About Me

<p>Dr. Thomas obtained a B.S. degree in Biology from West Virginia University in Morgantown, West Virginia in 1986 and his Doctor of Medicine degree from West Virginia University as well in 1990. He completed an Internal Medical Residency Program at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania in 1993. He completed his Fellowship in Gastroenterology at Allegheny General Hospital in 1996. Dr.Thomas is Licensed as a Physician in the State of Pennsylvania and is qualified to practice Medicine and Gastroenterology. He is also certified as a Diplomate with the American Board of Internal Medicine/Gastroenterology.</p>

Contact Information
Contact Information
  • Phone: (724) 935-8452 Call
  • Phone: (412) 318-0075 Call
  • Fax: (412) 318-0081
Practices
  • UPMC PASSAVANT HOSPITAL

    UPMC PASSAVANT HOSPITAL
    9100 BABCOCK BLVD
    PITTSBURGH, PA 15237

  • ALLEGHENY HEALTH AND WELLNESS PAVILION

    ALLEGHENY HEALTH AND WELLNESS PAVILION
    12311 Perry Hwy
    WEXFORD, PA 15090

  • Main Office

    Main Office
    3285 Babcock Blvd.
    Pittsburgh, PA 15237
    P: 412/318-0075
    F: 412/318-0081

    Mon: 8:00am to 4:30pm
    Tue: 8:00am to 4:30pm
    Wed: 8:00am to 4:30pm
    Thu: 8:00am to 4:30pm
    Fri: 8:00am to 4:30pm

  • Satellite Cranberry Office

    Satellite Cranberry Office
    UPMC-Passavant Cranberry
    One St. Francis Way
    Bldg 3, Suite 211
    Cranberry Township, PA 16066
    P: 724/935-8452
    F: 412/318-0081

    Mon: 8:00am to 4:30pm
    Tue: 8:00am to 4:30pm
    Wed: 8:00am to 4:30pm
    Thu: 8:00am to 4:30pm
    Fri: 8:00am to 4:30pm

  • Wexford

    Wexford
    5500 Brooktree Road
    Suite 201
    Wexford, PA 15090

Hospitals
Hospital Affiliations
  • Allegheny General Hospital
  • UPMC Passavant Cranberry
  • UPMC Passavant Hospital
Skills
Specialties
  • Gastroenterology
Areas Of Expertise
  • Acute and chronic pancreatitis
    20 + years
  • Appendicitis
    20 + years
  • Celiac disease and food intolerances
    20 + years
  • Chronic vomiting and gastroparesis
    20 + years
  • Cirrhosis
    20 + years
  • Colorectal cancer, including determining whether you have a genetic risk
    20 + years
  • Diverticulitis, diverticulosis and ischemic bowel disease
    20 + years
  • Functional illness, such as constipation, diarrhea, vomiting, belching and flatulence
    20 + years
  • GI infections caused by viruses, bacteria, fungi and protozoa
    20 + years
  • Gallbladder disease
    20 + years
  • Heartburn and GERD
    20 + years
  • Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), including Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis
    20 + years
  • Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
    20 + years
  • Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease
    20 + years
  • Nutritional deficiencies
    20 + years
  • Obesity
    20 + years
  • Peptic ulcer disease and Helicobacter pylori
    20 + years
  • Viral hepatitis
    20 + years
Clinical Focuses
  • Capsule Endoscopy
  • Colonoscopy
  • ERCP
  • Endoscopy
  • Hepatitis C
  • IBD
  • Remicade Infusion
Languages
  • English
Education & Training
Education
  • West Virginia University School of Medicine
    M.D.
    1986 - 1990
  • West Virginia University
    B.S. (Magna Cum Laude), Biology
    1982 - 1986
Training
  • Fellowship — Gastroenterology, Administrative Fellow
    Allegheny General Hospital
    1994 - 1995
  • Fellowship — Gastroenterology
    Allegheny General Hospital
    1993 - 1995
  • Residency — Internal Medicine
    Allegheny General Hospital
    1991 - 1993
  • Residency — Internal Medicine
    Allegheny General Hospital
    1990 - 1991
Work Experience
Work Experiences
  • Physician-Owner
    Gastroenterology Associates of Pittsburgh
    2002-Present
  • Associate
    Allegheny Gastroenterology Asssociates
    1995-2002
Certifications
Board Certifications
  • Gastroenterology
    American Board of Internal Medicine
    1995
  • Internal Medicine
    American Board of Internal Medicine
    1993
Advanced Training Certifications
  • Advanced Therapeutic Endoscopy
    Allegheny General Hospital
    1996
Accepted Insurances
Gastroenterology Associates of Pittsburgh - UPMC
Northern Gastroenterology - UPMC