Dr. Yvonne S. Thornton MD
Keynote Speaker: Author of the Pulitzer Prize-Nominated "The Ditchdiggers' Daughters," Doctor Specializing in High-Risk Pregnancy Is a double-Board certified specialist in obstetrics, gynecology and maternal-fetal medicine and has risen to the academic rank of Professor o
-
Travels From:
-
Speaking Fee:
-
Categories:
Dr. Yvonne S. Thornton MD Biography
She is a Diplomate of the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology and a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons.
Dr. Thornton is the first black woman in the United States to be Board-certified in High-Risk Obstetrics. She received her medical degree from Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons and, an Executive M. P. H. degree in Health Policy and Management from Columbia’s School of Public Health.
She and her husband volunteered for active military duty and she was commissioned as a Lieutenant Commander in the United States Navy at The National Naval Medical Center in Bethesda (Hospital of The President). During her tenure at The New York Hospital, Dr. Thornton established and developed the program for a new form of early prenatal diagnostic testing known as CVS (chorionic villus sampling).
Dr. Thornton is listed in Who’s Who in America, Who’s Who in the World, the Best Doctors in the New York Metro Area and was recently listed as New York Magazine’s top six Maternal-Fetal Medicine specialists in New York City. She has hosted her own television show, broadcast from New York City, on women’s health and has appeared on such popular television shows as “The Oprah Winfrey Showâ€, “The TODAY Show†and “Good Morning, Americaâ€.
She was the first woman in the 165-year history of the International Platform Association to win the prestigious Daniel Webster Oratorical Competition held annually in Washington, D. C.
Dr. Thornton is the national best-selling author of her family biography entitled, “The Ditchdigger’s Daughtersâ€, which was nominated for the Pulitzer Prize, with over 300,000 copies now in print. The book was made into an award-winning World Premiere movie for cable television. Her other books include “Woman to Woman†and “Primary Care for the Obstetrician and Gynecologistâ€.
Dr. Thornton has been married for over 30 years to an orthopedic surgeon and she is the mother of two children. Her daughter is a graduate of Stanford University and her son, also a physician, was a cum laude graduate of Harvard University and is a recent graduate of Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons.
Contact a speaker booking agent to check availability on Dr. Yvonne S. Thornton MD and other top speakers and celebrities.
How do I book Dr. Yvonne S. Thornton MD to speak at my event?
Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Dr. Yvonne S. Thornton MD for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Dr. Yvonne S. Thornton MD, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Dr. Yvonne S. Thornton MD or any other speaker of your choice.
How much does it cost to book Dr. Yvonne S. Thornton MD for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Dr. Yvonne S. Thornton MD, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Dr. Yvonne S. Thornton MD are $10,000 - $20,000 for live events and $10,000 - $20,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Dr. Yvonne S. Thornton MD, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
What topics does Dr. Yvonne S. Thornton MD speak about?
Dr. Yvonne S. Thornton MD is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Inspirational, Personal Growth, Authors and Motivational.
Where does Dr. Yvonne S. Thornton MD travel from?
Dr. Yvonne S. Thornton MD generally travels from New York, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
Who is the agent for Dr. Yvonne S. Thornton MD?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Dr. Yvonne S. Thornton MD for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Dr. Yvonne S. Thornton MD for your next private or corporate function.
What is a full-service speaker booking agency?
AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Dr. Yvonne S. Thornton MD or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?
If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
Dr. Yvonne S. Thornton MD is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Inspirational, Personal Growth and Authors. The estimated speaking fee range to book Dr. Yvonne S. Thornton MD for live events is $10,000 - $20,000, and for virtual events $10,000 - $20,000. Dr. Yvonne S. Thornton MD generally travels from New York, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Roxanne Wilson, Candace Reese and Vernice "FlyGirl" Armour. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Dr. Yvonne S. Thornton MD for an upcoming event.
BOOK DR. YVONNE S. THORNTON MD
We are happy to assist you with your interest in booking a speaker or celebrity for your event, your organization, and the type of talent you would like to secure, and an agent will be in touch shortly.
Fill out the form below to or call us at 1-800-698-2536 if need immediate assistance.
We respond to most inquiries within 4 hours. Under special circumstances, it may take up to 24 hours.
We are happy to help! Call us to speak with a booking agent about your event or specific speaker request.
Gauge Interest and check availability for appearances, speaking engagements, or corporate events.
Provide you with speaking fee to book Dr. Yvonne S. Thornton MD or other celebrity appearance fees
Give you personal recommendations for the best keynote speakers or celebrities
Assist you with any questions you have throughout the talent booking process
This website is a resource for event professionals and strives to provide the most comprehensive catalog of thought leaders and industry experts to consider for speaking engagements. A listing or profile on this website does not imply an agency affiliation or endorsement by the talent.
All American Entertainment (AAE) exclusively represents the interests of talent buyers, and does not claim to be the agency or management for any speaker or artist on this site. AAE is a talent booking agency for paid events only. We do not handle requests for donation of time or media requests for interviews, and cannot provide celebrity contact information.
