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Dr. Thomas E Whigham MD

Gastroenterologist | Gastroenterology

5400 Gibson SE Albuquerque NM, 87108
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Dr. Thomas Whigham is a gastroenterologist practicing in Albuquerque, NM. Dr. Whigham specializes in the digestive system and its diseases that affect the gastrointestinal tract, which include organs from the mouth to the anus as well as liver disorders. Gastroenterology includes conditions such as hepatitis, peptic ulcer disease, colitis, nutritional problems and irritable bowel syndrome. Dr. Whigham performs colonoscopy and endoscopy procedures and provides accurate and thorough care for patients suffering from digestive issues.

Education and Training

Texas A&M University, TX 1979

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 38 years of experience

Expert Publications

Data provided by the National Library of Medicine

Treatments

  • Pain

Dr. Thomas E Whigham MD's Practice location

Practice At 5400 Gibson SE

5400 Gibson SE -
Albuquerque, NM 87108
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New patients: 505-727-6214, 505-262-7197
Fax: 505-262-3559, 505-727-6205

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2211 LOMAS BOULEVARD NE ALBUQUERQUE NM 87106

Head east on Gibson Boulevard Southeast 326 ft
Make a U-turn onto Gibson Boulevard Southeast 1704 ft
Turn right onto San Mateo Boulevard Southeast 1.3 mi
Continue straight onto San Mateo Boulevard Northeast 3520 ft
Turn left onto Lomas Boulevard Northeast 2.0 mi
Turn right onto Yale Boulevard Northeast 353 ft
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Turn right 212 ft
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PRESBYTERIAN HOSPITALl

1100 CENTRAL AVENUE SE ALBUQUERQUE NM 87106

Head east on Gibson Boulevard Southeast 326 ft
Make a U-turn onto Gibson Boulevard Southeast 3.1 mi
Take the ramp on the right 1586 ft
Merge left onto Pan American Freeway (I 25) 5107 ft
Take the ramp on the right 776 ft
Continue straight onto Oak Street Southeast 1630 ft
Turn right onto Central Avenue Southeast 523 ft
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Turn left 194 ft
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LOVELACE MEDICAL CENTERl

601 DR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR AVE NE ALBUQUERQUE NM 87102

Head east on Gibson Boulevard Southeast 326 ft
Make a U-turn onto Gibson Boulevard Southeast 3.1 mi
Take the ramp on the right 1586 ft
Merge left onto Pan American Freeway (I 25) 1.4 mi
Take the ramp on the right 632 ft
Go straight onto Oak Street Northeast 252 ft
Turn left onto Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Avenue Northeast 1472 ft
Turn right onto Walter Street Northeast 221 ft
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