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Patient Rating
Patients describe Dr. Thornton as attentive and empathetic, noting that he listens carefully and puts them at ease. He communicates clearly, explains diagnoses and treatment options, and often suggests practical, low-cost solutions while reviewing medications and arranging follow-up care. Clinic staff are repeatedly mentioned as professional and personable, and patients report feeling confident in his competence and compassionate care.
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The patient rating score is an average of all responses on our patient experience survey. The rating averages scores for all questions about care from our providers. The scale on which responses are measured is 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.
Patient comments are gathered from our patient experience survey and displayed in their entirety. For the convenience of our visitors, some patient comments have been translated from their original language into English while preserving their original meaning as accurately as possible. Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.
Dr. Thornton is professional and very knowledgeable. He went over all my medical history, medications and asked questions about 3 of those medications which he thought that I could possibly reduce and maybe discontinue, which would be nice. He scheduled a follow up in 2 months to see how the changes went, and to have some lab work done. I would highly recommend Dr. Ryan Thornton as a dedicated and caring physician!
Not sure this is the correct Dr for me. Will be looking for another option.
This time I was very grateful and satisfied with Dr. Ryan's care. He was very empathetic, and I appreciate his knowledge and the way he listened to me. He found solutions to my ailments and eased my worries with his diagnoses. I wish him many blessings in his career, and my confidence as a patient grew much more after my last visit, where I received excellent medical care. [TRANSLATED]
Great doctor. I'm so glad I found a doctor that I trust and feel comfortable with.
Very courteous and professional. Easy to relate to and completely able to address my needs. Quick to post blood test results and recommend a course of action to address an abnormal test result. Very confident in his care going forward.
Dr. Ryan Thornton listened carefully to my health concerns and my visit with him didn't feel rushed. He contacted me promptly when test results were completed and I feel confident he can help me achieve my long term health goals. His medical assistants Acacia and Katelyn were professional, personable and helped me feel comfortable on my first visit.
Very professional
I was recommend Ryan from a family member and he has been amazing!
Cordial and caring. Approaching care from a supportive perspective.
Thanks so much for being kind, informative and reassuring to my elderly mother.
Friendly, caring, knowledgeable.
I felt I was in good hands. Both doctor and staff were very informative and caring, they listened and answered my questions.
Dr. Thornton is very approachable, he works with you for your care and is very knowledgeable.
Highly recommend Dr. Thornton. Down to earth and explains things well.
The visit was great will recommend to everyone.
Definitely recommend this doctor!
Dr. Thornton is kind and attentive. He took the time to thoughtfully develop our doctor/patient relationship, address my concerns, and explain the best course of action. I never felt rushed and it was refreshing!
very attentive and careful with the diagnosis
He wasn't really explaining what he was thinking or letting me know. Actually what kind of was going on? It sounded to me like he was just assuming that I had other issues and not even checking into my blood pressure. Just saying that the ibuprofen I was taking was causing the headaches
I think the service should be more personalized; although it was cordial and respectful, it was mostly based on a questionnaire. [TRANSLATED]
I'm very glad to have a physician available to me.
I needed his help getting short term disability paperwork submitted and he was willing to help. I was worried he was going to say it was not his job like some people do to get out of helping but he didn't
He was very kind and was willing to listen. Even though he was young, he was thoughtful and understanding. I really liked him. He will be very successful because of his patience and understanding.
Dr Thornton, really puts me at ease when conversing with him. He also would ask follow up questions that helped me understand why and how my body was reacting. He also suggested ideas that were low cost to make my life better.
Dr Thornton is excellent. His care is thorough and he shows genuine concern for my well-being. He is easy to talk to, doesn't rush though appointments and his care is genuine.
This was my first visit with Dr. Thornton and he was patient and listened to my concerns and communicated clearly about my healthcare plan.
Very calm, kind and responsive.
He listens and and is straightforward. Very easy to communicate with. Just seems like a good guy.
Excellent service [TRANSLATED]
The best of the best. Very interested in my issues and I was very comfortable
Excellent care
Very thorough and listened to my input. Felt like working with a partner to help me achieve the results I need.
He was nice respectful and pay attention to our concerns
Laid back, calm, good listener, very empathetic
Dr. Thornton is an excellent physician who knows how to help me with my medical needs. He also has the best knowledge of showing me how important I am as his patient. He listens to my concerns and after my visit, I am happy and satisfied with this young doctor! I highly recommend and commend, Dr. Ryan Scott Thorton as my physician at the University of Utah South Jordan.
