Overview
Dr. Scott Thomas is a board-certified surgeon specializing in colorectal surgery, with a subspecialty in general surgery. His professional interests include colon and rectal cancer, inflammatory bowel disease, colonoscopy, diverticular disease, anorectal disorders, complex colorectal and abdominal conditions, re-operative surgery, acute care surgery and open and laparoscopic surgery. Dr. Thomas is passionate about the total care of his adult patients, as well as continuing to educate the next generation of physicians and surgeons. He is a member of the American College of Surgeons (and its South Texas Chapter), the Texas Surgical Society, the Association for Surgical Education and the Southern Society of Clinical Surgeons. Outside of work, Dr. Thomas enjoys spending time with family, including his wife and three sons, being outdoors, playing golf and traveling.
Dr. Thomas is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Colorectal Cancer, Diverticular Disease, Anal Cancer, Colostomy, and Ileostomy.
Dr. Thomas is board certified in General Surgery- American Board Of Surgery and Colon & Rectal Surgery- American Board Of Surgery. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 4 peer reviewed articles.
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Locations
2401 S 31st St, Temple, TX 76508
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.
Baylor Scott & White Hillcrest Colorectal & General Surgery
Dr. Howton attended University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, Texas, where he received his MD in 1990. He then went to Baylor University Medical Center Dallas, Texas, and completed his Internship in 1991 and Residency in 1995. Fellowship training was completed in 1996 at Baylor University Dallas, Texas. He is board-certified in general surgery and colon and rectal surgery. He has a special interest in colonoscopy for the prevention of colon cancer, laparoscopic colon surgery, colon and rectal cancer. He also has a special interest and training in the treatment for hemorrhoids, including methods of treatment completed in the medical office setting.Dr. Howton takes special interest in the treatment for fecal incontinence. Many patients with fecal incontinence are sometimes embarrassed by this problem and their quality of life is affected in a negative way. He has received certification and training in the Sacral Nervous System treatment used to control fecal incontinence. Patients who have had this procedure are very happy with change it has made in their lives. When not seeing patients, Dr. Howton enjoys spending time with his family, watching his sons play sports and following Baylor athletics. Dr. Howton is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hemorrhoids, Turcot Syndrome, Gardner Syndrome, Ureteroscopy, and Bladder Reconstruction. Dr. Howton is board certified in Colon And Rectal Surgery- American Board Of Colon And Rectal Surgery and General Surgery- American Board Of Surgery.
Scott And White Clinic
Matthew Crapko is a Colorectal Surgeon and a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Pflugerville, Texas. Dr. Crapko is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Lynch Syndrome, Hernia Surgery, and Ileostomy.
Digestive Health
Srinivas Ivatury is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Austin, Texas. Dr. Ivatury is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Anal Fissure, Ileostomy, and Colostomy.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Jimmy S. Thomas
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Jimmy S. Thomas?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Jimmy S. Thomas by calling their office at 254-724-2111. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Jimmy S. Thomas a top-rated expert for Familial Colorectal Cancer?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Jimmy S. Thomas is classified as an Distinguished expert for Familial Colorectal Cancer, 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. Jimmy S. Thomas specialize in?
While Dr. Jimmy S. Thomas is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Familial Colorectal Cancer, Diverticular Disease, and Anal Cancer. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.
Does Dr. Jimmy S. Thomas participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Jimmy S. Thomas has published 4 articles and abstracts on conditions like Familial Colorectal Cancer. You can view a list of Dr. Jimmy S. Thomas's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Jimmy S. Thomas accept my insurance?
Dr. Jimmy S. Thomas accepts most major insurance plans, including Baylor Scott & White Health and Blue Shield of California. We recommend calling the office directly at 254-724-2111 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Distinguished
- Diverticular DiseaseDr. Thomas isDistinguished. Learn about Diverticular Disease.
- Familial Colorectal CancerDr. Thomas isDistinguished. Learn about Familial Colorectal Cancer.
- Advanced
- Anal CancerDr. Thomas isAdvanced. Learn about Anal Cancer.
- Colorectal CancerDr. Thomas isAdvanced. Learn about Colorectal Cancer.
- ColostomyDr. Thomas isAdvanced. Learn about Colostomy.
- Familial Pancreatic CancerDr. Thomas isAdvanced. Learn about Familial Pancreatic Cancer.
- HemorrhoidsDr. Thomas isAdvanced. Learn about Hemorrhoids.
- Lynch SyndromeDr. Thomas isAdvanced. Learn about Lynch Syndrome.
- Experienced
- Anal FissureDr. Thomas isExperienced. Learn about Anal Fissure.
- Bladder ReconstructionDr. Thomas isExperienced. Learn about Bladder Reconstruction.
- Bowel IncontinenceDr. Thomas isExperienced. Learn about Bowel Incontinence.
- CellulitisDr. Thomas isExperienced. Learn about Cellulitis.
- CholedocholithiasisDr. Thomas isExperienced. Learn about Choledocholithiasis.
- Colonic MalakoplakiaDr. Thomas isExperienced. Learn about Colonic Malakoplakia.