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
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Phone: (724) 935-8452
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Phone: (412) 318-0075
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Fax: (412) 318-0081
Practices
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
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
5500 Brooktree Road
Suite 201
Wexford, PA 15090
Hospitals
Hospital Affiliations
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Allegheny General Hospital
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UPMC Passavant Cranberry
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UPMC Passavant Hospital
Skills
Areas Of Expertise
Acute and chronic pancreatitis
20 + years
Celiac disease and food intolerances
20 + years
Chronic vomiting and gastroparesis
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
Peptic ulcer disease and Helicobacter pylori
20 + years
Viral hepatitis
20 + years
Clinical Focuses
- Capsule Endoscopy
- Colonoscopy
- ERCP
- Endoscopy
- Hepatitis C
- IBD
- Remicade Infusion
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
- Coventry Health Care / Health America
- Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield
- UnitedHealthcare Community Plan
Northern Gastroenterology - UPMC
- Coventry Health Care / Health America
- Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield
