Dr. Jerry A Thomas MD
Family Practitioner
51704 Hwy 438 Franklinton LA, 70438About
Dr. Jerry Thomas is a family practitioner practicing in Franklinton, LA. Dr. Thomas specializes in comprehensive health care for people of all ages. In addition to diagnosing and treating illnesses, family practitioners also put focus on preventative care with routine checkups, tests and personalized coaching on how to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Dr. Thomas possesses immense general knowledge on maintaining health and today, family practitioners provide more care for the underserved and rural populations than any other medical specialty.
Education and Training
La State Univ Sch of Med In New Orleans, New Orleans La 1979
Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans 1979
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Computer-aided diagnosis of masses with full-field digital mammography.
- Contrast-detail phantom scoring methodology.
- Effective x-ray attenuation coefficient measurements from two full field digital mammography systems for data calibration applications.
- Effective radiation attenuation calibration for breast density: compression thickness influences and correction.
- A quantitative description of the percentage of breast density measurement using full-field digital mammography.
Treatments
- Diabetes
- Sinusitis
- High Cholesterol
- Obesity
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Bronchitis
- Pain
- Abnormal Gait
- Vascular Disease
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