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Dr. Thomas Downes, MD

General Surgery* Age 66
Dr. Thomas Downes, MD
4.3 (11 Ratings)
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Dr. Thomas Downes, MD is a General Surgeon in Boaz, AL.
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Dr. Thomas Downes, MD

General Surgery* Age 66
Boaz, AL
Accepting new patients
39 years of experience
Dr. Thomas Downes, MD is a General Surgeon in Boaz, AL.

About

Dr. Downes graduated from University of Alabama at Birmingham. Dr. Thomas Downes, MD is a General Surgeon in Boaz, AL and has 39 years experience. Dr. Downes currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Marshall Medical Center South. Dr. Downes has experience treating conditions like Cholecystitis and Gallstones and Gallstones among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Downes received an average rating of 4.3/5 from patients and has been reviewed 11 times. Dr. Downes' office accepts new patients. Dr. Downes is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Gallstones
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Gallstones
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Gallstones
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Gallbladder Removal
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Umbilical Hernia
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Port Placements or Replacements
Abdominal Pain
Anal Fissure
Appendicitis
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Colorectal Cancer
Constipation
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Hemorrhoids
Ileus
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Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Obstruction
Lipomas
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Thyroid Nodule
Ventral Hernia
Biopsy of Breast
Colectomy
Excision of Breast Tumor
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Mastectomy
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Ventral Hernia Repair Laparoscopic
Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Wound Repair
Acute Bowel Infarction
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anorectal Abscess
Anorectal Fistula
Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Bile Duct Obstruction
Biliary Atresia
Bone Cancer
Capsular Contracture of Breast Implant
Carcinoma in Situ
Cholangiocarcinoma
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Colorectal Polyp
Crohn's Disease
Duodenal Ulcer
Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Varices
Gallbladder and Biliary Tract Cancer
Gallbladder Cancer
Gastric Ulcer
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Gynecologic Cancer
Hiatal Hernia
Hyperparathyroidism
Incisional Hernia
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Fistula
Intestinal Prolapse
Ischemic Colitis
Large Intestine Infarction
Liver Abscess
Lobular Carcinoma
Malignant Pituitary Gland Tumor
Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS)
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Osteosarcoma
Pancreatic Cancer
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Partial Lung Collapse
Pelvic Abscess
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Arterial Embolism and Thrombosis
Pleural Effusion
Rib Fracture
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Malignancies
Small Intestine Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Thyroid Cancer
Traumatic Brain Injury
Ulcerative Colitis
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Ventral Hernia with Gangrene
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Anal Cauterization
Anal Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy
Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Augmentation Cystoplasty
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Bile Duct Procedure
Biliary Drainage
Bladder Surgery
Bunion Surgery
Colectomy Laparoscopic
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Colostomy
Destruction of Anal Tumor
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Duodenal Polypectomy
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Excision of Benign Skin Lesion
Excision of Esophageal Lesion
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Fecal Impaction Removal
Femoral Hernia Repair, Open
Gastrotomy
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Hernia Repair
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Laparotomy
Lesion Removal
Lumpectomy
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Open Appendectomy
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Parathyroidectomy
Procetectomy With Robotic Assist
Proctectomy
Puncture Aspiration
Removal of Reproductive Organs (Hysterectomy, Oophorectomy, Salpingectomy, Salpingo-Oophorectomy, Resection of Peritoneal Malignancy)
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Resection of Bladder Neck
Revision of Gastric Anastomosis or Restrictive Procedure
Skin Cancer Removal
Skin Grafts
Sphincterotomy
Spinal Nerve Block
Thoracentesis
Thyroid Lobectomy
Thyroidectomy or Thyroid Lobectomy
Tracheal Surgery
Wedge Resection Colon

Insurance Accepted

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  • Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Choice Plus POS II
    Open Choice PPO
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
  • GA Employee Cigna + Oscar Open Access Plus EPO
  • Open Access Plus
    Cigna PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Marshall Surgical Clinic PC
    2525 US Highway 431 Ste 170, Boaz, AL 35957
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (256) 593-1611
  2. 2 Marshall Medical Center North
    8000 AL Highway 69, Guntersville, AL 35976
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (256) 571-8000
  3. 3 Office
    7938 AL Highway 69 Ste 200, Guntersville, AL 35976
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (256) 571-8755

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Downes
4.3
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May 22, 2020
This man basically saved my life. I had a severely diseased and infected gallbladder. No one else would help me since I didn't have insurance. I owe this man my life. Thank you so much Dr. Downes!!!
— May 22, 2020
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Specialties*
General Surgery
Colorectal Surgery
Endocrine Surgery
Gastroenterological Surgery
Laparoscopic Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Alabama at Birmingham
    1985
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Ochsner Clin Fdn Hospital
    1986
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Thomas Downes, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Downes' profile.

Dr. Downes frequently treats the following conditions: Cholecystitis and Gallstones and Gallstones. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Thomas Downes, MD is affiliated with Marshall Medical Center South.

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

Hospital Affiliations

  • Marshall Medical Center South

    2505 US Highway 431, Boaz, AL