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Dr. Thomas Skelton, MD

General Surgery* Age 44
Dr. Thomas Skelton, MD
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Dr. Thomas Skelton, MD is a General Surgeon in New Bern, NC.
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Dr. Thomas Skelton, MD

General Surgery* Age 44
New Bern, NC
Accepting new patients
17 years of experience
Dr. Thomas Skelton, MD is a General Surgeon in New Bern, NC.

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Dr. Skelton graduated from University of Texas Health Sciences Center at Houston McGovern Medical School. Dr. Thomas Skelton, MD is a General Surgeon in New Bern, NC and has 17 years experience. Dr. Skelton currently practices at CarolinaEast Surgical Specialists and are affiliated with Carolinaeast Medical Center. Dr. Skelton has experience treating conditions like Intestinal Diverticulitis, Anal or Rectal Pain and Intestinal Fistula among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Skelton received an average rating of 4.3/5 from patients and has been reviewed 23 times. Dr. Skelton's office accepts new patients. Dr. Skelton is board certified in Colon & Rectal Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Intestinal Diverticulitis
Anal or Rectal Pain
Intestinal Fistula
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Anal or Rectal Pain
Intestinal Fistula
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Anal or Rectal Pain
Intestinal Fistula
Colectomy Laparoscopic
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Abdominal Pain
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal Fissure
Anorectal Abscess
Anorectal Fistula
Breast Lump
Colorectal Cancer
Constipation
Hemorrhoids
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Obstruction
Pelvic Abscess
Proctoptosis
Rectal Prolapse
Small Intestine Cancer
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Anoscopy
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Colectomy
Destruction of Anal Tumor
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Repair of Anal and Rectal Defects (Anoplasty, Repair of Imperforate Anus, Sphincteroplasty, Rectal Graft)
Sphincterotomy
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Appendicitis
Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Bone Cancer
Cholangiocarcinoma
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Colon Disorders
Colon Polyp
Congenital Anomaly Esophagus
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Diverticulitis
Gallstones
Gastric Ulcer
Gastroparesis
Gynecologic Cancer
Hiatal Hernia
Hidradenitis
Hyperparathyroidism
Ileus
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Illeum Cancer
Incisional Hernia
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Prolapse
Ischemic Colitis
Lipomas
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Liver Cancer
Lung Cancer
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Pancreatic Cancer
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Partial Lung Collapse
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pleural Effusion
Rectovaginal Fistula
Secondary Malignancies
Thyroid Cancer
Traumatic Brain Injury
Ulcerative Colitis
Umbilical Hernia
Varicose Veins
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Ventral Hernia
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Adjacent Tissue Transfer
Anal Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy
Augmentation Cystoplasty
Bladder Stimulator Implant
Bladder Surgery
Colectomy Sigmoidectomy with Robotic Assist
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Colostomy
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Duodenal Polypectomy
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Fecal Impaction Removal
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy with Robotic Assist
Gallbladder Removal
Gastrotomy
Hernia Repair
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Abdominoperineal Resection of the Rectum With Robotic Assistance
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Excision or Destruction of Ovary
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Laparotomy
Open Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Open Gastric Restrictive Procedure
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Port Placements or Replacements
Procetectomy With Robotic Assist
Proctectomy
Proctosigmoidopexy with Robotic Assist
Puncture Aspiration
Repair of Rectocele with Robotic Assist
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy with Robotic Assist
Salpingectomy with Robotic Assist
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Vaginal Prolapse Surgery
Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Wedge Resection Colon
Wound Repair

Insurance Accepted

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Locations

  1. 1 CarolinaEast Surgical Specialists
    701 Newman Rd # 2, New Bern, NC 28562
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (252) 633-2081

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Skelton
4.3
Based on 23 Reviews
5 Stars (19)
4 Stars (0)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (0)
1 Star (4)

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May 03, 2024
No nonsense surgeon who actually fixes problems instead of treating symptoms. Upfront and direct, yet courteous and considerate. This doc knows what he's doing and he doesn't waste time doing it.
Happy Camper — May 03, 2024
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Specialties*
General Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Texas Health Sciences Center at Houston McGovern Medical School
    2007
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Colon & Rectal Surgery and General Surgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • University TX-Houston The Methodist Hospital
    2008
Internship

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • The Colon and Rectal Clinic of Houston
    2015
Fellowship Hospital
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Dr. Skelton frequently treats the following conditions: Intestinal Diverticulitis, Anal or Rectal Pain and Intestinal Fistula. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Thomas Skelton, MD is affiliated with Carolinaeast Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Thomas Skelton, MD holds board certification in Colon & Rectal Surgery and General Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Carolinaeast Medical Center

    2000 Neuse Blvd, New Bern, NC