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Thomas Nicholson
Experienced in Colostomy

Dr. Thomas Nicholson

General Surgery
Martin Podiatry PC
1703 Innovation Dr Ste 3136, 
York, PA 

Experienced in Colostomy
Martin Podiatry PC
1703 Innovation Dr Ste 3136, 
York, PA 
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Overview

Thomas Nicholson, MD, specializes in colon and rectal surgery and is board-certified in surgery by the American Board of Surgery and colon and rectal surgery by the American Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery. He practices at Leader Surgical Associates-UPMC and is affiliated with UPMC West Shore, UPMC Memorial, UPMC Harrisburg, and UPMC Community Osteopathic. Dr. Nicholson earned his medical degree at the Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine. He completed his residency at WellSpan York Hospital and a fellowship at Georgia Colon & Rectal Surgical Associates.

Dr. Nicholson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Encopresis, Colostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Graduate Institution
Pennsylvania State University College Of Medicine
Residency
WellSpan York Hospital
Specialties
General Surgery
Licenses
Colon & Rectal Surgery in PA
Fellowships
Georgia Colon & Rectal Surgical Associates
Hospital Affiliations
Upmc Hanover
Wellspan York Hospital
Upmc Memorial
Upmc Pinnacle Hospitals
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Locations

Martin Podiatry PC
1703 Innovation Dr Ste 3136, York, PA 17408
Call: 717-741-3449

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.


1 Total Publications

A novel approach to closure of perineal wounds during abdominoperineal resection: use of fibrin sealant.
A novel approach to closure of perineal wounds during abdominoperineal resection: use of fibrin sealant.
Journal: Archives of surgery (Chicago, Ill. : 1960)
Published: August 23, 2012
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