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Dr Aaron Thornton

Gastroenterology Melbourne

Dr Aaron Thornton

7 years of experience

5,792+
Patients seen
7
Years in practice
4
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Aaron Thornton at a glance

Dr Aaron Thornton is a Gastroenterology practitioner based in Melbourne, Australia, practising at Universidad Complutense de Madrid Teaching Hospital. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universidad Complutense de Madrid (MD, 2015). Serves patients in Melbourne, Australia and the surrounding area.

About

Dr Thornton is a dedicated Gastroenterologist committed to providing exceptional patient care. Patients benefit from a tailored and comprehensive approach to their digestive health. Dr Thornton is passionate about delivering individualised treatment plans to address each patient's unique needs.

“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”

— Dr Aaron Thornton

Education & training

  1. 2009–2015 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Melbourne (AU)
  2. 2015–2019 Residency · Gastroenterology
    Universidad de Sevilla, Melbourne (AU)
  3. 2019–2020 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Cleveland Clinic, US

Career & appointments

  1. 2019-09–2020-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid Teaching Hospital — Gastroenterology

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

AU — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#AU-372573 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Gastroenterology
#EB-10966F6B · issued 2020 · renewal 2030
Malpractice insurance: Generali Healthcare · 3,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 2,812
Annual physical exam 99395 1,898
Vaccination administration 90471 1,258
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 1,485

Services & pricing

ServiceDurationModalityPrice
New patient consultation (60m) 60 min in_clinic|telemed 180.00 EUR
Follow-up consultation (30m) 30 min in_clinic|telemed|phone 90.00 EUR
Vaccination administration 30 min in_clinic 270.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 120 min in_clinic 360.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Aaron Thornton
HEADSHOT
Aaron Thornton in consultation
IN OFFICE
Aaron Thornton with the team
WITH TEAM
Aaron Thornton at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 89s
Meet Aaron Thornton

Research & publications

h-index: 9 · i10: 14

  1. European registry analysis of Gastroenterology outcomes
    Aaron Thornton, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.7402/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 37508877 · cited by 92
  2. Outcomes of Gastroenterology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Aaron Thornton, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.2803/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 35430081 · cited by 190
  3. European registry analysis of Gastroenterology outcomes
    Aaron Thornton, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.1649/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 37814794 · cited by 152
  4. Outcomes of Gastroenterology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Aaron Thornton, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2022
    DOI: 10.6370/euroclin.2022.3 · PMID: 39607169 · cited by 18

Invited talks

  • Practical updates in Gastroenterology European Annual Congress (Gastroenterology) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
  • Single-centre experience in Gastroenterology National Society Meeting · Melbourne · 2023 · oral abstract

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Gastroenterology — Melbourne · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2020
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2020
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2020

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Gastroenterology
  • Awareness When should you see a gastroenterology?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · aaron.thornton@euroclinics.example

Location

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Recent reviews

  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verified
    Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.
    Anna B.
  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verified
    Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.
    Marco V.
  • ★★★★☆ ✓ Verified
    Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.
    Helena F.

SPECIALTIES & PROCEDURES

Dr Aaron Thornton's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr Aaron Thornton treats, with the size of the national pool of Australia doctors offering the same care.

Gastroenterology

Digestive-tract conditions including reflux, IBS, IBD, liver disease and colorectal screening.

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LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

Why local healthcare in Melbourne matters

Medical practice in Australia is governed by country-specific licensing, professional standards, and patient-safety regulations. Practitioners listed here are registered with the relevant Australia medical authority and operate within national rules on scope of practice, prescribing rights, and continuing professional development. Care delivered in Melbourne carries the additional benefits of local language support, in-person follow-up, and direct coordination with regional hospitals and labs. A verified profile means EuroClinics has cross-checked the practitioner or clinic against an official source (national medical register, public licence database, or the practitioner themselves), and that the data shown here matches that source as of the last verification date above.

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Frequently asked questions

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  • What does Aaron Thornton specialise in?

    Aaron Thornton specialises in Gastroenterology in Melbourne, AU.

  • What conditions does Aaron Thornton treat?

    Aaron Thornton treats conditions within Gastroenterology. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Aaron Thornton practise?

    Aaron Thornton practises in Melbourne, AU. The profile page lists all practice addresses, phone numbers, and clinic affiliations.

  • What languages does Aaron Thornton speak?

    Aaron Thornton speaks English.

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