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Dr. Thomas Caves, MD
Gastroenterology* Age 54
Dr. Thomas Caves, MD
4.5 (2 Ratings)

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Dr. Thomas Caves, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Santa Barbara, CA.
Dr. Thomas Caves, MD
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Dr. Thomas Caves, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 54
Santa Barbara, CA
Accepting new patients
28 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Thomas Caves, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Santa Barbara, CA.

About Dr. Thomas Caves, MD

Dr. Caves graduated from NEW YORK Medical College. Dr. Thomas Caves, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Santa Barbara, CA and has 28 years experience. Dr. Caves has experience treating conditions like Enteritis, Intestinal Diverticulitis and Alcoholic Gastritis among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Caves received an average rating of 4.5/5 from patients and has been reviewed 2 times. Dr. Caves's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Caves is board certified in Gastroenterology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Enter a condition or procedure
Enteritis
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Alcoholic Gastritis
Enteritis
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Alcoholic Gastritis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Anal or Rectal Pain
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Cirrhosis
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Intestinal Obstruction
Manometry
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Alcoholic Cirrhosis
Gastroptosis
Colorectal Polyp
Gastritis
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Duodenal Ulcer
Esophagitis
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Alcoholic Hepatitis
Intestinal Ulcer
Constipation
Bile Duct Procedure
Reflux Esophagitis
Hepatitis B
Esophageal Ulcer
Colonoscopy
Endoscopy
Abdominal Pain
Dysphagia
Gallstones
Peptic Ulcer
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Anemia
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Diarrhea
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Duodenitis
Hemorrhoids
Gastric Ulcer
Esophageal Varices
Pancreatitis
Ascites
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Duodenal Polypectomy
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Metabolic Dysfunction Associated Steatotic Liver Disease (MASLD)
Vitamin_Deficiency
Chronic Gastritis
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
Crohn's Disease
Hypokalemia
Nausea
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Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Infectious Diarrheal Disease
Bile Duct Obstruction
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Vomiting Disorders
Ulcerative Colitis
Malnutrition
Acute Gastritis
Alcoholic Hepatic Failure
All Types of Food Poisoning
Amebic Dysentery
Autoimmune Hepatitis
Barrett's Esophagus
Barretts Esophagus with Dysplasia
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Boerhaave's Syndrome
Bowel Strangulation
Celiac Disease
Cholangitis
Colon Cancer
Congenital Achalasia
Congenital Anomaly Esophagus
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Cyclical Vomiting
Dehydration
Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
Dysentery
E. coli Food Poisoning
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Diverticulum
Food Allergy
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Gastrojejunal Ulcer
Gastroparesis
Heartburn
Hemochromatosis
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hepatitis C
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Ileus
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Indigestion
Intestinal Fistula
Ischemic Colitis
Mallory-Weiss Syndrome
Megacolon
Non-Neonatal Jaundice
Pernicious Anemia
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Pyloric Stenosis
Rectal Ulcer
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Splenomegaly
Toxic Megacolon
Unexplained Weight Loss
Viral Enteritis
Viral Hepatitis
Vitamin B Complex Deficiency
Vitamin B12 Anemia
Biliary Drainage
Colon Cancer Screening
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Gallbladder Scan
Hepatitis A Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
Impedance Testing
Instrumental Diagnostic Evaluation for Dysphagia
Laparoscopic Removal of Stones from Biliary Tract
Liver Biopsy
Liver Function Test
Pancreas Surgeries
pH Probe
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Screening Colonoscopy
Sigmoidoscopy
Ultrasound, Endoanal
Ultrasound, Esophageal
VAP Lipid Testing
Wireless pH Testing

Accepted Insurance Plans

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  • Bronze 60 SHOP PPO
    Platinum 90 PPO
    Blue Shield of California
    Bronze Full 4500 PPO
    Access Plus HMO
    Silver 70 PPO
    Platinum Access+ 25 HMO
    Trio ACO HMO
  • Deductible Plan CA Members Only HMO
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Open Choice PPO
    Aetna
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    AWH Southern California HMO
    Choice Plus POS II
  • Open Access Plus
    Cigna PPO
  • Premium
  • Curative PPO
    Curative EPO
    Curative PPO Plus
  • Northern CA Cigna + Oscar Open Access Plus EPO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Prudent Buyer Large Group CA PPO
    Prudent Buyer Small Group CA PPO
    Pathway EPO
    Prudent Buyer Individual CA PPO
    California Care Small Group HMO
    California Care Large Group HMO
  • Navigate POS
    Medica Choice
    SignatureValue - CA HMO
    Options PPO
    Choice Plus POS
    Navigate HMO
    Nexus Open Access
  • Blue Card PPO
  • Advantage Preferred DirectAccess Plus PPO
  • Advantage Health Solutions HMO
  • CA Employer Group Plans HMO
    CA WholeCare Network HMO
    CA Healthnet PPO

Where Dr. Thomas Caves, MD Sees Patients

  1. 1 Sansum Clinic
    317 W Pueblo St, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
  2. 2 Pacific Diagnostic Laboratory-Pueblo
    540 W Pueblo St, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 12:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed

What Patients Say

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Meet Dr. Thomas Caves, MD

Specialties*
Gastroenterology
Internal Medicine
Specialties*
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FAQs About Dr. Caves's Practice

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Thomas Caves, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Caves's profile.

Dr. Caves frequently treats the following conditions: Enteritis, Intestinal Diverticulitis and Alcoholic Gastritis. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Thomas Caves, MD is affiliated with Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Thomas Caves, MD holds board certification in Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine.

Training & Medical Education
Medical Education
  • NEW YORK Medical College
    1998
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.

Hospitals Where Dr. Thomas Caves, MD Practices

  • Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital

    400 W Pueblo St, Santa Barbara, CA

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