DPC Directory
Physician Assistant

DEBORAH THORNE

Physician Assistant

Board certified 37+ years in practice Active NPI · 1164978540 Licensed in NM

About

Deborah Thorne, DMSc, MS, B.Ex.Sc., PA, CIPP – Doctor of Medical Science, Master of Science in PA Medicine, Bachelor of Kinesiology and Exercise Science, Board Certified PA, Certified Integrative Psychiatry and Psychedelic Medicine Practitioner. Dr. Deb has been in healthcare since 1989, promoting healthy living through education and awareness. She earned a bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology and Exercise Science in Canada, followed by TCM Acupuncture certification, and owned a community wellness clinic serving First Nation communities, the Canadian Armed Forces, and regional health authorities. After moving to Guadalajara, Mexico for medical training and later completing her Physician Associate studies in New York, she gained experience in orthopedics, sports medicine, pain management, physical medicine, rehabilitation, ER, and urgent care. In 2019 she founded Medicina del Sol Direct Primary Care to provide accessible, affordable, patient‑centered care without insurance, emphasizing a Direct Primary Care model that prioritizes long‑term relationships, preventive health, and integrative therapies.

Credentials

Training & certification

Board certification
Board Certified PA
Designations
CIPP
Years in practice
37+ years
Specialty
Physician Assistant

Licensing

Licensure & registration

NPI
1164978540 · active
Primary license
New Mexico · PA2019-0070

Practice

Where Dr. THORNE practices

International experience

Clinical and research work in Canada, Mexico, and Guatemala, including community wellness clinics, acupuncture training, and simulation training with traditional midwives in Guatemala.

DPC experience

Started DPC: 2019

Data aggregated from publicly available sources including the NPPES Registry, practice websites, and professional directories.