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Rachael K. Thornton

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Rachael K. Thornton, MD, is a physician at Hattiesburg Clinic Children’s Clinic.

Dr. Thornton received her medical degree from The University of Mississippi School of Medicine in Jackson, Miss. She completed her pediatrics residency at The University of Alabama at Birmingham in Birmingham, Ala. 

Thornton is board certified in pediatrics by the American Board of Pediatrics. She is a member of the American Academy of Pediatrics. Her special practice interests include newborn care, breastfeeding counseling and adolescent medicine. 

At Children’s Clinic, Thornton provides comprehensive care to children from birth through adolescence. Her goal is to provide exceptional medical care while also building meaningful, long-lasting relationships with patients and their families.  

“Every day, I am reminded of the incredible potential that children hold, and I am committed to doing everything in my power to help them achieve it. Whether it’s providing medical care, supporting families or simply being a source of comfort and encouragement, I am grateful for the opportunity to make a difference in their lives and to be a part of their world.”  – Rachael K. Thornton, MD

Medical School
The University of Mississippi School of Medicine
Residency
The University of Alabama at Birmingham
Certification(s)
American Board of Pediatrics
Primary Location
Exterior of Children's Clinic in Hattiesburg, which also houses Immediate Care for children and Pediatric Gastroenterology
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Pediatrics
Hattiesburg, MS
Children's Clinic
4210 Lincoln Rd.
Hattiesburg, MS 39402
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(601) 261-3500
Monday - Friday
8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Saturday
8 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Pediatrics
Pediatrics is the specialty of medicine focusing on the health and medical care of infants, children and adolescents from birth to 18 years old. Pediatricians offer preventative health maintenance and ongoing monitoring for healthy children and medical care for sick children.
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A primary care physician (PCP), also known as a family medicine doctor, internal medicine doctor or pediatrician, helps care for patients’ day-to-day medical needs. These doctors work with patients on an ongoing basis to prevent long-term illness and help patients stay healthy.
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Rachael Thornton, MD
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