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Dr. Thomas Caves, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 53
Dr. Thomas Caves, MD
4.6 (14 Ratings)

Offers telehealth

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Dr. Thomas Caves, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Santa Barbara, CA.
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Dr. Thomas Caves, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 53
Santa Barbara, CA
Accepting new patients
26 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Thomas Caves, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Santa Barbara, CA.

About

Dr. Caves graduated from NEW YORK Medical College. Dr. Thomas Caves, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Santa Barbara, CA and has 26 years experience. Dr. Caves currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital. At present, Dr. Caves received an average rating of 4.6/5 from patients and has been reviewed 14 times. Dr. Caves' office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Caves is board certified in Internal Medicine and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Bile Duct Obstruction
Chronic Gastritis
Cirrhosis
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Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Diarrhea
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Duodenal Ulcer
Dysphagia
Enteritis
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Esophageal Ulcer
Esophagitis
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Gallstones
Gastric Ulcer
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Gastroptosis
Hemorrhoids
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Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Obstruction
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
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Malnutrition
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Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Pancreatitis
Peptic Ulcer
Reflux Esophagitis
Ulcerative Colitis
Vitamin_Deficiency
Vomiting Disorders
Duodenal Polypectomy
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Manometry
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Acute Gastritis
Alcoholic Gastritis
Alcoholic Hepatitis
All Types of Food Poisoning
Amebic Dysentery
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anal Sphincter Dysplasia
Barrett's Esophagus
Barretts Esophagus with Dysplasia
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Bowel Strangulation
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Cholangitis
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Cyclical Vomiting
Dehydration
Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
Duodenal Cancer
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E. coli Food Poisoning
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Diverticulum
Folate Deficiency Anemia
Food Allergy
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Gastroparesis
Giardiasis
Heartburn
Hemochromatosis
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hepatitis C
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Ileus
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Indigestion
Intestinal Ulcer
Ischemic Colitis
Mallory-Weiss Syndrome
Megacolon
Non-Neonatal Jaundice
Pelvic Abscess
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Proctoptosis
Pyloric Stenosis
Rectal Prolapse
Rectal Ulcer
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Splenomegaly
Stomal Ulcer
Toxic Megacolon
Unexplained Weight Loss
Viral Enteritis
Viral Hepatitis
Vitamin B Complex Deficiency
Bile Duct Procedure
Biliary Drainage
Colon Cancer Screening
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Endoscopy
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
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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Screening Colonoscopy
Ultrasound, Endoanal
Ultrasound, Esophageal
VAP Lipid Testing
Wireless pH Testing

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Locations

  1. 1 Sansum Clinic
    317 W Pueblo St, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (805) 898-3120
  2. 2 Sansum Clinic
    215 Pesetas Ln, Santa Barbara, CA 93110
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (805) 681-7800

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4.6
Based on 14 Reviews
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Mar 30, 2017
I had my screening colonoscopy with Dr. Caves. He took the time to explain the procedure and what my results were. The staff were friendly and took the time to provide great care. I would recommend Dr. Caves.
Lee in Sparks, NV — Mar 30, 2017
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Specialties*
Gastroenterology
Internal Medicine
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Education

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Medical Education
  • NEW YORK Medical College
    1998
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Board Certifications

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  • Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Thomas Caves, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Caves' profile.

Dr. Thomas Caves, MD is affiliated with Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Thomas Caves, MD holds board certification in Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital

    400 W Pueblo St, Santa Barbara, CA