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Dr. Thomas Archibald Kerr, MD, PhD

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Specializes in: Adult Gastroenterology

University of Texas Southwestern Medical School (1997 - 2004)

Professional interests include: transplant procedures, gastrointestinal problems (digestive disorders), liver transplant, and more.

5939 Harry Hines Boulevard Professional Office Building 2
Dallas, TX 75390

(214) 645-8300

Dr. Thomas Archibald Kerr, MD, PhD is a gastroenterologist in Dallas, TX specializing in adult gastroenterology. He graduated from University of Texas Southwestern Medical School in 2004 and has 21 years of experience. Dr. Thomas Archibald Kerr, MD, PhD is affiliated with UT Southwestern Medical Center.

Office Locations

Address:

5939 Harry Hines Boulevard Professional Office Building 2
Dallas, TX 75390

Address:

808 Joliet Avenue Suite 120
Lubbock, TX 79415

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Gastrointestinal Problems (Digestive Disorders)

The gastrointestinal system, or GI tract, is the name given to a collection of organs that work together to digest food. These organs fit together in a long tube, running from the mouth to the anus, and include the esophagus, stomach, and intestines, among others. With so many parts working together, complicated by today's busy lifestyles and diets, digestive problems are common. As many as 1 in 3 Americans have a digestive or GI disorder. There are a huge variety of digestive problems, but the most common are IBS, constipation, GERD, hemorrhoids, and ulcers.

IBS, or irritable bowel syndrome, happens when the muscles surrounding the colon contract too easily or frequently. The result is abdominal pain, cramps, diarrhea or constipation, gas and bloating. IBS attacks can often be brought on by specific triggers, so a key part of treatment is learning which foods trigger IBS attacks and avoiding them. Treatment also includes exercise, avoiding stress, and medications if needed.

Constipation, or large, hard, or infrequent stools, happens to everyone at some point. It can be caused by a disruption in routine or food, or by eating a diet without many fresh fruits and vegetables. Although it is uncomfortable, constipation is common and usually not serious, but it can sometimes become chronic. Adding fiber to the diet, exercising, and taking medications may help.

GERD, or gastroesophageal reflux disease, is a severe form of chronic heartburn where stomach acid spills back up into the esophagus. Left untreated, the acid may even eat away at the esophagus and cause serious damage. Treatment includes changing the diet to avoid trigger foods, losing weight if needed, medications, or even surgery.

Hemorrhoids are blood vessels around the rectum that become irritated, swollen or torn while straining during a bowel movement. They are most often caused by constipation, but can also be caused by pregnancy, diarrhea, or simply a genetic predisposition towards hemorrhoids. Treatment involves first treating any constipation issues, then keeping the area clean and soothed until it has healed. If these measures are ineffective, surgery is sometimes used.

Peptic ulcers are sores or spots of inflammation in the lining of the stomach or close to the stomach in the small intestine. Usually this area is coated with a protective lining that shields the tissue from the strong stomach acid, but a break in the lining can let acid in, causing the sores. It used to be thought that stress caused ulcers, but now it is known that is not the case. Most often, they are caused by an infection by H. pylori bacteria, but ulcers can also be caused by alcohol abuse or overuse of aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, or other NSAIDS. The symptoms of an ulcer are pain, hunger, nausea, and fatigue.

Gastrointestinal problems, perhaps more than any other area, are markedly affected by lifestyle. Many disorders can be prevented or treated at least in part by eating a healthy diet high in fiber, exercising regularly, drinking enough water, and limiting alcohol intake. Still, the frequency of digestive disorders means that even the healthiest person can be affected by them. Anyone who notices blood in their stool, experiences abdominal pain, unexplained weight loss, or any significant change in bowel movements should see a doctor.

blood draw	18
diagnostic procedures	101
doctor visit	221
gastrointestinal procedures	153
hospital care	427
inpatient care	427
minimally invasive procedures	153
preventive care	16
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	101

**Gender**
Male	254
Female	216

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	371
Black	85
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	167
From 75 to 84	65
85 and over	18
Less than 65	220

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	40
Chronic Kidney Disease	53
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	34
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	49
Dementia	6
Cancer	12

blood draw	20
diagnostic procedures	90
doctor visit	234
gastrointestinal procedures	125
hospital care	332
inpatient care	332
minimally invasive procedures	125
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	90

**Gender**
Male	256
Female	201

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	350
Black	90
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	177
From 75 to 84	49
85 and over	13
Less than 65	218

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	43
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	51
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	32
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	27
Diabetes	51
Dementia	7
Cancer	10

diagnostic procedures	76
doctor visit	104
gastrointestinal procedures	74
hospital care	260
inpatient care	260
minimally invasive procedures	74
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	76

**Gender**
Male	324
Female	278

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	382
Black	140
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	246
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	270

