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David S. Thoman, MD

General Surgery
Subspecializing in Minimally Invasive Surgery and Bariatrics

Accepting New Patients

Ages Treated: Adolescent and Adult

Same-Day Appointments

Schedule an Appointment 805-324-9105 Fax: 805-749-2964

Locations

  • Cottage Surgical Clinics

    2320 Bath Street, Suite 101 Santa Barbara, CA 93105

Treatments & Services

  • weight loss surgery
  • Hernia Surgery
  • GERD Surgery
  • Intestinal Surgery
  • Gallbladder Surgery

Physician Profile

Year began practicing:

2001

Year joined staff:

2004

Credentialed Facilities:

Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital and Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital

Clinical Highlights:

Developed an approach to perform many abdominal surgeries through a single small incision at the belly button, leaving no scars.

Research:

Over 40 peer reviewed publications on Anti-reflux surgery, hernia surgery, bowel obstruction, weight loss surgery, and biliary disease.

Awards:

  • 1996 - Eastern Association of Trauma Resident Research Award
  • 2008 - Covidien Advanced Laparoscopic Surgical Proctor
  • 2012-13 - Cottage Health System Teacher of the Year

Professional Memberships:

Fellow American College of Surgeons, American Society of Bariatric and Metabolic Surgeons, Society

Board Certifications:

American Board of Surgery

Education

Medical Education:

Jefferson Medical College (Pennsylvania), Philadelphia, PA

Internships:

Naval Hospital, San Diego, San Diego, CA

Residency:

University of Medicine and Dentistry, Camden, NJ

Fellowship:

Cedars Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA