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Dr. Thomas Short, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 65
Dr. Thomas Short, MD
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Dr. Thomas Short, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Decatur, AL.
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Dr. Thomas Short, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 65
Decatur, AL
Accepting new patients
40 years of experience
Dr. Thomas Short, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Decatur, AL.

About

Dr. Short graduated from Ponce Health Sciences University School of Medicine. Dr. Thomas Short, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Decatur, AL and has 40 years experience. Dr. Short currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Decatur Morgan Hospital. At present, Dr. Short received an average rating of 4.2/5 from patients and has been reviewed 20 times. Dr. Short's office accepts new patients. Dr. Short also speaks Spanish. Dr. Short is board certified in Gastroenterology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Duodenal Polypectomy
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Gallbladder Scan
Hepatitis A Screening
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Instrumental Diagnostic Evaluation for Dysphagia
Liver Function Test
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Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Screening Colonoscopy
Ultrasound, Endoanal
Ultrasound, Esophageal
VAP Lipid Testing
Wireless pH Testing

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  • Open Access
  • ChoiceCare Network
  • Cigna
  • Beech Street (Multiplan)
  • Medicaid
  • Curative PPO Plus
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  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • Aetna

Locations

  1. 1 Riverside Gastroenterology PC
    1304 Somerville Rd SE, Decatur, AL 35601
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (256) 260-2333
  2. 2 Decatur Digestive Diseases PC
    2828 Highway 31 S Ste 117, Decatur, AL 35603
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (256) 351-2116

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1 Star (3)

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Jun 14, 2022
Great staff, very friendly. Dr. Short is a wonderful doctor, he listens to you and shows compassion. He explained everything to me and made sure I understood. I trust him completely. Thanks to him and his staff.
Kelly Neale — Jun 14, 2022
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Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Gastroenterology
Internal Medicine
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Ponce Health Sciences University School of Medicine
    1984
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine
Board Certifications
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A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.

Internship

Internship
  • University Va Affil Hosps
    1985
Internship

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • American Hospital of Paris
    1992
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Thomas Short, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Short's profile.

Dr. Thomas Short, MD is affiliated with Decatur Morgan Hospital.

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

Hospital Affiliations

  • Decatur Morgan Hospital

    1201 7th St SE, Decatur, AL