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	54
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	33
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	46
Dementia	8
Cancer	14

diagnostic procedures	35
doctor visit	106
gastrointestinal procedures	33
hospital care	294
inpatient care	294
minimally invasive procedures	33
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	35

**Gender**
Male	97
Female	120

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	132
Black	44
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	95
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	81

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	63
Asthma	26
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	34
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	45
Dementia	12
Cancer	9

diagnostic procedures	58
doctor visit	206
gastrointestinal procedures	56
hospital care	243
inpatient care	243
minimally invasive procedures	56
preventive care	14
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	58
vaccines	15

**Gender**
Male	153
Female	164

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	182
Black	79
Hispanic	45
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	165
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	99

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	58
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	31
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	49
Dementia	11
Cancer	12

diagnostic procedures	91
doctor visit	196
gastrointestinal procedures	103
hospital care	153
inpatient care	153
minimally invasive procedures	103
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	91

**Gender**
Male	158
Female	162

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	186
Black	0
Hispanic	67
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	158
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	107

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	53
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	61
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	32
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	49
Dementia	16
Cancer	13

diagnostic procedures	41
doctor visit	224
gastrointestinal procedures	39
hospital care	252
inpatient care	252
minimally invasive procedures	39
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	41

**Gender**
Male	154
Female	169

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	185
Black	43
Hispanic	84
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	155
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	111

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	48
Depression	43
Chronic Kidney Disease	65
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	36
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	56
Dementia	22
Cancer	8

diagnostic procedures	13
doctor visit	224
gastrointestinal procedures	11
hospital care	129
inpatient care	129
minimally invasive procedures	11
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	13

**Gender**
Male	134
Female	134

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	174
Black	32
Hispanic	48
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	149
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	71

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	61
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	33
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	54
Dementia	21
Cancer	11

diagnostic procedures	38
doctor visit	359
gastrointestinal procedures	36
hospital care	329
inpatient care	329
minimally invasive procedures	36
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	38

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas Archibald Kerr, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Thomas Archibald Kerr, MD, PhD treated as a gastroenterologist in Dallas, TX were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

blood draw	19
diagnostic procedures	60
doctor visit	209
gastrointestinal procedures	71
hospital care	268
inpatient care	268
minimally invasive procedures	71
preventive care	16
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	60
vaccines	15

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas Archibald Kerr, MD, PhD.

**Gender**
Female	144
Male	153

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	51
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	196
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	24
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	3
75 to 84	11
Less than 65	117
65 to 74	131

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas Archibald Kerr, MD, PhD From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Thomas Archibald Kerr, MD, PhD treated were hypertension, chronic kidney disease, high cholesterol and diabetes.

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	41
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	46
Asthma	10
Osteoporosis	10
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	39
Atrial Fibrillation	8
Dementia	10
Cancer	8

Education & Training

Dr. Thomas Archibald Kerr, MD, PhD graduated from University of Texas Southwestern Medical School in 2004. He completed residency at Washington University Medical Center in St. Louis. He has a state license in Texas.

Medical School: University of Texas Southwestern Medical School (2004)

Residency: Washington University Medical Center in St. Louis (2006)

Licensed In: Texas

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Thomas Archibald Kerr, MD, PhD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

UT Southwestern Medical Center

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Thomas Archibald Kerr, MD, PhD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Gilead Sciences Inc	$120,273 Epclusa $59,981	Harvoni $40,333	Vosevi $4,787	Sovaldi $2,957	$12,215
AbbVie, Inc.	$107,426 Viekira $69,993	Mavyret $25,947	Lupron $6,113	$5,372
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	$15,677 Kanuma $10,002	$5,675
Gilead Sciences, Inc.	$10,446 Epclusa $9,702	$744
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.	$3,146 DAKLINZA $146	$3,000
Other	$1,128 Xifaxan 550 mg $644	NON BRAND $61	Zegerid $16	$408

**Types of Payments**
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$190,550
Travel and Lodging	$28,170
Consulting Fee	$24,950
Food and Beverage	$8,421
Honoraria	$6,000
Other	$5

Research Payments

Dr. Thomas Archibald Kerr, MD, PhD has received 10 research payments totaling $41,094.

Biography

Dr. Thomas Kerr is a medical specialist in adult gastroenterology. Areas of particular interest for Dr. Kerr include gastrointestinal problems (digestive disorders), liver disease, and liver transplant. Dr. Kerr studied medicine at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School. He trained at Washington University Medical Center in St. Louis for his residency. Dr. Kerr has received the following distinctions: D Magazine Best Doctor; American Gastroenterological Association/Foundation for Digestive Health and Nutrition; and Greg Gurtner Resident Research Award 2005, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO. He is professionally affiliated with UT Southwestern Medical Center.