Dr Thomas Martin, a board certified internal medicine and gastroenterologist with Iowa Digestive Disease Center (IDDC) in Clive, is returning to Greene County Medical Center effective April 6.
Dr Martin will be on site the first Tuesday of each month to perform colonoscopies and endoscopies. He previously offered services in Jefferson from 2016-2020.
“Having a specialist such as a gastroenterologist come to Greene County Medical Center is a huge benefit to our community. It’s great to provide services locally whenever possible,” stated Laurie Connolly, chief medical officer at Greene County Medical Center. “Dr Martin is very well liked by patients and hospital staff, and he’s a quality provider. I’m excited about him returning to our hospital.”
Along with performing scopes that make up 70 percent of the procedures and surgeries that take place at Greene County Medical Center, Martin will consult with local providers regarding patient care for gastrointestinal diseases.
Martin was born and raised in Huxley. He received his bachelor of arts from Luther College and obtained his medical degree from Des Moines University in 1999. He has been practicing in central Iowa since 2006.
A full listing of services provided by Martin at Greene County Medical Center is located at gcmchealth.com. A referral from a family medicine or internal medicine provider is necessary for colonoscopies and endoscopies. Patients seeking a referral can make an appointment at Greene County Family Medicine by calling 515-386-0500.
