Harry J. Thomas, MD
Diplomate, American Board of Internal Medicine
Board Certified in Gastroenterology
Meet Dr. Harry Thomas
Dr. Harry Thomas graduated from the University of Cambridge with a bachelor degree in natural sciences and received a medical degree from the University of Oxford. In addition, he received a master degree in public health from the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine. After serving as a House Officer in the U.K. National Health Service, he completed his internship and residency in medicine and fellowship in gastroenterology at Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School.
He moved to Austin in 2014 and practiced at Baylor Scott & White, where he was an Assistant Professor of Medicine at Texas A&M prior to joining Austin Gastroenterology in 2017. His clinical interests include inflammatory bowel diseases, and he serves as Site Principal Investigator for multiple clinical trials in Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis.
Dr. Thomas is active with the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation, serving as co-chair of the National Scientific Advisory Committee (NSAC) Patient Education committee, member of the Austin Leadership Board, and chair of the Austin Mission Committee. In addition, he serves on the Board of Directors of People’s Community Clinic, a Federally Qualified Health Center in Austin, and on the board of the Texas Society for Gastroenterology and Endoscopy.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Dr. Thomas organized a group of more than 100 local volunteer healthcare providers–Health Alliance for Vaccine Equity–to administer vaccinations to underserved populations in Austin and Travis County through pop-up clinics.
Inflammatory Bowel Disease Contributions
How to Maintain your Social Life When You Have IBD – Time Magazine
MyIBDLearning Webinar: Navigating the Cost of IBD: Insurance, Denials, Patient Rights
Education
Medical Degree: University of Oxford Medical School, Oxford, England
Master of Science: Public Health, London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, London, UK
Residency: Internal Medicine, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA
Fellowship: Gastroenterology Clinical and Research Fellow, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA
Associated Providers
Testimonials
“Dr. Thomas was excellent. I had a consultation for a colonoscopy. He took the time to review the procedure, including risks/benefits/alternatives, and took the time to check on me after the procedure. He is very knowledgeable with excellent bedside manner. I highly recommend Dr. Thomas.” – Anonymous (Healthgrades)
“I discovered Dr. Thomas through a friend’s recommendation and couldn’t be more impressed with him. He was patient and kind and explained my future procedure in understandable detail. I highly recommend Dr. Thomas for anyone looking for an extremely well-educated and trustworthy physician.” – Susan (Google review)
“Dr. Thomas is the consummate professional who combines medical knowledge and expertise with humanity. My husband and I left his office confident in the procedure that he will perform in the near future. No one should have to live with ALS, but Dr. Thomas will help the life we have be one of quality.” – Linda (Google review)
