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Sanjay M. Thomas

Sanjay M. Thomas, MD

Minimally Invasive General Surgery

Accepting New Patients
Online Booking
Telehealth Visits

Highlights

Age Groups Seen

  • Adult 18-65
  • Older Adult >65

Languages

  • English

Gender

Male

Hospital Affiliations

  • Nuvance Health - Vassar Brothers Medical Center

About Sanjay M. Thomas

Professional Statement

Dr. Sanjay Thomas is a board-certified general surgeon and believes that true health is emotional, physical and spiritual wellbeing. His area of expertise includes gastrointestinal minimally invasive, laparoscopic and robotic surgery. Dr. Thomas prides himself in teaching his patients healthy habits and educating future doctors as program director of the transitional year residency. In his free time, Dr. Thomas enjoys spending time with his family, listening to all types of music and playing the guitar/piano.

Get To Know Me

Why should someone choose you to care for their health?
I treat all patients as if they are a part of my family.

What is the most important thing your patients should expect from their professional relationship with you? What do you expect from them?
I expect my patients to be honest with me about their fears, pain and needs. In turn, I will be honest with them and hopefullly help alleviate their pain via surgery.

How do you spend your personal time when you're not caring for patients?
I love to run, listen to music and spend time with my family.

Why did you choose your specialty and what is its greatest reward?
I chose surgery to help alleviate my patients from their sufffering/pain.

Expertise

Education

  • Residency: Bassett Medical Center, Surgery (General Surgery), 2013
  • Residency: In His Image Family Medicine Residency Program, Family Medicine, 2006
  • Medical School: Albany Medical College, 2003

Board Certifications

  • Surgery (General Surgery): American Board of Surgery

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Locations

  1. Nuvance Health Medical Practice - General Surgery Poughkeepsie
Need help scheduling? Call 845-214-1800

Insurance

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Search plans
  • Aetna
  • Capital District Physicians' Health Plan
  • Centivo
  • Cigna
  • Coventry-Aetna
  • Emblem Health
  • EmblemHealth
  • Empire BlueCross Blue Shield
  • Empire Health Plan
  • Empire Plan
  • Fidelis Care
  • Hamaspik
  • MagnaCare
  • Medicaid Connecticut
  • Medicaid New York
  • Medicare New York
  • Medicare Railroad
  • Multiplan Inc
  • MVP Health Care
  • New York Workers Compensation
  • Northwell Direct
  • Oxford Health Plans
  • Tricare Humana Military
  • United Healthcare
  • Wellcare

Ratings & Reviews

4.8 out of 5

84 ratings, 11 reviews

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    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/23/2025

    Sanjay Thomas is a total asset to this establishment and I would recommend this Doctor to family & friends

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/19/2025

    Everything about the visit was top-notch. scheduling (which is VERY important), zero wait in the "waiting room", highly informed nurses, zero waiting once in the exam room and prompt visit by Dr Thomas.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/13/2025

    He was great! What a doctor!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/23/2025

    Dr. Thomas is an excellent doctor, he saved my life.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/10/2025

    Receptionist was rude and had an attitude. Another receptionist was on phone with patient and very rude, talking very loud could easily be heard by others. Dr Thomas himself was extremely friendly, knowledgeable and very nice

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/7/2025

    He provided me with realistic advice and information.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/13/2025

    Provider provided good insight about my condition and very through

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/6/2025

    very concern of my situation

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/26/2025

    I thought my inguinal hernia was strangling my intestines and thought I needed surgery right away. I’m self employed and need to finish projects before surgery. He assure me it was not an emergency and needs to be watched. He put me at ease and helped me understand how to manage my symptoms and what to look for. He reassured me. Thanks I would definitely recommend Dr Thomas and I feel comfortable letting him do my surgery

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/24/2025

    Very professional Very kind and caring Would not hesitate to have him for future issues

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/6/2025

    A gentleman with great professionalism, genuine concern for his patients, pleasant demeanor, friendly and informative.