Kirk Andrew Thame M.B.B.S.
Gastroenterologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Gastroenterology
1600 7th Ave S Birmingham AL, 35233About
Dr. Kirk Thame is a pediatric gastroenterologist practicing in Nashville, TN. Dr. Thame specializes in digestive system, liver or nutritional problems in children from the newborn period to their teens. Conditions such as irritable bowel syndrome, lactose intolerance, chronic constipation or obesity can all be treated by a pediatric gastroenterologist.
Education and Training
Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of The West Indies (Jamaica) MD
Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of The West Indies (Jamaica) 1992
University of the West Indies Faculty of Medicine St. Augustine 1992
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Crohn's Disease
- Acid Reflux
- Constipation
- Birth Defects
- Diarrhea
- Gastritis
- Malnutrition
- Pain
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