Specialties
- Emergency Medicine
Summary
Societies and Positions Held
Practice
Provider Type
School
Western University of Health Sciences
Internship
Residency
Western Michigan University
Fellowship
Certification
American Board of Emergency Medicine
Clinic
Kootenai Clinic - Emergency Medicine
Website
Address
Kootenai Health Emergency Department
2003 Kootenai Health Way
Coeur d'Alene, ID 83814
Phone: (208) 625-5700
Fax: (208) 625-5708
Hours: Open 24/7
The hospital emergency room was very busy and unfortunately very dirty. I do realize today it’s extremely hard to find and keep employees. And it’s tough on everyone. But most everyone was nice. The ER doctor was young but I think she did her best to figure out what was wrong and wanted to help. And she did and my husband had emergency surgery that night. So while things aren’t perfect I am happy there are still some good people who want to help and are willing trying to help Thankful my husband is in his way to recovering The team who performed his emergency surgery were great. Once again nothing perfect but a willing to help and want to make some well 🙏❤️
Staff was caring and helpful and made it a pleasant experience
Dr. Thornton approached my daughter with patience, active listening, and great bedside manner. She made sure to thoroughly analyze the concern and not assume the outcome. The hospital could use a second or third ultrasound room/employee on staff at the same time. There was significant backlog all around the ultrasound availability which added hours to our ER visit.
I felt very well cared for during my 7 hour stay in ER. The medical staff was caring and I wa made comfortable.
Dr. Thornton saved my life. I am a fireline medic. While on the line my stomach began hurting so severely I had to be transported on a ketamine drip to get to the ER via ambulance. Once there the team began investigating on what was the root cause. When Dr. Thornton received my CT scan back and it was negative for any abnormalities she sat in my room for 5 minutes trying to figure out another cause. That’s when she sent me to see the most amazing Ultrasound Tech, Carl! Carl was the most professional and knowledgeable UT I’ve ever come across. It was bc of Dr. Thornton’s relentless spirit and Carl’s knowledge that they were able to correctly identify that I had a very rare abnormality an ovarian torsion. Thank you so much for saving my life. Now I’m waiting to clear so I can go back out to the line where my people need me.
The service I received was both professional, fast and efficient. Staffs were very kind.
Jodie Foster's twin. She is as beautiful as she is capable and kind. Thanks for the care doc.
Got a piece of meat stuck in my esophagus. They proceeded in a practical progression to fix it, ending up using an endoscope. They also did a biopsy to check for cancer. I may need to be dilated but they asked me to follow up with a gastroenterologist to see if anything further needs to be done. Excellent, care givers, doctors, and processors. I hate going to the Kootenai emergency but it's great knowing I'm in great hands when I get there! Stay safe and healthy.
Kootenai Medical saved my life last year when I suddenly contracted SARs 2 Covid Pneumonia. Dr. Thornton and the ER staff made me feel comfortable for my recent visit by giving me a security bridge until I see my regular Dr. Thank You
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