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Dr. Erik Thyssen, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 66
Dr. Erik Thyssen, MD
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Dr. Erik Thyssen, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 66
Saint Louis, MO
Accepting new patients
Dr. Erik Thyssen, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Saint Louis, MO.

About

Dr. Thyssen graduated from UNIVERSITY OF COPENHAGEN / SCHOOL OF DENTISTRY. Dr. Erik Thyssen, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Saint Louis, MO. Dr. Thyssen currently practices at Specialists In Gastroenterology and are affiliated with Missouri Baptist Medical Center and Northwestern Medicine Central Dupage Hospital. Dr. Thyssen has experience treating conditions like Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Thyssen received an average rating of 4.8/5 from patients and has been reviewed 205 times. Dr. Thyssen's office accepts new patients. Dr. Thyssen also speaks Danish. Dr. Thyssen is board certified in Gastroenterology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Crohn's Disease
Ulcerative Colitis
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Crohn's Disease
Ulcerative Colitis
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Crohn's Disease
Ulcerative Colitis
Abdominal Pain
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Ulcer
Nausea
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Colonoscopy
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anemia
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Barrett's Esophagus
Celiac Disease
Chronic Gastritis
Cirrhosis
Colorectal Polyp
Constipation
Dehydration
Diarrhea
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Duodenal Ulcer
Duodenitis
Dysphagia
Enteritis
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Esophageal Ulcer
Esophagitis
Gallstones
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastric Ulcer
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Gastroptosis
Heartburn
Hemorrhoids
Hepatitis C
Hypokalemia
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Obstruction
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Malnutrition
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Pancreatitis
Reflux Esophagitis
Unexplained Weight Loss
Vitamin_Deficiency
Vomiting Disorders
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Duodenal Polypectomy
Endoscopy
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Manometry
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Acute Gastritis
Alcoholic Cirrhosis
All Types of Food Poisoning
Ascites
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Autoimmune Hepatitis
Barretts Esophagus with Dysplasia
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Bile Duct Obstruction
Biliary Cirrhosis
Cholangitis
Colon Cancer
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Cyclical Vomiting
Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
Duodenal Cancer
Dysentery
E. coli Food Poisoning
Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome
Esophageal Varices
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Food Allergy
Gastrojejunal Ulcer
Gastroparesis
Hemochromatosis
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hepatorenal Syndrome
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Hiatal Hernia with Obstruction
Ileus
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Indigestion
Infectious Diarrheal Disease
Intestinal Prolapse
Ischemic Colitis
Lactose Intolerance
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Mallory-Weiss Syndrome
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Non-Neonatal Jaundice
Peptic Ulcer
Pernicious Anemia
Pouchitis
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Proctoptosis
Pyloric Stenosis
Rectal Prolapse
Rectal Ulcer
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Sclerosing Mesenteritis
Splenomegaly
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Viral Enteritis
Viral Hepatitis
Viral Infection
Vitamin B12 Anemia
Anoscopy
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Colon Cancer Screening
Colorectal Cancer Screening
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
Fecal Impaction Removal
Gallbladder Scan
Hepatitis A Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
Impedance Testing
Instrumental Diagnostic Evaluation for Dysphagia
Liver Biopsy
Liver Function Test
pH Probe
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Proctosigmoidoscopy
Screening Colonoscopy
Sigmoidoscopy
Ultrasound
VAP Lipid Testing
Wireless pH Testing

Insurance Accepted

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  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO
    Blue Preferred Plus POS
    Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
  • Navigate POS
    Choice Plus POS
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    Options PPO
    Medica Choice
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    Aetna
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    Direct Access w/HSA MO EPO
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Locations

  1. 1 Specialist In Gastroenterology
    11525 Olde Cabin Rd, Saint Louis, MO 63141
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    Monday
    09:00 - 16:45
    Tuesday
    09:00 - 16:45
    Wednesday
    09:00 - 16:45
    Thursday
    09:00 - 16:45
    Friday
    09:00 - 16:45

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Thyssen
4.8
Based on 205 Reviews
5 Stars (195)
4 Stars (1)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (1)
1 Star (8)

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Patient Reviews
May 09, 2024
Dr Thyssen gave me a colonoscopy recently , I’ve been going to him about 9 years . His standards are exceptional, so grateful I found this doctor . He personally called me the day after procedure to check on me . Thoroughly impressed by Dr Thyssen s skill as a doctor and integrity as a person . He truly cares about quality health care .
Deborah Taylor — May 09, 2024
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Languages Spoken
Danish
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Specialties*
Gastroenterology
Internal Medicine
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • UNIVERSITY OF COPENHAGEN / SCHOOL OF DENTISTRY
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine
Board Certifications
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Frequently Asked Questions

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A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Erik Thyssen, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Thyssen's profile.

Dr. Thyssen frequently treats the following conditions: Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Erik Thyssen, MD is affiliated with Missouri Baptist Medical Center and Northwestern Medicine Central Dupage Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Erik Thyssen, MD holds board certification in Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Missouri Baptist Medical Center

    3015 N Ballas Rd, Saint Louis, MO

  • Northwestern Medicine Central Dupage Hospital

    25 N Winfield Rd, Winfield, IL