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Dr. Thomas Vincent Aguirre, MD

(4 Ratings)

Specializes in: Adult Gastroenterology

University of Southern California (USC), Keck School of Medicine (1997)

Professional interests include: gastrointestinal problems (digestive disorders), ERCP (biliary and pancreatic endoscopy), capsule endoscopy, and more.

2403 Castillo Street Suite 201
Santa Barbara, CA 93105

(805) 682-3585

Dr. Thomas Vincent Aguirre, MD is a gastroenterologist in Santa Barbara, CA specializing in adult gastroenterology. He graduated from University of Southern California (USC), Keck School of Medicine in 1997 and has 27 years of experience. Dr. Thomas Vincent Aguirre, MD is affiliated with Sutter Health, Unio Specialty Care, GENESIS HEALTHCARE PARTNERS and SANTA BARBARA COUNTY COUNTY AUDITOR.

Office Locations

Address:

2403 Castillo Street Suite 201
Santa Barbara, CA 93105

Some issues Dr. Thomas Vincent Aguirre, MD can help you with:

Colonoscopy

Colonoscopy is the use of a special tool called a colonoscope (a thin, flexible tube with a camera on the end) to examine the inside of the colon and rectum. The tube is typically inserted anally, and it allows the physician to examine the large intestine from the inside. It may be done at any time to diagnose bowel problems, but routine colonoscopies are advised after the age of 50 to screen for colon cancer.

A colonoscopy may be performed to diagnose:

Intestinal ulcers
Polyps
Bowel cancer
An unidentified source of pain or bleeding in the intestine

Patients may be asked to drink only liquids in the days before a colonoscopy, or they may be given an enema to remove residual fecal matter. Before the exam, patients are given medication to help them relax, and then lay on their side on a table. The scope is inserted into the anus and gently moved all the way through the large intestine. Air may be pumped into the intestine to improve the view for the physician. Any polyps that are found will be removed. Then the colonoscope will be withdrawn. A colonoscopy is not usually painful, but patients may feel some bloating or have some cramps right afterward. If patients have polyps removed, they might experience a small amount of bleeding. Any side effects should go away within a few hours.

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.

In The News

“Local physicians Dr. Thomas Aguirre, a gastroenterologist, and Dr. Winnie Leung, a breast radiologist, will lead a free webinar to discuss cancer prevention and guidelines for colon, breast, and...”—"Learn About Cancer Prevention, Detection During Free Bilingual Webinar | Your Health - Noozhawk.com", Noozhawk, July 2021

“Dr. Thomas Aguirre, a gastroenterologist, and Dr. Winnie Leung, a breast radiologist, will lead the hour-long event, informing attendees about cancer prevention and early detection.”—"Cottage Health and Ridley-Tree to offer webinar", Santa Barbara News-Press, July 2021

“Learn about demystifying the colon cancer screening process with local gastroenterologist, Dr. Thomas Aguirre.”—"Colon Cancer Informational and Screening Event", Noozhawk, March 2015

diagnostic procedures	216
doctor visit	374
esophageal dilation	20
gastrointestinal procedures	348
hospital care	53
inpatient care	53
minimally invasive procedures	347
preventive care	79
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	217

**Gender**
Male	236
Female	268

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	384
Black	0
Hispanic	90
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	223
From 75 to 84	146
85 and over	69
Less than 65	66

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	24
Dementia	9
Cancer	12

diagnostic procedures	269
doctor visit	430
esophageal dilation	34
gastrointestinal procedures	389
hospital care	48
inpatient care	48
minimally invasive procedures	388
preventive care	74
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	270

**Gender**
Male	261
Female	289

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	402
Black	0
Hispanic	114
Asian	0
Other	14
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	276
From 75 to 84	150
85 and over	55
Less than 65	69

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	26
Dementia	6
Cancer	11

diagnostic procedures	241
doctor visit	462
esophageal dilation	38
gastrointestinal procedures	456
hospital care	69
inpatient care	69
minimally invasive procedures	471
preventive care	83
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	242

**Gender**
Male	604
Female	690

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	986
Black	0
Hispanic	234
Asian	0
Other	26
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	610
From 75 to 84	358
85 and over	156
Less than 65	170

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	26
Dementia	8
Cancer	11

diagnostic procedures	234
doctor visit	386
esophageal dilation	40
gastrointestinal procedures	479
hospital care	65
inpatient care	65
minimally invasive procedures	498
preventive care	85
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	235

