Thomas R. Birris
Expertise in
29
conditions
Expertise in
29
conditions

Overview

Thomas Birris is a Gastroenterologist in Saint Joseph, Michigan. Dr. Birris has been practicing medicine for over 21 years is highly rated in 29 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Intestinal Cancer, Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Hemorrhagic Proctocolitis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 2 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Graduate Institution

Drexel University, 2005

Residency

Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine

Specialties

Gastroenterology

Licenses

Internal Medicine in IL

Board Certifications

American Board Of Internal Medicine
American Board Of Internal Medicine

Fellowships

Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine

Hospital Affiliations

Corewell Health Watervliet Hospital
Corewell Health Lakeland Hospitals

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Health Alliance Plan
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Health Care Services Corporation
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Health Services
  • EPO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
McLaren Health
  • HMO
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Meridian Choice
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Priority Health
  • HMO
  • POS
Spectrum Priority Health
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Corewell Health Lakeland Hospitals Hospitalists & Intensivists St Joseph
1234 Napier Avenue, Saint Joseph, MI 49085

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Birris 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.

Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH)

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 R. Birris

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Thomas R. Birris?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Thomas R. Birris by calling their office at 269-985-4632. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Thomas R. Birris a top-rated expert for Intestinal Cancer?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Thomas R. Birris is classified as an Advanced expert for Intestinal 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 R. Birris specialize in?

While Dr. Thomas R. Birris is a Gastroenterology, they have specific expertise in Intestinal Cancer, Angiodysplasia of the Colon, and Hemorrhagic Proctocolitis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Gastroenterology.

Does Dr. Thomas R. Birris participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Thomas R. Birris has published 2 articles and abstracts on conditions like Intestinal Cancer. You can view a list of Dr. Thomas R. Birris's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Thomas R. Birris accept my insurance?

Dr. Thomas R. Birris accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 269-985-4632 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

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