
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 clinical expertise encompasses Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Crohn's Disease, Hemorrhoidectomy, and Hernia Surgery.
Dr. Erchinger is board certified in The American Board Of Colon And Rectal Surgery And The American Board Of Surgery. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 4 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Erchinger is currently accepting new patients.
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- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
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- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
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Locations
1525 North Church Street, Hazle Township, PA 18202
950 East Mountain Boulevard, Wilkes Barre, PA 18702
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 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
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
- 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.
- Lynch SyndromeDr. Erchinger isAdvanced. Learn about Lynch Syndrome.
- Mesenteric Venous ThrombosisDr. Erchinger isAdvanced. Learn about Mesenteric Venous Thrombosis.
- ProctitisDr. Erchinger isAdvanced. Learn about Proctitis.
- Rectal ProlapseDr. Erchinger isAdvanced. Learn about Rectal Prolapse.
- Experienced
- 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.
- Diverticular DiseaseDr. Erchinger isExperienced. Learn about Diverticular Disease.
- EncopresisDr. Erchinger isExperienced. Learn about Encopresis.
- Familial Adenomatous PolyposisDr. Erchinger isExperienced. Learn about Familial Adenomatous Polyposis.
- Gardner SyndromeDr. Erchinger isExperienced. Learn about Gardner Syndrome.
- Gastroesophageal Junction CancerDr. Erchinger isExperienced. Learn about Gastroesophageal Junction Cancer.
- Gastrointestinal FistulaDr. Erchinger isExperienced. Learn about Gastrointestinal Fistula.
- HerniaDr. Erchinger isExperienced. Learn about Hernia.
- Hernia SurgeryDr. Erchinger isExperienced. Learn about Hernia Surgery.
- Levator SyndromeDr. Erchinger isExperienced. Learn about Levator Syndrome.
- Pilonidal Sinus DiseaseDr. Erchinger isExperienced. Learn about Pilonidal Sinus Disease.
- Retroperitoneal InflammationDr. Erchinger isExperienced. Learn about Retroperitoneal Inflammation.
- Turcot SyndromeDr. Erchinger isExperienced. Learn about Turcot Syndrome.
- Viral GastroenteritisDr. Erchinger isExperienced. Learn about Viral Gastroenteritis.