Corwin Ashford Thomas, DO
Cardiologist | Cardiovascular Disease
4212 West Congress Street Suite 1403 Lafayette LA, 70506Practice Philosophy
Traditional Medicine
About
Dr. Corwin A. Thomas is an Interventional and Nuclear Cardiologist and an Internist serving the Lafayette area for more than 10 years. Dr. Thomas is experienced in Cardiovascular Disease, Smoking Cessation ...
Education and Training
Pennsylvania State University B.S. in Vertebrate Physiology 1990
Board Certification
American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM)
American Board of Nuclear Medicine (ABNM)
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
Nuclear MedicineAmerican Board of Nuclear MedicineABNM
Provider Details
Areas of expertise and specialization
Awards
- Patient Choice Award 2014 Vitals.com
- Top 10 Doctor Lafayette LA
Treatments
- Interventional Cardiology
- Cardiovascular Disease
- Nuclear Cardiology
- Echocardiography
- Permanent Pacemakers / Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators
- Peripheral Vascular Disease
- Stress Testing
- Ekg
- Smoking Cessation Program
- Varicose Vein Treatment
- Spider Vein Treatment
Professional Memberships
- American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine, the American Medical Association, the American College of Cardiology, and the American Heart Association
- Board Certified American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine
- Professional Member American Medical Association
- Professional Member American College of Cardiology
- Professional Member American College of Osteopathic Internists
- Professional Member American Heart Association
- Professional Member Association of Black Cardiologists
- Professional Member American Society of Nuclear Cardiologists
- Professional Member Society of Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions
- Professional Member Society of Vascular Medicine
- Professional Member American Osteopathic Association
Fellowships
- Deborah Heart and Lung Center Cardiology 2002
- Deborah Heart and Lung Center International Cardiology 2003
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Dr. thomas i feel like he perform like he partof my family, thank God for Dr. Thomas..
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Get to know Cardiologist Dr. Corwin Ashford Thomas, who serves patients in Lafayette, Louisiana.
A seasoned cardiologist, Dr. Thomas stands as a stalwart figure in the field of cardiology, bringing expertise, compassion, and a commitment to heart health to his practice in Lafayette. He offers a comprehensive range of treatments, specializing in interventional cardiology, cardiovascular disease, nuclear cardiology, echocardiography, and the implantation of permanent pacemakers and cardioverter defibrillators.
Moreover, his expertise extends to peripheral vascular disease, stress testing, EKG interpretation, and smoking cessation programs, reflecting his holistic approach to cardiac care.
Before embarking on his professional journey, Dr. Thomas earned his Medical Degree from the esteemed Pennsylvania State University. Following medical school, he pursued residency at Lehigh Valley Hospital in Allentown, PA, where he honed his skills and deepened his understanding of internal medicine.
An authority in his field, the doctor is board-certified in internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM). The ABIM is a physician-led, non-profit, independent evaluation organization driven by doctors who want to achieve higher standards for better care in a rapidly changing world.
In addition, Dr. Thomas is board-certified in nuclear medicine by the American Board of Nuclear Medicine (ABNM).
Holding membership status, he is a respected member of numerous professional organizations such as the American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine, the American Medical Association, the American College of Cardiology, and the American Heart Association, among others.
Cardiology is a branch of medicine that deals with the disorders of the heart, as well as the circulatory system. The field includes medical diagnosis and treatment of congenital heart defects, coronary artery disease, heart failure, valvular heart disease, and electrophysiology. Cardiologists are doctors who diagnose, assess, and treat patients with diseases and defects of the heart and blood vessels (the cardiovascular system).
As a testament to his success, Dr. Thomas garnered notable accolades, including the Patient Choice Award in 2014 from Vitals.com and recognition as one of the Top 10 Doctors in Lafayette, LA.
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