Dr. Matthew Thoma, MD

Gastroenterology*MaleAge 48

Gastroenterology*

Dr. Matthew Thoma, MD is a gastroenterologist in West Columbia, SC. Dr. Thoma has extensive experience in Esophageal Disorders, Gastrointestinal Disorders, and Pancreatic Disease. He is affiliated with medical facilities MUSC Health Columbia Medical Center Downtown and Lexington Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

Dr. Matthew Thoma, MD

Consultants In Gastroenterology

131 Summerplace Dr West Columbia, SC 29169

Accepting new patients

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Thoma is affiliated with Lexington Medical Center West Columbia, a highly rated hospital.

Dr. Thoma is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Gastroenterology

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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Thoma specializes in the area of Gastroenterology. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. See hospitals
  • Trustworthy
    Patients said this doctor is trustworthy. See reviews

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Dr. Thoma's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Thoma

4.3

23 ratings, 15 with a written review
5 Star
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4 Star
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3 Star
4%
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2 Star
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1 Star
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Musicgurl00 – Aug 28, 2023
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
3 people found this helpful
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Katie – Jun 21, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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Roxann – Nov 22, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
5 people found this helpful
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Linda Townsend in Batesburg, SC – Aug 21, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
8 people found this helpful
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Mary Rider Sion in Lugoff, SC – Aug 29, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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Linda in Columbia, SC – Jul 14, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Lexington, SC – Dec 10, 2016
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Gilbert , SC – Sep 14, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
5 people found this helpful
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RJ in Lexington, SC – Jul 02, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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Stacie Weaver in Blythewood, SC – Jun 27, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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K in Lexington, SC – Jun 25, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
West Columbia, SC – Jun 22, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Martha Fitzpatrick in Lexington, SC – Jun 18, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Susan in Lexington, SC – Jun 17, 2016
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What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
11 people found this helpful
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Mason in Columbia, SC – Feb 18, 2016
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biography

Dr. Matthew Thoma, MD is a gastroenterologist in West Columbia, SC. Dr. Thoma has extensive experience in Esophageal Disorders, Gastrointestinal Disorders, and Pancreatic Disease. He is affiliated with medical facilities MUSC Health Columbia Medical Center Downtown and Lexington Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.
  • Gastroenterology

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  • Cleveland Clinic

    Residency Hospital
  • University Of South Carolina School Of Medicine Columbia

    Medical School
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
Gastroenterology
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Dr. Thoma is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Gastroenterology

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    Locations

    Consultants In Gastroenterology

    South Carolina Endoscopy Center131 Summerplace Dr West Columbia, SC 29169
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    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Lexington Medical Center

      2720 Sunset Blvd
      West Columbia, SC 29169
      Recipient of 2
      hospital awards

      Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2023, 2022)

      Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

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      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      86%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      2% higher than the national average

      82%
      Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

      7% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback
    • MUSC Health Columbia Medical Center Downtown

      2435 Forest Dr
      Columbia, SC 29204
      Recipient of 2
      hospital awards

      Gastrointestinal Care Excellence Award™ (2024)

      Superior clinical outcomes in colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, upper gastrointestinal surgery, and treating bowel obstruction, gastrointestinal bleeds, and pancreatitis

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      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      84%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
      79%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      3% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback
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