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Molly Thomas, M.D., Ph.D. (she/her)

Accepting new patients

  • Assistant Professor of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, School of Medicine
  • Assistant Professor of Cell, Developmental and Cancer Biology, School of Medicine

Specialty

  • Gastroenterology

Locations and contact

I see patients at
Modern building on a clear day with the tram in the background.
Center for Health & Healing, Building 2
503-494-8311
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About me

Dr. Thomas is an inflammatory bowel disease specialist and physician-scientist who studies immunology. She is a board-certified internal medicine physician and gastroenterologist and specializes in seeing patient with Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, microscopic colitis, celiac disease, and inflammatory gastrointestinal and liver complications related to cancer immunotherapy. She has authored research papers on gastroenterology and human immune responses to a variety of inflammatory conditions, including gastrointestinal complications of cancer immunotherapy. She loves the opportunity to be a longitudinal care provider who can build long-term relationships with patients, an advocate who supports patients in understanding and treating their disease, and a scientist who is inspired by patient experiences to do research that improves the care of individuals with inflammatory gastrointestinal diseases. Outside of work, Dr. Thomas spends time with her wife and two kids biking, cooking, playing soccer and ultimate frisbee, camping, and seeking out new adventures in the Pacific Northwest.

Education and training

  • Degrees

    • B.S., Stanford University
    • Ph.D., University of California, San Francisco
    • M.D., University of California, San Francisco

  • Residency

    • Internal Medicine, Massachusetts General Hospital

  • Fellowship

    • Gastroenterology, Massachusetts General Hospital

  • Certifications

    • Internal Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine
    • Gastroenterology, American Board of Internal Medicine

Memberships and associations:

  • American Gastroenterological Association
  • American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases
  • Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer
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Insurance

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Ratings and reviews

Overall: 4.8 out of 5 (31 Ratings, 10 Reviews)

The patient ratings score is an average of all responses to the question "How likely would you be to recommend this provider to your family and friends (on a scale of 0 to 10)" on our nationally-recognized Press Ganey patient surveys.

  1. Dr Thomas is engaging and has an extensive knowledge of her field. She listened to me, heard what I had to say and displayed compassion and respect.

  2. Dr. Thomas seems very knowledgeable and answered all my questions. She took control of some gaps in my care by my cancer team and put in referrals for more necessary tests before my next infusion treatments. She also was very good at detailing instructions for me and taking care of necessary prescriptions and emergency procedures to insure that I get the right care.

  3. They finally found the diagnosis

  4. Dr Thomas is knowledgeable, thorough, and caring. She made me feel heard and offered detailed explanations of my care plan. She also offered access to additional support and providers and takes a holistic approach to patient care.

  5. Excellent - one of my favorite (if not favorite) doctor

  6. Dr, Thomas was very nice and knowledgeable. Very easy to work with.

  7. Dr. Thomas is an excellent clinician in every way. She is extremely knowledgeable, she communicates clearly, she is friendly and warm, and she takes the time to answer all of my questions. I believe she Is up to date on all current research In her field. I highly recommend her.

  8. I found her responsive to the many unanswered questions I had accumulated over the years, and recommended a safer medication for my back pain.

  9. Seemed very knowledgeable. Treated the Fellow with respect.

  10. Worked well with me