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I. Raymond Thomason
( out of 11 reviews )

I. Raymond Thomason, MD

Languages spoken: English

Clinical Locations

Primary Location

University of Utah Hospital

Liver Transplant
50 N Medical Dr
Salt Lake City , UT 84132

Kidney & Liver Clinic

Kidney and Liver Clinic
50 N Medical Dr
Salt Lake City , UT 84132

Dr. Ray Thomason graduated from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School and completed post-graduate medical education in Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology/Hepatology at the University of Utah. He has been involved in Transplant Hepatology in Utah since 1986. He is board certified in Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Transplant Hepatology.

His main clinical and research interests include the management of chronic viral hepatitis, non-alcoholic liver disease and liver transplantation. He has published articles on these and other topics.

Dr. Thomason joined the Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition at the University of Utah School of Medicine in 2013 as Assistant Professor of Medicine where he primarily functions in Transplant Hepatology.

Board Certification

American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Gastroenterology)
American Board of Internal Medicine (Internal Medicine)
National Board of Medical Examiners

Patient Rating

Patients consistently praise Dr. Thomason for strong clinical skill, clear explanations, a whole-health approach, and the time he spends with them, often reporting he put them at ease and provided thorough follow-up and home-care instructions. Nursing and technical staff are repeatedly described as skilled, compassionate, and attentive, with many noting comfortable, clean procedures and good protection of privacy. A minority of comments noted administrative problems such as long waits, scheduling delays, missing pre-procedure emails, and occasional lapses in follow-up or communication.

Generated via Patient Reviews

4.7 /5
( out of 11 reviews )

The patient rating score is an average of all responses on our patient experience survey. The rating averages scores for all questions about care from our providers. The scale on which responses are measured is 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.


Dec 03, 2023
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

To the best of my knowledge, I did not interact with Dr. Thomason.

Feb 10, 2023
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

Very good Dr.

Jan 21, 2023
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

Very caring

Mar 26, 2022
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

No bad experiences

Mar 20, 2022
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

Good visit!

Feb 08, 2022
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

Excellent care

Feb 07, 2022
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

Very good experience

Jan 29, 2022
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

Appreciate the time Dr Thomason spent with me on the virtual visit! Many time I feel like the virtual visits are abbreviated but Dr Thomason covered everything necessary.

Dec 04, 2021
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

Good

Nov 14, 2021
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

Very pleased with my doctor, Dr. Thomason!

Nov 10, 2021
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

Ok experience.

Nov 06, 2021
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

I am so comfortable with Dr Thomason. And it means the world to me that he takes so much time with me every visit. I feel like I am his ONE AND ONLY patient. So when there is a delay with the appointment time, I fully understand why and know he's giving someone else the attention that I love from him.

Jul 19, 2021
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

Excellent dr

Jul 05, 2021
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

Very goog loved it

Jul 05, 2021
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

He is the Very Best in our Book! We would definitely recommend him

Jun 19, 2021
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

always kind and professional

Apr 03, 2021
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

My wait time was one hour and 10 minutes, which was awful. Doctor Thomason is a good Doctor and once he connected with me it was great.

Mar 30, 2021
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

Very good experience.

Mar 28, 2021
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

The doctor is incredibly cordial and professional

Mar 19, 2021
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

Enjoyed a great chat with this doctor. Answered all questions I had.

Jan 27, 2021
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

He didn't explain the reasons very well that he was going to schedule the upcoming tests.

Dec 17, 2020
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

Dr. Thomason is incredible. I have multiple health issues and he asks about them all. he takes a whole health approach and doesn't turn a blind eye to non-liver issues knowing that the liver can affect the rest of the body and vice versa. He has a wealth of knowledge and can easily explain complex bodily processes and tests in a way that anyone could understand.

Dec 03, 2020
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

fantastic.

Nov 27, 2020
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

good

Nov 06, 2020
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

Dr. Thomason is very attentive and genuinely cares about me.

Aug 22, 2020
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

we felt like he really cared about our daughter and wanted to help us with anything to make her life better.

Aug 21, 2020
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

Good

Jun 12, 2020
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

very positive visit with doctor

Jun 12, 2020
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

Dr. Thomason is the best. He takes the time to fully understand how I'm doing and has a whole health outlook. He doesn't disregard anything I tell him and is an expert in my rare condition. I have learned so much from him and trust him.

Jun 08, 2020
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

I had a very good appt with Dr. Thomasson. He answered all my questions and concerns. He has excellent health care manners.


Patient comments are gathered from our patient experience survey and displayed in their entirety. For the convenience of our visitors, some patient comments have been translated from their original language into English while preserving their original meaning as accurately as possible. Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.

Dr. Ray Thomason graduated from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School and completed post-graduate medical education in Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology/Hepatology at the University of Utah. He has been involved in Transplant Hepatology in Utah since 1986. He is board certified in Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Transplant Hepatology.

His main clinical and research interests include the management of chronic viral hepatitis, non-alcoholic liver disease and liver transplantation. He has published articles on these and other topics.

Dr. Thomason joined the Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition at the University of Utah School of Medicine in 2013 as Assistant Professor of Medicine where he primarily functions in Transplant Hepatology.

Board Certification and Academic Information

Academic Departments Internal Medicine -Associate Professor (Clinical)
Academic Divisions Gastroenterology
Board Certification
American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Gastroenterology)
American Board of Internal Medicine (Internal Medicine)
National Board of Medical Examiners

Education history

Undergraduate Biology - Southern Methodist University B.A.
Professional Medical Medicine - University of Texas Southwestern M.D.
Internship Internal Medicine - University of Utah School of Medicine Intern
Residency Internal Medicine - University of Utah School of Medicine Resident
Fellowship Gastroenterology - University of Utah School of Medicine Fellow

Selected Publications

Journal Article

  1. Charlton M, Levitsky J, Aqel B, O'Grady J, Hemibach J, RInella M, Ghabril M, Thomason R, Burra P, Little EC, Berenguer M, Shaked A, Trotter J, Roberts J, Rodriguez-Davalos M, Rela M, Pomfret E, Saliba F (2018). International Liver Transplant Society Consensus Statement on IMMUNOSUPPRESSION IN LIVER TRANSPLANT RECIPIENTS.LID - 10.1097/TP.0000000000002147 [doi]. Transplantation, 102(5), 727-743.
  2. Nelson DR, Zeuzem S, Andreone P, Ferenci P, Herring R, Jensen DM, Marcellin P, Pockros PJ, Rodríguez-Torres M, Rossaro L, Rustgi VK, Sepe T, Sulkowski M, Thomason IR, Yoshida EM, Chan A, Hill G (2012). Balapiravir plus peginterferon alfa-2a (40KD)/ribavirin in a randomized trial of hepatitis C genotype 1 patients. Ann Hepatol, 11(1), 15-31.

Case Report

  1. Ferrel MN, Iriana S, Thomason IR, Ma CL, Tsarova K, Wilson BD, McKellar SH, Ryan JJ (2021). Constrictive Pericarditis Due to Repeated Chest Trauma in a Mixed Martial Arts Fighter. BMC Cardiovasc Disord, 21(561).

Abstract

  1. Box TD, Boschert ME, Thomason IR, et. al (1998). Hemolysis in Patients Being Treated with Combination Intron A I Ribavirin for Chronic Hepatitis C (HCV) Infection. Hepatology; ABST 1647. [Also a Poster Presentation]. 28(4), 574A.