Dr. Thomas Lane Estes M.D.,F.A.C.S.
Surgeon
3004 2nd St Se Moultrie GA, 31768About
Dr. Thomas Estes is a general surgeon practicing in Moultrie, GA. Dr. Estes specializes in abdominal contents including the esophagus, stomach, liver, gallbladder, pancreas and often thyroid glands. General surgeons are able to deal with almost any surgical or critical care emergency, also involving the skin or soft tissue trauma. Dr. Estes provides quality surgical service for gravely ill or injured patients and is able to respond quickly due to knowledge of various surgical procedures.
Education and Training
Med Coll of Ga Sch of Med, Augusta Ga 1978
Medical College of Georgia at Georgia Regents University 1978
Board Certification
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS
Provider Details
Dr. Thomas Lane Estes M.D.,F.A.C.S.'s Expert Contributions
What is the fastest way to recover from hernia surgery?
I assume that you’re referring to an inguinal (groin) hernia, but there are several types of inguinal hernias, also. Indirect is the most common, occurring along the spermatic cord exit from abdomen. However, direct is quite common and is a bulge medial to the inferior epigástric vessels. Also, varies with age, body habitus, comorbid conditions, etc READ MORE
Does it hurt to have a lipoma removed?
Yes READ MORE
Can hernia mesh cause problems years later?
Yes READ MORE
Is it painful to have a toenail removed?
Yes READ MORE
Where do you press to check for appendicitis?
Right lower abdomen, but can be right flank, groin, mid-belly. READ MORE
How are surgical stitches removed?
Cut , pull READ MORE
How do you know if you need surgery for hemorrhoids?
Class 3 or 4. Listen to your body, it’ll tell you. READ MORE
Is gallbladder surgery painful?
Generally, not very painful, if done laparoscopically. But, if situation demands open surgery, it HURTS! READ MORE
Is surgery to remove the appendix dangerous?
No READ MORE
What type of hernia is most severe?
A strangulated one READ MORE
How effective is cleft lip surgery?
Yes, very successful. READ MORE
Is the laparoscopic method better for appendicitis?
Yes, if you don’t have a ruptured appendix, laparoscopic appendectomy would be correct choice. READ MORE
How long will my daughter stay in the hospital after tonsillectomy?
I’m not an ENT, but I would think TandA would be outpatient surgery. READ MORE
How can I prepare for abdominal wall surgery?
If laparoscopically done, less invasive, but it’s according to what’s being done. READ MORE
Is ice cream good after tonsil removal?
Yep READ MORE
Constipation after surgery?
If you’re taking opiates, can expect constipation. If not, laxative of choice daily READ MORE
Does it take a while to heal from abdominal surgery?
One to two years to completely heal maximum strength scar, but the scar will never be as strong as the tissue was originally. 1-2 months post-op, you’re pretty much good to exercise, work, etc. READ MORE
Can diverticulitis require intestine removal?
Not definitely. It depends on how many or how often your acute episodes are occurring. If this was your first attack and you don’t have other complications, Surgery is NOT dictated. READ MORE
Is vertigo common after thyroid surgery?
No, it’s not. READ MORE
What causes black blood after surgery?
It’s just old blood. READ MORE
Treatments
- Burns
- Varicose Veins
- Skin Cancer
- Pain
- Skin Tag
- Leg Ulcer
- Vascular Disease
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