Dr. Thomas R. Borthwick M.D.
Gastroenterologist | Gastroenterology
310 N State Of Franklin Rd Suite 202 Johnson City TN, 37604About
Dr. Thomas Borthwick is a gastroenterologist practicing in Johnson City, TN. Dr. Borthwick 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. Borthwick performs colonoscopy and endoscopy procedures and provides accurate and thorough care for patients suffering from digestive issues.
Education and Training
Jefferson Med Coll-Thos Jefferson Univ, Philadelphia Pa 1971
Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University 1971
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Gastroenterology
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Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- 2,3,2-tetramine--a potent cupruretic agent.
- 2,3,2-tetramine--a potent cupruretic agent.
- Copper chelating agents. A comparison of cupruretic responses to various tetramines and D-penicillamine.
- Ticlopidine-induced cholestatic hepatitis: report of three cases and review of the literature.
- Proctitis cystica profunda--an unusual rectal mass with varied etio-pathogenesis.
Treatments
- Acid Reflux
- Pain
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