Dr. Thomas Michael Loughney, MD

Dr. Thomas Michael Loughney, MD

Dr. Thomas Michael Loughney, MD

Languages: English
Phone: (202) 444-8541
Fax: (877) 303-1462

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 (202) 444-8541
Specialties
  • Gastroenterology
Conditions I Treat
  • abdominal bloating
  • abdominal distention
  • abdominal pain
  • abnormal amylase blood test
  • abnormal bowel movement
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Procedures I Perform
  • biologic therapy for gastrointestinal diseases
  • colon polypectomy
  • colonoscopy
  • early detection of cancer
  • endoscopic mucosal resection of esophagus
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About the Provider

Board-certified in Gastroenterology, Thomas Loughney, MD, currently serves as Director of Endoscopy at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital and is an Associate Professor, Georgetown Medical School. He is the Chairman of the Credentials Committee. He also serves on the MedStar Georgetown Patient Safety Committee.

Dr. Loughney has won multiple awards for his excellence in teaching and been recognized by Washington's Consumer Checkbook and Washingtonian Magazine as the top, recommended gastroenterologist in the Washington area. His clinical expertise includes interventional endoscopy, biliary and pancreatic disease, use of endoluminal stents and colon cancer screening.

Following a Gastroenterology Fellowship and Residency and Internship in Internal Medicine all at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center Dr. Loughney served as a Lt. Colonel in the Army Medical Corp. He graduated from Georgetown University School of Medicine in 1989.

Education
  • Fellowship Program: Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (1996)
  • Residency Program: Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (1992)
  • Medical School: Georgetown University School of Medicine (1989)
  • Medical School: Georgetown University (1989)
  • Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine
  • Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology
Insurance
    MedStar Health Providers participate with a wide range of health insurance products. We accept self-pay patients and the insurances plans listed below. This list is not comprehensive, it is updated periodically and is subject to change. If you do not see your health insurance plan or product listed, or if you have any questions regarding MedStar Health’s participation with your health plan, please contact your health plan to verify participation with our providers.

    Since the MedStar Health providers span the District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia regions, our participation with DC, Maryland and Virginia Medical Assistance programs varies by provider group. Please contact your MedStar Physician’s Office to assist with verifying Medical Assistance participation. If you are enrolled in a Medicaid Managed Care Organization, please contact your Medicaid health plan to verify participation.

Practice Locations
Member of Medical Staff
  • MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
Awards
  • Top Recommended Gastroenterologist, Washington Consumer Checkbook
  • Washingtonian Magazine Best Doctor, multiple years
  • James Leonard Award for Excellence in Teaching Internal Medicine
  • Tripler Army Medical Center Department of Family Practice Valued Teacher Award
  • Tripler Army Department of Medicine Teacher of the Year Award