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Dr. Thomas E. Read MD

Colon and Rectal Surgeon

5/5(61)
41 Mall Rd. Lahey Clinic Departm Burlington MA, 01805
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5/5

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Dr. Thomas Read is a colon and rectal surgeon practicing in Burlington, MA. Dr. Read specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the colon, rectum and anus. As a colon and rectal surgeon, Dr. Read 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

Univ of Ca, San Francisco, Sch of Med, San Francisco Ca 1988

Board Certification

Colon & Rectal SurgeryAmerican Board of Colon & Rectal SurgeryABCRS

SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS

Provider Details

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Dr. Thomas E. Read MD's Practice location

Practice At 41 Mall Rd. Lahey Clinic Department Of Colon And Rectal Surgery

41 Mall Rd. Lahey Clinic Departm -
Burlington, MA 01805
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1600 SW ARCHER RD RM 6165 -
GAINESVILLE, FL 32610
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New patients: 352-265-0169
Fax: 352-265-0535

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Dr. Thomas E. Read MD has a rating of 5 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 61 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Colon and Rectal Surgeon in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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