Overview
Thomas Short is a Gastroenterologist in Decatur, Alabama. Dr. Short is highly rated in 18 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS), Mesenteric Artery Ischemia, Gastric Dysmotility, and Swallowing Difficulty.
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- OTHER MEDICARE
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- INSURANCE PLAN
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- 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 Short
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Thomas Short?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Thomas 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 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 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 Short specialize in?
While Dr. Thomas 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 Short accept my insurance?
Dr. Thomas 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.
- 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.