgery. They listened to my request and the end results are exactly what I wanted.
I had a very pleasant experience with Dr. Thornton and would use him and the surgery center again.
Always very nice and well attentive
I recently had an appointment with Dr. Thorton and the experience was, as always a very pleasant visit. I was made to feel like family and Dr. Thorton has the best bedside manor I've ever experienced. He made me feel so comfortable. I highly recommend using this facility for all your concerns with your facial needs. The overall rating that I will give Dr Thorton and his staff is a 10+ Thank you for the warmth and comfort that you guys extended to me. Belinda Sowers
Very friendly and professional. Great visit. Nurses and Monica up front are so sweet.
I couldn’t have asked for a better experience through it all.
He & his staff is always willing to listen & help in any way possible.
My experience with Dr.Lee and his staff has been great. He's always kind and thoughtful, and has a great staff. I would highly recommend his services. Geraldine Wilson
Dr. Thornton were very friendly and I like how he explained things to me so I could understand. He has a very friendly staff also.
Wonderful staff!!!
It was a very good visit!!!
Friendly Staff Dr explained treatment plan well
I was retreated so very nice they really cared about me. They take time to discuss problems with their patients. Never rush someone along.
Everyone is kind and personable. I am very satisfied with my first procedure with Dr. Thorton.
Very nice man . He came in a was very pleasant and made me feel at ease and he answers all my questions
Very caring and informative to what is going on
He is very caring and gives his patients full care eager to help them. He is very special.
Always a pleasant experience.
Dr Thornton is always honest & caring with his patients & takes time to listen.
Doctor is excellent professionalism. Also the front desk personal extremely courteous.
Best Botox injection ever.
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