
Dr. Matthew N Thoma MD
Gastroenterologist | Gastroenterology
131 Summerplace Dr West Columbia SC, 29169About
Dr. Matthew Thoma is a gastroenterologist practicing in West Columbia, SC. Dr. Thoma specializes in the digestive system and its diseases that affect the gastrointestinal tract, which include organs from the mouth to the anus as well as liver disorders. Gastroenterology includes conditions such as hepatitis, peptic ulcer disease, colitis, nutritional problems and irritable bowel syndrome. Dr. Thoma performs colonoscopy and endoscopy procedures and provides accurate and thorough care for patients suffering from digestive issues.
Education and Training
University of South Carolina School of Medicine 2003
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Gastroenterology
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Disappearing act: a case of gallstone ileus.
- Medication-induced esophageal tattoo in a patient with eosinophilic esophagitis.
- Metastatic colorectal cancer to the small bowel-an uncommon cause of obscure GI bleeding: a three-case experience with review of the literature.
- Detection of colorectal neoplasia by colonoscopy in average-risk patients age 40-49 versus 50-59 years.
Treatments
- Pancreatic Cancer
- Pancreatitis
- Anemia
- Acid Reflux
- Esophageal Cancer
- Constipation
- Diarrhea
- Gastritis
- Pain
- Aerolase® Technologies
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Steedman A. Sarbah M.D.6439 Garners Ferry Rd Columbia SC 29209
- Dr. Rajinder Parmar MD1070 WILDWOOD CENTRE DR COLUMBIA SC 29229
- Dr. Edward E Kimbrough MD2739 LAUREL ST STE 1A COLUMBIA SC 29204
- Dr. John W Schaberg MD131 Summerplace Dr West Columbia SC 29169
- Dr. Jorge L. Galan DO2739 LAUREL ST STE 1A COLUMBIA SC 29204
- Dr. Burnett William Gallman M.D.4100 Main St Columbia SC 29203
Nearest Hospitals
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TAYLOR AT MARION ST COLUMBIA SC 29220PALMETTO HEALTH RICHLANDl
5 RICHLAND MEDICAL PARK COLUMBIA SC 29203