Dr. Eric Thomas, MD
SaveGeneral Surgery ·
Male ·
48 y/o
Accepting new patients
Dr. Eric Thomas, MD is a general surgery specialist in Phoenix, AZ and has been practicing for 21 years. He specializes in general surgery.
District Medical Group
2929 E Thomas Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85016Insurance Accepted
- Aetna
- Cigna
- Commercial Insurance Company
- First Health (Coventry Health Care)
- Golden Rule
- Health Net
- Humana
- MedHealthInsurance
- Medicaid
- MultiPlan
- Tricare
- UnitedHealthCare
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Top Care Areas
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Laparoscopic Surgical Procedure
very high
more than 92% of peers
Intestinal Obstruction
high
more than 88% of peers
Gallbladder Removal
high
more than 86% of peers
Dr. Thomas's percentages are based on the rate of treatment compared to peers nationwide from insurance data. Learn more info about our data and this Top Care Areas component.
1 Specialties
- General Surgery
1 Board Certifications
- General SurgeryAccredited by: American Board of Surgery*
66 Conditions Treated
- Abdominal Disorders
- Abdominal Pain
- Abscess
- Anal and Rectal Cancer
- Anal Disorders
- Anal Fissure
- Anal or Rectal Pain
- Anal Prolapse
- Aneurysm
- Anorectal Abscess
- Appendicitis
- Benign Tumor
- Biliary Atresia
- Breast Cancer
- Breast Diseases
- Cancer
- Cholecystitis and Gallstones
- Cholelithiasis
- Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
- Colorectal Cancer
- Constipation
- Crohn's Disease
- Diaphragmatic and-or Hiatal Hernia
- Esophageal Cancer
- Esophageal Diseases
- Esophageal Fistula
- Fracture
- Gallbladder and Biliary Tract Cancer
- Gallbladder Cancer
- Gastrointestinal Diseases
- Gynecologic Cancer
- Head and Neck Cancer
- Hemorrhoids
- Hernia
- Hyperparathyroidism
- Incisional Hernia
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease
- Inguinal Hernia
- Intestinal Abscess
- Intestinal Obstruction
- Lipomas
- Liver Cancer
- Lung Cancer
- Meckel's Diverticulum
- Neuroendocrine Tumors
- Pancreatic Cancer
- Partial Lung Collapse
- Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
- Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
- Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
- Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
- Pleural Effusion
- Pulmonary Disease
- Pyloric Stenosis
- Rib Fracture
- Secondary Malignancies
- Small Intestine Cancer
- Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
- Stomach Cancer
- Stomach Diseases
- Thrombosis
- Ulcer
- Ulcerative Colitis
- Umbilical Hernia
- Vascular Disease
- Ventral Hernia
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55 Procedures
- Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
- Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
- Adrenalectomy
- Appendectomy, Laparoscopic
- Appendectomy, Open
- Bile Duct Procedure
- Cholecystoenterostomy
- Colectomy
- Colectomy and Sigmoidectomy With Robotic Assistance
- Colon and Rectal Surgery
- Destruction of Anal Tumor
- Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn (incl. Negative Pressure Wound Therapy)
- Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
- Esophageal Surgery
- Excision of Rectal Tumor
- Excision of Skin Lesion
- Excision of Stomach Tumor
- Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
- Femoral Hernia Repair, Open
- Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy, Anal
- Gallbladder Removal
- Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy), Laparoscopic
- Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy), Open
- Gastroenterology Procedures
- Head and Neck Surgery
- Heart Surgery
- Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
- Hepatectomy
- Hernia Repair
- Incisional Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
- Inguinal Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
- Inguinal Hernia Repair, Open
- Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
- Kidney Surgery
- Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy With Robotic Assistance
- Laparoscopic Surgical Procedure
- Laparotomy
- Lung Surgery
- Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
- Open Incisional and-or Ventral Hernia Repair
- Pancreatectomy (incl. Pancreas Transplant and Whipple Procedure)
- Paraesophageal Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
- Peripheral Artery Catheterization
- Port Placements or Replacements
- Proctectomy, Open or Laparoscopic (incl. Swenson and Duhamel Procedures)
- Removal of Reproductive Organs (Hysterectomy, Oophorectomy, Salpingectomy, Salpingo-Oophorectomy, Resection of Peritoneal Malignancy)
- Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
- Renal Transplant and Nephrectomy
- Splenectomy
- Splenectomy and Splenorrhaphy
- Stomach Surgery
- Thoracentesis
- Transendoscopic Stent Placement
- Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
- Wound Repair
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0 Sanctions
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0 Board Actions
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Education
- E VA MED SCH OF M C OF HAMPTON RDSMedical School | Graduated 1997
Awards & Recognition
Awards & Honors
- Healthgrades Honor Roll
Media & Publications
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Languages Spoken
- English
Memberships & Professional Affiliations
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What People Say About Dr. Eric Thomas, MD
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Good listener and explains things well
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Lora Eckels in Surprise, AZ – Aug 11, 2018
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Dr. Thomas is very friendly and put my mind at ease about surgery. The surgery itself went well. I'd recommend Dr. Thomas to anyone looking for a general surgeon!
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1Lisa – Jun 01, 2018
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Excellent, very caring with an incredible office staff in Peoria,AZ My surgery went incredibly well, as well as his followup. I would highly recommend. Dr.Thomas to anyone,compassionate and caring, my only regret is I wish he could be my regular physician.
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4Richard Anderson in Surprise, AZ – Apr 14, 2016
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Now Accepting New Patients
Dr. Thomas accepts 12 insurance carriers
- AetnaAetna HMOChoice Plus POS II
- CignaCigna HMOCigna PPOOpen Access Plus
- Commercial Insurance Company
- First Health (Coventry Health Care)First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
- Golden Rule
- Health NetMedicare Advantage PFFS
- Humana
- MedHealthInsurance
- Medicaid
- MultiPlanMultiPlan PPOPHCS Network PPO
- Tricare
- UnitedHealthCareUnited Healthcare
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