Overview
Thomas Short is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Decatur, Alabama.
Dr. Short is highly rated in 18 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS), Mesenteric Artery Ischemia, Gastric Dysmotility, and Painful Swallowing.
Dr. Short is currently accepting new patients.
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Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
- EPO
- HMO
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- PPO
- EPO
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- MEDICARE MAPD
- OTHER MEDICARE
- HMO
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- HMO
- INDEMNITY
- POS
- PPO
- OTHER MEDICAID
- STATE MEDICAID
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- PPO
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
1304 Somerville Rd SE, Decatur, AL 35601
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Short has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Thomas P. Short
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Thomas P. Short?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Thomas P. Short by calling their office at 256-260-2333. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Thomas P. Short a top-rated expert for Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS)?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Thomas P. Short is classified as an Distinguished expert for Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS), 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 P. Short specialize in?
While Dr. Thomas P. Short is a Gastroenterology, they have specific expertise in Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS), Mesenteric Artery Ischemia, and Gastric Dysmotility. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Gastroenterology.
Does Dr. Thomas P. Short accept my insurance?
Dr. Thomas P. Short accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 256-260-2333 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
- Gastric DysmotilityDr. Short isDistinguished. Learn about Gastric Dysmotility.
- Mesenteric Artery IschemiaDr. Short isDistinguished. Learn about Mesenteric Artery Ischemia.
- Painful SwallowingDr. Short isDistinguished. Learn about Painful Swallowing.
- Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS)
- Swallowing DifficultyDr. Short isDistinguished. Learn about Swallowing Difficulty.
- Advanced
- Barrett EsophagusDr. Short isAdvanced. Learn about Barrett Esophagus.
- Benign Esophageal StrictureDr. Short isAdvanced. Learn about Benign Esophageal Stricture.
- Congenital Diaphragmatic HerniaDr. Short isAdvanced. Learn about Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia.
- DiarrheaDr. Short isAdvanced. Learn about Diarrhea.
- Diverticular DiseaseDr. Short isAdvanced. Learn about Diverticular Disease.
- Familial Adenomatous PolyposisDr. Short isAdvanced. Learn about Familial Adenomatous Polyposis.
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
- GastroparesisDr. Short isAdvanced. Learn about Gastroparesis.
- Hiatal HerniaDr. Short isAdvanced. Learn about Hiatal Hernia.
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)Dr. Short isAdvanced. Learn about Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS).
- Lower Esophageal RingDr. Short isAdvanced. Learn about Lower Esophageal Ring.
- Morning SicknessDr. Short isAdvanced. Learn about Morning Sickness.
- Trichohepatoenteric SyndromeDr. Short isAdvanced. Learn about Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome.
- Experienced
- Angiodysplasia of the ColonDr. Short isExperienced. Learn about Angiodysplasia of the Colon.
- Bacterial GastroenteritisDr. Short isExperienced. Learn about Bacterial Gastroenteritis.
- Campylobacter InfectionDr. Short isExperienced. Learn about Campylobacter Infection.
- Childhood VolvulusDr. Short isExperienced. Learn about Childhood Volvulus.
- CholecystitisDr. Short isExperienced. Learn about Cholecystitis.
- Chronic Erosive GastritisDr. Short isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Erosive Gastritis.
- ColitisDr. Short isExperienced. Learn about Colitis.
- Colonic MalakoplakiaDr. Short isExperienced. Learn about Colonic Malakoplakia.
- Eosinophilic EsophagitisDr. Short isExperienced. Learn about Eosinophilic Esophagitis.
- EsophagitisDr. Short isExperienced. Learn about Esophagitis.
- Gallbladder DiseaseDr. Short isExperienced. Learn about Gallbladder Disease.
- Gardner SyndromeDr. Short isExperienced. Learn about Gardner Syndrome.
- GastritisDr. Short isExperienced. Learn about Gastritis.
- Helicobacter Pylori InfectionDr. Short isExperienced. Learn about Helicobacter Pylori Infection.
- HemorrhoidsDr. Short isExperienced. Learn about Hemorrhoids.
- HepatitisDr. Short isExperienced. Learn about Hepatitis.
- Hepatitis CDr. Short isExperienced. Learn about Hepatitis C.
- IndigestionDr. Short isExperienced. Learn about Indigestion.
- Menetrier DiseaseDr. Short isExperienced. Learn about Menetrier Disease.
- Necrotizing EnterocolitisDr. Short isExperienced. Learn about Necrotizing Enterocolitis.
- Portal HypertensionDr. Short isExperienced. Learn about Portal Hypertension.
- Pseudomembranous ColitisDr. Short isExperienced. Learn about Pseudomembranous Colitis.
- Radiation EnteritisDr. Short isExperienced. Learn about Radiation Enteritis.
- TenesmusDr. Short isExperienced. Learn about Tenesmus.
- Turcot SyndromeDr. Short isExperienced. Learn about Turcot Syndrome.
- Viral GastroenteritisDr. Short isExperienced. Learn about Viral Gastroenteritis.
- VisceromegalyDr. Short isExperienced. Learn about Visceromegaly.
- Watermelon StomachDr. Short isExperienced. Learn about Watermelon Stomach.