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Dr. Thomas Downes, MD

General Surgery*
4.3 (11)
Map Pin Small Boaz, AL
Accepting new patients
39 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Thomas Downes, MD

Dr. Thomas Downes, MD is a General Surgeon in Boaz, AL. They specialize in General Surgery, has 39 years of experience, and is board certified in General Surgery. They graduated from University of Alabama at Birmingham and is affiliated with Marshall Medical Center South. Patients rated Dr. Downes an average 4.3 star rating.

Dr. Downes works at Practice in Boaz, AL with other offices in Guntersville, AL. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield and Blue Cross Blue Shield of California as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Downes' Office Locations

  1. 1
    Marshall Surgical Clinic PC
    2525 US Highway 431 Ste 170, Boaz, AL 35957 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (256) 593-1611
  2. 2
    Marshall Medical Center North
    8000 Al Highway 69, Guntersville, AL 35976 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (256) 571-8000
  3. 3
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    7938 AL Highway 69 Ste 200, Guntersville, AL 35976 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (256) 571-8755

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  • Marshall Medical Center South

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Thyroid Lobectomy
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    Specialties*
    • General Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 39 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1689725814
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    Education & Certifications

    Internship
    • Ochsner Clin Fdn Hospital
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • University of Alabama at Birmingham
    Medical Education
    Undergraduate School
    • Uah/Huntsville Hospital
    Undergraduate School
    Board Certifications
    • General Surgery
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