As a general surgeon in Smithfield, Dr. Thomas Powell performs surgical procedures to treat conditions affecting the abdomen and related structures, like hernias or tumors.
Yes, Dr. Thomas W. Powell is accepting new patients at this office.
131 E Market Street, Smithfield, NC 27577-3915
Dr. Thomas Powell graduated from University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill School Of Medicine in 1974.
Dr. Powell has two offices in North Carolina where he specializes in General Surgery, Thoracic Surgery and Vascular Surgery.
Dr. Powell works with three doctors including Dr. Jeri Dickinson and Dr. Dennis Koffer.
As a general surgeon in North Carolina, Dr. Powell performs a range of of surgeries and operations, usually focusing on areas and organs of the abdomen and their related organs. Dr. Powell may utilize invasive or minimally-invasive surgical techniques, with the latter reducing recovery time and stress on the patient's body.
Following rigorous and lengthy training, thoracic surgeons are uniquely qualified to perform complex surgeries on the chest, or thorax as it is sometimes called. Their focus is usually on the lungs, esophagus, and other areas of the chest, and may also include the heart. As such, Dr. Powell may see patients in North Carolina for a wide range of surgeries, for example removing cancer causing tumors from the esophagus and chest wall, or even a lung transplant.
Vascular surgeons are trained to evaluate and treat complications and diseases of the circulatory system including arteries, veins, and blood vessels. Dr. Powell may offer a range of surgical and non-surgical treatments, including the removal of plaque from arteries, treatment of varicose veins, and surgery to prevent aneurysms, heart attacks or coronary artery disease, among others.
Please Note: The information displayed below is sourced from the 2014 Medicare Physician and Other Supplier National Provider Identifier (NPI) Aggregate Report. It's important to remember that the statistics below are not inclusive of all patients treated by Dr. Powell, but only those who participate in Medicare.