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Dr. John Thomas, MD

General Surgery* Age 67
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Dr. John Thomas, MD is a General Surgeon in Opelika, AL.
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Dr. John Thomas, MD

General Surgery* Age 67
Opelika, AL
Accepting new patients
40 years of experience
Dr. John Thomas, MD is a General Surgeon in Opelika, AL.

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Dr. Thomas graduated from University of Alabama at Birmingham. Dr. John Thomas, MD is a General Surgeon in Opelika, AL and has 40 years experience. Dr. Thomas currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with East Alabama Medical Center. Dr. Thomas has experience treating conditions like Intestinal Diverticulitis among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Thomas received an average rating of 4.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 14 times. Dr. Thomas' office accepts new patients. Dr. Thomas is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Inguinal Hernia
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Inguinal Hernia
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Inguinal Hernia
Abdominal Pain
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Appendicitis
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Colorectal Cancer
Constipation
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Gallstones
Hemorrhoids
Incisional Hernia
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Obstruction
Lipomas
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Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Thyroid Nodule
Traumatic Brain Injury
Umbilical Hernia
Ventral Hernia
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Biopsy of Breast
Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA) or Excision of Infected Graft
Colectomy
Excision of Breast Tumor
Gallbladder Removal
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Lumpectomy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Mastectomy
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Open Appendectomy
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Port Placements or Replacements
Thromboendarterectomy or Excision of Infected Graft
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Wedge Resection Colon
Wound Repair
Acute Bowel Infarction
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Anal Fissure
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anorectal Abscess
Anorectal Fistula
Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Biliary Atresia
Bone Cancer
Bowel Strangulation
Burn Injuries
Capsular Contracture of Breast Implant
Cholangiocarcinoma
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Crohn's Disease
Gallbladder Cancer
Gastric Ulcer
Gastroparesis
Gynecologic Cancer
Hiatal Hernia
Hidradenitis
Hyperparathyroidism
Ileus
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Fistula
Ischemic Colitis
Liver Cancer
Lobular Carcinoma
Lung Cancer
Male Breast Cancer
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Osteosarcoma
Pancreatic Cancer
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Parathyroid (Gland) Tumor: Other than Malignant
Parathyroid Cancer
Partial Lung Collapse
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Arterial Dissection
Peripheral Arterial Embolism and Thrombosis
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pleural Effusion
Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
Rib Fracture
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Sclerosing Mesenteritis
Secondary Malignancies
Small Intestine Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stroke
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Thyroid Cancer
Ulcerative Colitis
Varicose Veins
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Anal Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy
Arteriovenostomy for Renal Dialysis
Arteriovenous Fistula Repair
Arteriovenous Shunt Creation
Breast Reduction
Bunion Surgery
Carotid Artery Stent Placement
Colostomy
Destruction of Anal Tumor
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Duodenal Polypectomy
Embolectomy, Thrombectomy, or Vessel Exploration
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Esophagectomy (Esophagogastrostomy, Esophagojejunostomy)
Esophagogastric Fundoplasty
Excision of Esophageal Lesion
Excision of Parotid, Sublingual, or Submandibular Gland
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Femoral Hernia Repair, Open
Gastrectomy
Gastrotomy
Hernia Repair
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Laparotomy
Liver Biopsy
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Pancreatectomy (incl. Pancreas Transplant and Whipple Procedure)
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
Parathyroidectomy
Peripheral Artery Bypass
Procetectomy With Robotic Assist
Proctectomy
Puncture Aspiration
Removal of Arteriovenous Shunt for Renal Dialysis
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Renal Transplant
Revision of Arteriovenous Shunt for Renal Dialysis
Revision of Gastric Anastomosis or Restrictive Procedure
Sphincterotomy
Spinal Nerve Block
Splenectomy
Splenectomy and Splenorrhaphy
Thoracentesis
Thyroid Biopsy
Thyroid Lobectomy
Tracheal Surgery
Vascular Transcatheter Embolization
Ventral Hernia Repair Laparoscopic

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Locations

  1. 1 Office
    121 N 20th St Ste 3, Opelika, AL 36801
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (334) 745-6271
  2. 2 East Alabama Medical Center Laboratory
    2000 Pepperell Pkwy, Opelika, AL 36801
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (334) 745-6271

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3 Stars (1)
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Jul 02, 2023
He answered my questions very clearly.
John — Jul 02, 2023
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General Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Alabama at Birmingham
    1984
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Board Certifications

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  • General Surgery
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. John Thomas, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Thomas' profile.

Dr. Thomas frequently treats the following conditions: Intestinal Diverticulitis. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. John Thomas, MD is affiliated with East Alabama Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. John Thomas, MD holds board certification in General Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • East Alabama Medical Center

    2000 Pepperell Pkwy, Opelika, AL