About
Thomas Xu, MD, is a board-certified surgeon who specializes in bariatric (weight loss) surgery, as well as other surgeries of the esophagus, stomach, pancreas and liver. Dr. Xu takes pride in helping patients solve their problems and offering education on disease processes to enable patients to make informed decisions on their care.
In his free time, Dr. Xu likes running, cooking, traveling, watching sports, and spending time with his parents in St. Louis.
Education & Training
Medical School
Wake Forest School Of Medicine
Residency
Surgery (General Surgery)
- Rush University Medical Center
Fellowship
Surgery, Bariatric
- Medical College of Wisconsin
Boards
Insurances
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Academic Information
Research Profile
Thomas Xu, MD, is a bariatric and foregut surgeon who specializes in chest wall reconstructions. His research interests encompass surgical education, metabolic disease and gastroesophageal reflux disease. Dr. Xu’s published research includes a manuscript demonstrating that frail patients with giant paraesophageal hernias could have them safely repaired.
Research Interests
- Metabolic disease
- Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
Areas of Expertise
- Bariatric surgery
- Benign foregut surgery