Dr. Thomas Nicholson MD
Colon and Rectal Surgeon
25 Monument Rd Suite 260 York PA, 17403About
Dr. Thomas Nicholson is a colon and rectal surgeon practicing in York, PA. Dr. Nicholson specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the colon, rectum and anus. As a colon and rectal surgeon, Dr. Nicholson often treats conditions like rectal cancer, colon cancer, hemorrhoids, anal fissures and diverticulitis. Colon and rectal surgeons may be referred to you by your gastroenterologist if your doctor believes you need a surgical procedure.
Education and Training
Pa State Univ Coll Of Med- Hershey Pa 1996
Penn State
Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine 1996
Board Certification
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS
Colon & Rectal SurgeryAmerican Board of Colon & Rectal SurgeryABCRS- 2004
Provider Details
Treatments
- Anal Cancer
- Colon Cancer
- Diarrhea
- Colon Polyps
- Diverticulosis
- Aerolase® Technologies
Fellowships
- Georgia Colon/Rectal SurgAssoc
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