
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 13 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Colorectal Cancer, Diverticular Disease, Pancreatic Cancer, Colostomy, and Ileostomy.
Dr. Thomas is board certified in Colon & Rectal Surgery- American Board Of Surgery and General Surgery- American Board Of Surgery. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 12 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Thomas is currently accepting new patients.
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Insurance
Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
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- MEDICARE SNP
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
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- MEDICARE MAPD
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- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- HMO
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- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
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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. Dr. Howton is currently accepting new patients.
Scott And White Clinic
Matthew Crapko is a Colorectal Surgeon and a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Temple, Texas. Dr. Crapko is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Lynch Syndrome, Hernia Surgery, and Ileostomy. Dr. Crapko is currently accepting new patients.
Digestive Health
Srinivas J. Ivatury, MD, is a colon & rectal surgeon at Ascension Seton in Austin, TX. Dr. Ivatury is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Anal Fissure, Ileostomy, and Colostomy. Dr. Ivatury is board certified in The American Board Of Surgery - General Surgery and The American Board Of Colon And Rectal Surgery - Colon And Rectal Surgery. Dr. Ivatury is currently accepting new patients.
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 Pancreatic 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 12 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
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
- 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.
- Pancreatic CancerDr. Thomas isAdvanced. Learn about Pancreatic Cancer.
- ProctitisDr. Thomas isAdvanced. Learn about Proctitis.
- Rectal ProlapseDr. Thomas isAdvanced. Learn about Rectal Prolapse.
- Retroperitoneal InflammationDr. Thomas isAdvanced. Learn about Retroperitoneal Inflammation.
- Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Anal Canal (SCAC)
- 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.
- ColitisDr. Thomas isExperienced. Learn about Colitis.
- Colonic MalakoplakiaDr. Thomas isExperienced. Learn about Colonic Malakoplakia.
- Crohn's DiseaseDr. Thomas isExperienced. Learn about Crohn's Disease.
- EncopresisDr. Thomas isExperienced. Learn about Encopresis.
- EndoscopyDr. Thomas isExperienced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- Familial Adenomatous PolyposisDr. Thomas isExperienced. Learn about Familial Adenomatous Polyposis.
- Gallbladder DiseaseDr. Thomas isExperienced. Learn about Gallbladder Disease.
- GallstonesDr. Thomas isExperienced. Learn about Gallstones.
- Gardner SyndromeDr. Thomas isExperienced. Learn about Gardner Syndrome.
- Gastroesophageal Junction CancerDr. Thomas isExperienced. Learn about Gastroesophageal Junction Cancer.
- Gastrointestinal FistulaDr. Thomas isExperienced. Learn about Gastrointestinal Fistula.
- Gastrointestinal PerforationDr. Thomas isExperienced. Learn about Gastrointestinal Perforation.
- GastrostomyDr. Thomas isExperienced. Learn about Gastrostomy.
- Genital WartsDr. Thomas isExperienced. Learn about Genital Warts.
- HemorrhoidectomyDr. Thomas isExperienced. Learn about Hemorrhoidectomy.
- HerniaDr. Thomas isExperienced. Learn about Hernia.
- Hernia SurgeryDr. Thomas isExperienced. Learn about Hernia Surgery.
- IleostomyDr. Thomas isExperienced. Learn about Ileostomy.
- Lump in the AbdomenDr. Thomas isExperienced. Learn about Lump in the Abdomen.
- Mesenteric Venous ThrombosisDr. Thomas isExperienced. Learn about Mesenteric Venous Thrombosis.
- NecrosisDr. Thomas isExperienced. Learn about Necrosis.
- Neuroendocrine TumorDr. Thomas isExperienced. Learn about Neuroendocrine Tumor.
- Ogilvie SyndromeDr. Thomas isExperienced. Learn about Ogilvie Syndrome.
- Peptic UlcerDr. Thomas isExperienced. Learn about Peptic Ulcer.
- PeritonitisDr. Thomas isExperienced. Learn about Peritonitis.
- Pharyngomaxillary Space AbscessDr. Thomas isExperienced. Learn about Pharyngomaxillary Space Abscess.
- Secondary PeritonitisDr. Thomas isExperienced. Learn about Secondary Peritonitis.
- Small Bowel ResectionDr. Thomas isExperienced. Learn about Small Bowel Resection.
- Turcot SyndromeDr. Thomas isExperienced. Learn about Turcot Syndrome.
- Ulcerative ColitisDr. Thomas isExperienced. Learn about Ulcerative Colitis.
- Umbilical HerniaDr. Thomas isExperienced. Learn about Umbilical Hernia.
