State Exam Med 2002 Hannover; Spec Cert (Int Med) 2008 Nordrhein; Spec Cert (Int Med & Gastro) 2010 Nordrhein; FRACP 2014

Thomas is an experienced gastroenterologist and endoscopist with dual training in gastroenterology and internal medicine, along with additional expertise in nutritional medicine. He is dedicated to providing personalised, high-quality care — from thorough assessments and accurate diagnoses to tailored treatments for a wide range of digestive and gastrointestinal (GI) conditions.

He is accredited by the New Zealand Conjoint Committee for Gastroscopy and Colonoscopy and is skilled in diagnostic procedures, including Video Capsule Endoscopy (PillCam) and Hydrogen Breath Testing. Since 2020, he has served as the Clinical Lead and accredited Endoscopist for the National Bowel Screening Programme (NBSP) in South Canterbury.

• Endoscopy: Gastroscopy, Colonoscopy, Bowel Cancer Screening, PillCam video capsule
• Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)
• Reflux/Indigestion
• Small bowel assessment
• Bacterial overgrowth (SIBO), breath testing
• Liver disease

Gastroenterologist

Training & Experience:

• Fellow of the American Gastroenterological Association (AGAF) - 2020
• Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (FRACP) - 2014
• Specialist Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology, Germany - 2010
• Specialist Internal Medicine, Germany - 2008
• Certificate Nutritional Medicine, Germany - 2008
• Qualification preclinical Emergency/Rescue Medicine, Germany - 2005
• Dr. Med.,(summa cum laude) Germany - 2004

11 August 2014

Internal Medicine

English