Dr. Thomas C Stephen MD
Gastroenterologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Gastroenterology
210 E Gray Street Suite 802 Louisville KY, 40202About
Dr. Thomas Stephen is a pediatric gastroenterologist practicing in Louisville, KY. Dr. Stephen 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
Government Medical College Kottayam 1976
Medical College Thiruvananthapuram 1979
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Celiac Disease
- Crohn's Disease
- Hepatitis
- Constipation
- Indigestion
- Pain
- Gas
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