Overview
Dr. Erchinger is a board-certified and fellowship-trained general and colorectal surgeon. His clinical interests include colon and rectal cancer, inflammatory bowel disease, advancing enhanced recovery after surgery, minimally invasive surgery, and benign and malignant anorectal disease. Dr. Erchinger obtained his medical degree from the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences. He completed his residency at Keesler Medical Center and his fellowship in colon and rectal surgery at the University of Texas, Houston. Dr. Erchinger is certified by the American Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery and the American Board of Surgery. He speaks English and German.
Dr. Erchinger is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Crohn's Disease, Hemorrhoidectomy, and Hernia Surgery.
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
950 East Mountain Boulevard, Wilkes Barre, PA 18702
1525 North Church Street, Hazle Township, PA 18202
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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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Thomas A. Erchinger
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Thomas A. Erchinger?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Thomas A. Erchinger by calling their office at 800-275-6401. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Thomas A. Erchinger a top-rated expert for Familial Colorectal Cancer?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Thomas A. Erchinger 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. Thomas A. Erchinger specialize in?
While Dr. Thomas A. Erchinger is a Colorectal Surgery, they have specific expertise in Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, and Crohn's Disease. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Colorectal Surgery.
Does Dr. Thomas A. Erchinger participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Thomas A. Erchinger has published 4 articles and abstracts on conditions like Familial Colorectal Cancer. You can view a list of Dr. Thomas A. Erchinger's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Thomas A. Erchinger accept my insurance?
Dr. Thomas A. Erchinger accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Capital Blue Cross. We recommend calling the office directly at 800-275-6401 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Distinguished
- Familial Colorectal CancerDr. Erchinger isDistinguished. Learn about Familial Colorectal Cancer.
- Advanced
- Anal CancerDr. Erchinger isAdvanced. Learn about Anal Cancer.
- Anal FissureDr. Erchinger isAdvanced. Learn about Anal Fissure.
- Colorectal CancerDr. Erchinger isAdvanced. Learn about Colorectal Cancer.
- Crohn's DiseaseDr. Erchinger isAdvanced. Learn about Crohn's Disease.
- HemorrhoidectomyDr. Erchinger isAdvanced. Learn about Hemorrhoidectomy.
- HemorrhoidsDr. Erchinger isAdvanced. Learn about Hemorrhoids.
- Experienced
- Attenuated Familial Adenomatous PolyposisDr. Erchinger isExperienced. Learn about Attenuated Familial Adenomatous Polyposis.
- Berdon SyndromeDr. Erchinger isExperienced. Learn about Berdon Syndrome.
- Bladder ReconstructionDr. Erchinger isExperienced. Learn about Bladder Reconstruction.
- Bowel IncontinenceDr. Erchinger isExperienced. Learn about Bowel Incontinence.
- ColitisDr. Erchinger isExperienced. Learn about Colitis.
- ColonoscopyDr. Erchinger isExperienced. Learn about Colonoscopy.