Dr. Thomas S Layman M.D.
Surgeon
719 Cook Dr Suite 110 Athens TN, 37303About
Dr. Thomas Layman is a general surgeon practicing in Athens, TN. Dr. Layman specializes in abdominal contents including the esophagus, stomach, liver, gallbladder, pancreas and often thyroid glands. General surgeons are able to deal with almost any surgical or critical care emergency, also involving the skin or soft tissue trauma. Dr. Layman provides quality surgical service for gravely ill or injured patients and is able to respond quickly due to knowledge of various surgical procedures.
Education and Training
Univ of Tn, Memphis, Coll of Med, Memphis Tn 1989
Georgetown University in Washington DC 1989
Board Certification
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS
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Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Laparoscopic evaluation of the diaphragm in penetrating injury to the lower thorax.
- Infection of Ferrets with Influenza Virus Elicits a Light Chain-Biased Antibody Response against Hemagglutinin.
- Laparoscopic hernia repair: a preliminary report.
- Laparoscopic inguinal herniorrhaphy in a swine model. Third place winner of the Conrad Jobst Award in the Gold Medal paper competition.
- Traumatic abdominal aortic pseudoaneurysm causing biliary obstruction: a case report and review of the literature.
Treatments
- Hiatal Hernia
- Acid Reflux
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Colon Polyps
- Gastritis
- Gallstones
- Diverticulosis
- Vascular Disease
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