Frank Eberle Thornton

Background

Thornton, Frank Eberle was born on November 21, 1912 in Valley Junction, Iowa, United States. Son of Frank E. and Eva (Tussing) Thornton.

Education

Doctor of Medicine, State University Iowa, 1937.

Career

Rotating intern, Methodist Hospital, Indianapolis, 1937-1938; staff, Methodist Hospital, Des Moines, from 1945; chief orthopedics, Methodist Hospital, Des Moines, 1950-1972; president-elect staff, Methodist Hospital, Des Moines, 1966; chief of staff, Methodist Hospital, Des Moines, 1968-1970; resident orthopedics, State University Iowa Hospital, 1938-1941; assistant professor orthopedic surgery, State University Iowa Hospital, 1041-1046; private practice, Des Moines, 1945-1952, 54-72; private practice, Spencer, Iowa., 1972-1976. Chief orthopedic section surgery Veterans Administration Hospital., Des Moines, from 1976. Chiefsurgery Broadlawn Polk County Hospital, 1970-1972.

Clinical assistant professor of University Iowa, from 1980.

Achievements

• Frank Eberle Thornton has been listed as a noteworthy orthopaedic surgeon by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Lieutenant Commander Medical Corps, United States Naval Reserve, 1952-1954. Member American Academy Orthopaedic Surgery, American College of Surgeons, Clinical Orthopaedic Society, Center Iowa, Middle Center States (president 1969-1969), Iowa orthopaedic societies.

Connections

Married Carol Edgington, September 2, 1936. Children: Richard, Thomas, Jerry.

Father:

Frank E. Thornton

Mother:

Eva (Tussing) Thornton

Spouse:

Carol Edgington

child:

Jerry Thornton

child:

Richard Thornton

child:

Thomas Thornton