Overview
David Thoman is a General Surgeon in Santa Barbara, California. Dr. Thoman is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Umbilical Hernia, Achalasia, Hernia Surgery, and Vagotomy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 4 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
216 W Pueblo St Ste A, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
536 E Arrellaga St Ste 201, Santa Barbara, CA 93103
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
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Dr. Tuai attended Ohio State University, College of Medicine after he received his Undergraduate Degree in Biochemistry at UC Davis in 1992. He completed his general surgery residency at UC San Francisco/Fresno, where he spent a year as a clinical instructor in the Department of Surgery, before beginning a private practice in Chino. He joined the Group in December, 2004.Dr. Tuai is a Board Certified surgeon and a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons who has extensive experience with advanced laparoscopic and minimally invasive techniques including robotic surgery.Dr. Tuai's passion is minimally invasive surgeries, especially involving the colon, stomach, gall bladder, and hernias. He is fluent in Mandarin Chinese and Korean.Offers high-quality, individualized care with compassion. Believes communication and collaboration with patients is the foundation for effective relationships. Through effective education, patients are empowered to partner in their care and achieve their health goals. Dr. Tuai is highly rated in 21 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Hernia Surgery, and Ileostomy.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. David Thoman
How do I make an appointment with Dr. David Thoman?
You can book an appointment with Dr. David Thoman by calling their office at 805-730-1470. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. David Thoman a top-rated expert for Hernia?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. David Thoman is classified as an Distinguished expert for Hernia, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. David Thoman specialize in?
While Dr. David Thoman is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Hernia, Umbilical Hernia, and Achalasia. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.
Does Dr. David Thoman participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. David Thoman has published 4 articles and abstracts on conditions like Hernia. You can view a list of Dr. David Thoman's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. David Thoman accept my insurance?
Dr. David Thoman accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 805-730-1470 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- AchalasiaDr. Thoman isDistinguished. Learn about Achalasia.
- Gallbladder DiseaseDr. Thoman isDistinguished. Learn about Gallbladder Disease.
- HerniaDr. Thoman isDistinguished. Learn about Hernia.
- Umbilical HerniaDr. Thoman isDistinguished. Learn about Umbilical Hernia.
- Advanced
- CholecystitisDr. Thoman isAdvanced. Learn about Cholecystitis.
- CholedocholithiasisDr. Thoman isAdvanced. Learn about Choledocholithiasis.
- Congenital Diaphragmatic HerniaDr. Thoman isAdvanced. Learn about Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia.
- Femoral HerniaDr. Thoman isAdvanced. Learn about Femoral Hernia.
- GallstonesDr. Thoman isAdvanced. Learn about Gallstones.
- Hernia SurgeryDr. Thoman isAdvanced. Learn about Hernia Surgery.
- Experienced
- Acute PancreatitisDr. Thoman isExperienced. Learn about Acute Pancreatitis.
- Biliary DyskinesiaDr. Thoman isExperienced. Learn about Biliary Dyskinesia.
- Bladder ReconstructionDr. Thoman isExperienced. Learn about Bladder Reconstruction.
- CellulitisDr. Thoman isExperienced. Learn about Cellulitis.
- Childhood PancreatitisDr. Thoman isExperienced. Learn about Childhood Pancreatitis.
- Chronic Subdural HematomaDr. Thoman isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Subdural Hematoma.