Little interest in attending, There was no attention for the discomfort, he only referred me to 2 specialists because I asked him to, He did not prescribe me any medication, he only changed the anti-allergy medication at my request and that was it, I ended up going to the medical center instead of the medical appointment [TRANSLATED]
Ryan Scot Thornton is genuinely one of the best doctors I've ever visited. I've recieved the help I needed easily and with exemplary compassion and care. Dr. Thornton is extremely personable and willing to both listen attentively and explain things in easily understandable ways.
very knowledgeable and respectful, listened to my concerns
Dr Thornton makes me feel at ease regardless of the circumstances that have me in his office
I think she's a person who demonstrates that she's well-prepared. Her care seemed very good to me. It's clear that she's dedicated to her patients and very polite. [TRANSLATED]
Awesome bed side manners for such a young doctor. He's older than he looks!
Very nice bedside manner. Gave me several opportunities to ask questions or voice any concerns about my health or care. Took care of prescriptions promptly. Did not seem rushed.
Excellent professional and very attentive to answer my concerns and questions! [TRANSLATED]
excellent Dr caring seems to be very understanding
I appreciate the time he spends listening to my a million questions and answering all my questions and reading material to take home.
Very good doctor for being my first time, he listened to my needs [TRANSLATED]
Dr. Thornton was great! He heard me, asked meaningful questions, and followed up on the things we discussed.
Very attentive caring efficient
Thank you
Listening carefully about I was telling him and showed interest in solving the problem.
Dr. Thornton has a great concern about his patients with sharp sense of professional treatment. He saved my life with his professional diagnosis for the symptoms that was missed by other doctors so my problem was treated just on time before it goes much worse stage. Thank you, thank you, Dr. Thornton!
very knowlegable and made me very comfortable
Dr. Thornton is great! He listens heÕs not in a rush to get you out. I have really appreciated his care over the last few months.
Great doctor listens well and takes the time to make sure I felt heard and educated
Excellent and professional doctor. I have found my primary care provider!
Friendly and professional, thorough and respectful.
Thorough, knowledgible, kind behavior, not rushed.
I think the communication and relationship is doing very well
Dr. Thornton was very kind and professional. He took his time with me to answer my questions and explain things to me. I'm very happy to have him as my primary care physician.
Dr. Thornton listened to my concerns. And together we were able to plan a course of treatment.
Very professional, easy to talk to and super helpful. Made my visit quick and easy
Ryan Thornton, MD is very professional and he cares about all of your concerns. Ryan's staff also cares and has the professional support to help you, any and all questions I had were answered.
Knowledgable, kind, give full attention and makes you feel heard.
Really personable and professional. I'm just trying to figure out if I've gotten old or if he's just young. Either way I'd recommend him to anybody.
Dr Thornton is very good. Precise and to the point.
Dr Thornton is calm and personable, and an asset to the care team at U of U South Jordan. His style is what pediatric patients will most definitely respond to, because he is great at simple direct explanations.
He is personable, knowledgeable, and helpful. I recommend him.
had read recent data and listens well
Kind, knowledgeable good listener.
Dr. Thornton was engaging in my care and listened to the concerns of my health. I did not feel rushed with the visit and felt he was genuine.
His decision to send me to the ED probably saved my life.
Dr. Thornton is personable and easy to talk to. He listens and has a plan to discuss with you.
Ryan Thornton is a thorough and understanding doctor. He has keen insight in diagnosing symptoms. He is friendly and cares about concerns brought to him.
I think you can ask more questions to the patients. [TRANSLATED]
Dr. Thornton MD was seeing me for the first time. He was very attentive, easy to understand and very thorough. I look forward to having him as my primary
Very personable.
Freindlygood at listening to my concerns
Wonderful doctor. I was nervous being older and having a younger dr but dr Thornton's held himself with dignity and confidence. I was very impressed with his knowledge and professionalism.
Dr. was very kind and gave me confidence to ask him questions and he answered me and I was absolutely fine, thank you. [TRANSLATED]
He cares for his patients. Kind, knowledgeable, helpful.
He is a good listener and a doctor.
Ryan is a professional Doctor, caring and informative. I would say he knows what to say and actually cares about his patients.
Took time and listened to me