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Dr. Thomas Stephen Morley, MD, PHD is a gastroenterologist in Durango, CO specializing in adult gastroenterology. He graduated from University of Texas Southwestern Medical School. Dr. Thomas Stephen Morley, MD, PHD is affiliated with CommonSpirit Health - Mountain Region.
Colonoscopy
Colonoscopy is the use of a special tool called a colonoscope (a thin, flexible tube with a camera on the end) to examine the inside of the colon and rectum. The tube is typically inserted anally, and it allows the physician to examine the large intestine from the inside. It may be done at any time to diagnose bowel problems, but routine colonoscopies are advised after the age of 50 to screen for colon cancer.
A colonoscopy may be performed to diagnose:
Patients may be asked to drink only liquids in the days before a colonoscopy, or they may be given an enema to remove residual fecal matter. Before the exam, patients are given medication to help them relax, and then lay on their side on a table. The scope is inserted into the anus and gently moved all the way through the large intestine. Air may be pumped into the intestine to improve the view for the physician. Any polyps that are found will be removed. Then the colonoscope will be withdrawn. A colonoscopy is not usually painful, but patients may feel some bloating or have some cramps right afterward. If patients have polyps removed, they might experience a small amount of bleeding. Any side effects should go away within a few hours.
Dr. Thomas Stephen Morley, MD, PHD graduated from University of Texas Southwestern Medical School. He completed residency at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. He is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine (American Board of Internal Medicine) Internal Medicine and has a state license in Colorado.
Medical School: University of Texas Southwestern Medical School
Residency: Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine (American Board of Internal Medicine) Internal Medicine
Licensed In: Colorado
Dr. Thomas Stephen Morley, MD, PHD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Thomas Stephen Morley, MD, PHD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 83 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Thomas Stephen Morley, MD, PHD from all over the web to help you find the right in Durango, CO.
Dr. Thomas Morley's area of specialization is adult gastroenterology. Patient ratings for Dr. Morley average 4.5 stars (out of 5). These areas are among Dr. Morley's clinical interests: inflammatory bowel disease, liver disease, and helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infection. Before completing his residency at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Dr. Morley attended medical school at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School. He is affiliated with CommonSpirit Health - Mountain Region. According to Doctor.com, Dr. Morley is currently accepting new patients at his office in Durango, CO.
