Dr. Thomas Jackson Pulliam M.D.
Gastroenterologist | Gastroenterology
1404 Willow Ln North Wilkesboro NC, 28659About
Dr. Thomas Pulliam is a gastroenterologist practicing in North Wilkesboro, NC. Dr. Pulliam specializes in the digestive system and its diseases that affect the gastrointestinal tract, which include organs from the mouth to the anus as well as liver disorders. Gastroenterology includes conditions such as hepatitis, peptic ulcer disease, colitis, nutritional problems and irritable bowel syndrome. Dr. Pulliam performs colonoscopy and endoscopy procedures and provides accurate and thorough care for patients suffering from digestive issues.
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Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Gastroenterology
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Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Educating a new generation of healthcare professionals with a lifelong commitment to quality of care.
- Delayed gastrocolic fistula following percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG)
- A simple radiologic method to estimate the quantity of bowel gas.
- Congenital markers for chronic intestinal pseudoobstruction.
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