**Gender**
Male	281
Female	349

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	460
Black	17
Hispanic	122
Asian	0
Other	13
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	286
From 75 to 84	171
85 and over	99
Less than 65	74

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	31
Dementia	8
Cancer	12

diagnostic procedures	231
doctor visit	378
esophageal dilation	38
gastrointestinal procedures	462
hospital care	70
inpatient care	70
minimally invasive procedures	461
preventive care	87
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	218

**Gender**
Male	295
Female	329

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	467
Black	0
Hispanic	123
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	293
From 75 to 84	192
85 and over	70
Less than 65	69

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	41
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	30
Dementia	8
Cancer	11

diagnostic procedures	223
doctor visit	383
esophageal dilation	38
gastrointestinal procedures	481
hospital care	42
inpatient care	42
minimally invasive procedures	495
preventive care	107
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	224

**Gender**
Male	270
Female	336

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	462
Black	0
Hispanic	112
Asian	0
Other	14
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	298
From 75 to 84	167
85 and over	80
Less than 65	61

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	28
Dementia	7
Cancer	12

diagnostic procedures	227
doctor visit	324
esophageal dilation	21
gastrointestinal procedures	396
hospital care	18
inpatient care	18
minimally invasive procedures	413
preventive care	72
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	228

**Gender**
Male	267
Female	269

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	412
Black	0
Hispanic	91
Asian	0
Other	15
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	265
From 75 to 84	163
85 and over	54
Less than 65	54

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	26
Dementia	8
Cancer	13

diagnostic procedures	197
doctor visit	204
esophageal dilation	24
gastrointestinal procedures	273
hospital care	31
inpatient care	31
minimally invasive procedures	272
preventive care	54
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	198

**Gender**
Male	197
Female	216

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	298
Black	0
Hispanic	86
Asian	0
Other	18
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	192
From 75 to 84	133
85 and over	52
Less than 65	36

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	25
Dementia	8
Cancer	16

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas Vincent Aguirre, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Thomas Vincent Aguirre, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Santa Barbara, CA were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, diagnostic procedures and removal of lesion (e.g. growth).

chronic care	218
diagnostic procedures	293
doctor visit	454
esophageal dilation	37
gastrointestinal procedures	492
hospital care	47
inpatient care	47
minimally invasive procedures	505
preventive care	96
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	289

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas Vincent Aguirre, MD.

**Gender**
Male	241
Female	274

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	1
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	387
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	97
Other	10

**Age**
75 to 84	148
85 and over	63
Less than 65	59
65 to 74	244

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas Vincent Aguirre, MD From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Thomas Vincent Aguirre, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	45
High Cholesterol	39
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	6
Osteoporosis	9
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	21
Atrial Fibrillation	10
Cancer	9
Dementia	6

Education & Training

Dr. Thomas Vincent Aguirre, MD graduated from University of Southern California (USC), Keck School of Medicine in 1997. He has a state license in California.

Medical School: University of Southern California (USC), Keck School of Medicine (1997)

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Thomas Vincent Aguirre, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Sutter Health

Unio Specialty Care

GENESIS HEALTHCARE PARTNERS

SANTA BARBARA COUNTY COUNTY AUDITOR

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Thomas Vincent Aguirre, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 4 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Thomas Vincent Aguirre, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Santa Barbara, CA.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Mauna Kea Technologies, Inc.	$145 $145
Actavis Pharma Inc	$121 DELZICOL $88	ASACOL HD $33
Braintree Laboratories, Inc.	$89 SUPREP BOWEL PREP $53	SUTAB $36
Boston Scientific Corporation	$63 EXALT Model D $21	CAPTIVATOR COLD $20	$21
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	$29 Kanuma $29
Other	$14 STELARA $14

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$343
Gift	$89
Education	$29

Biography

Dr. Thomas Aguirre sees patients in Santa Barbara, CA. His medical specialty is adult gastroenterology. Patients rated Dr. Aguirre highly, giving him an average of 5.0 stars (out of 5). Clinical interests for Dr. Aguirre include esophageal motility disorders, ERCP (biliary and pancreatic endoscopy), and upper endoscopy. He studied medicine at the University of Southern California (USC), Keck School of Medicine. Dr. Aguirre is affiliated with Unio Specialty Care and Sutter Health.

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