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Dr. Thomas Stephen Morley, PHD, MD is a gastroenterologist in Durango, CO specializing in adult gastroenterology. He graduated from University of Texas Southwestern Medical School. Dr. Thomas Stephen Morley, PHD, MD 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 Then the colonoscope will be withdrawn.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, PHD, MD 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) Gastroenterology 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) Gastroenterology
Licensed In: Colorado
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Dr Thomas Morley, MD, PhD, is a board-certified gastroenterologist at CommonSpirit Mercy Hospital. His care philosophy centers on identifying and treating the root causes of his patient's ailments to improve both their physical and mental well-being. Dr Morley's extensive education includes a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry and Molecular Biology from the University of Connecticut, an MD and PhD in Genetics from University of Texas Southwestern Medical School, an Internal Medicine Residency at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, and a Gastroenterology Fellowship at Brigham and Women's Hospital. He is a member of the American Board of Internal Medicine.
