Dr. John Thomas IV, MD

Dr. John Thomas IV, MD

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Dr. John Thomas IV, MD is a general surgery specialist in Panama City, FL and has been practicing for 4 years. He graduated from University Of Florida College Of Medicine in 2003 and specializes in general surgery, neoplastic diseases, and more.Read his story
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Panhandle Surgical Services, LLC

801 E 6th St Ste 202

Panama City, FL 32401

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Insurance Accepted

  • Aetna
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • Humana
  • Medicaid
  • MultiPlan
  • Staywell (Wellcare)
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more than 80% of peers
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Dr. Thomas IV' bio

This content was provided by Dr. Thomas IV "John Thomas, MD, earned his medical degree at the University of Florida College of Medicine in Gainesville, Florida. He then completed his General Residency at Maine Medical Center in Portland, Maine."

Care Philosophy

This content was provided by Dr. Thomas IV ""My Patients are my purpose. Each individual deserves the best outcome. I assure you that I will not let up until your surgical needs are met". -Dr. Thomas

We are motivated to deliver exceptional surgical care to our Patients. Our highly trained and experienced Surgeon, John B. Thomas, M.D., has the vast knowledge and skill required to individually find the right surgical solution for his Patients. He is dedicated, persistent and refuses to stop until his Patients are well."

19  Specialties

  • General Surgery
  • Breast Surgery
  • Burn Surgery
  • Colon & Rectal Surgery
  • Complex General Surgical Oncology
  • Dermatologic Oncology
  • Dermatologic Surgery
  • Endocrine Surgery
  • Gastrointestinal Oncology
  • Head & Neck Surgical Oncology
  • Head and Neck Endocrine Surgery
  • Hepatopancreaticobiliary Surgery
  • Laparoscopic Surgery
  • Minimally Invasive Surgery
  • Neoplastic Diseases
  • Oncoplastic Surgery
  • Robotic Surgery
  • Surgery
  • Surgical Oncology

1  Board Certifications

  • General Surgery
    Accredited by: American Board of Surgery*

76  Conditions Treated

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87  Procedures

  • Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
  • Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
  • Acid Reflux Surgery
  • Adrenalectomy With Robotic Assistance
  • Advanced Robotic Surgery
  • Appendectomy, Laparoscopic
  • Breast Cancer Surgery
  • Breast Cancer Treatment
  • Breast Surgical Procedure
  • Cancer Surgery, Robotic-Assisted
  • Colectomy
  • Colectomy and Sigmoidectomy With Robotic Assistance
  • Colon and Rectal Surgery
  • Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
  • Colorectal Surgery, Robotic-Assisted
  • da Vinci® Colectomy
  • Dialysis Access Procedures
  • Diaphragmatic-Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair With Robotic Assistance
  • Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn (incl. Negative Pressure Wound Therapy)
  • Enteral Access and Management
  • Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
  • Esophageal Surgery
  • Excision
  • Excision of Benign Skin Lesion
  • Excision of Bile Duct Tumor
  • Excision of Breast Tumor
  • Excision of Esophageal Lesion
  • Excision of Lipoma
  • Excision of Neck Mass
  • Excision of Parotid, Sublingual, or Submandibular Gland
  • Excision of Rectal Tumor
  • Excision of Skin Cancer
  • Excision of Skin Lesion
  • Excision of Soft Tissue Lesion
  • Excision of Stomach Tumor
  • Excision of Submandibular Gland
  • Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
  • Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy, Anal
  • Gallbladder Removal
  • Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy), Laparoscopic
  • Gastroenterology Procedures
  • Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
  • Hernia and Hydrocele Repair
  • Hernia Repair
  • Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
  • Incisional Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
  • Inguinal Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
  • Inguinal Hernia Repair, Open
  • Laparoscopic Adrenalectomy
  • Laparoscopic Colectomy
  • Laparoscopic Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hernia Repair With Robotic Assistance
  • Laparoscopic Surgical Procedure
  • Laparoscopic Ventral Herniorrhaphy
  • Laparotomy
  • Lumpectomy
  • Lung Surgery
  • Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
  • Lymph Node Resection
  • Lymphadenectomy With Robotic Assistance
  • Melanoma Removal
  • Minimally Invasive Melanoma Surgery
  • Open Diaphragmatic and-or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
  • Open Incisional and-or Ventral Hernia Repair
  • Pancreatic Surgery
  • Parathyroid Surgery
  • Port Placements or Replacements
  • Proctectomy, Open or Laparoscopic (incl. Swenson and Duhamel Procedures)
  • Revision of Gastric Anastomosis or Restrictive Procedure
  • Revision Surgery
  • Robotic Assisted Procedure
  • Robotic Heller Myotomy for the Treatment of Achalasia
  • Robotic-Assisted Liver Resection
  • Robotic-Assisted Pancreas Resection
  • Sentinel Node Biopsy
  • Skin Cancer Removal
  • Skin Cancer Surgery With Reconstruction
  • Skin Cancer Tumor Treatment
  • Skin Grafts
  • Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
  • Thyroid Cancer Surgery With or Without Radical Neck Dissection
  • Thyroid Surgery
  • Thyroidectomy
  • Transanal Endoscopic Microsurgery (TEM)
  • Transanal Endoscopic Microsurgery (TEM) for Rectal Tumors
  • Trigger Point Injection
  • Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
  • Wound Repair
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Background Check

0 Malpractice Claims

No malpractice history found for Florida.

0 Sanctions

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0 Board Actions

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Education

  • Florida State University
    Undergraduate School | Graduated 1999
  • University of The South
    Undergraduate School | Graduated 1997
  • University Of Florida College Of Medicine
    Medical School | Graduated 2003
  • Medical College of Georgia
    Internship Hospital | Completed 2004
  • Maine Medical Center
    Residency Hospital | Completed 2014
  • Medical College of Georgia Hospital and Clinic
    Residency Hospital | Completed 2006

Awards & Recognition

Awards & Honors
  • Healthgrades Honor Roll
Media & Publications

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Languages Spoken

  • English

Memberships & Professional Affiliations

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This doctor almost killed me. I went in for resection of my stomach and removing polyp When I was under anesthesia for 19 hours and got septic shock. I was in ICU for a month and Health South for another month. Do not let him touch you.
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Terri in Panama city, FL – Aug 05, 2018
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Great surgeon excellent staff. They go above and beyond the call of duty. Really nice people. I had to go to 3 other sugerons that refused to do my sugery and endure months of pain until I was finally referred to Dr Thomas. Dr. Thomas had no problem doing my surgery and booked an operating room...Read More
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Jacqueline Fisher in Panama city beach, FL – Sep 28, 2017
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Is always available and concerned about his patients. Has taken personal time with my husband who has had some problems and explained everything so we could understand. His staff Dottie is wonderful too!
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Dr. Thomas IV accepts 11 insurance carriers

  • Aetna
    Choice Plus POS II
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
    Blue Card PPO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida
    BlueDental Choice
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
    Cigna HMO
    Cigna PPO
    Open Access Plus
  • Humana
    Choice Care PPO
  • Medicaid
  • MultiPlan
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  • Staywell (Wellcare)
  • Tricare
  • WellCare
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