Mika Thomas, RDN,LDN
- Position: Outpatient Nutrition Counseling
- Primary Specialties: Bariatrics, Dietitian-Nutritionist
- Languages Spoken: English
- Gender: Female
About the provider
Mika is a full-time dietitian who joined Horizon Health in April 2024. She assesses patients' dietary needs, and provides nutrition counseling and education.
Mika has more than 26 years of experience as a dietitian. Her background includes diabetic meal planning and managing a team of dietitians responsible for inpatient and outpatient care.
Mika was born and raised in Terre Haute. In her free time, she enjoys traveling, spending time with family, and watching football, basketball, and baseball.
Mika provides nutrition counseling for the following:
- Cardiovascular Health Management
- Weight Management
- Bariatrics
- Wound Healing/Pressure Ulcers
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Cancer
- Malnutrition
- Gastrointestinal Disorders (Including, but not limited to: Celiac Disease, Cirrhosis, Colostomy, Ileostomy, Diarrhea/Constipation, Gallbladder, GERD, Gastroparesis, Crohn’s Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Pancreatitis, Diverticulosis)
- Dysphagia
- Tube Feeding Management
- Food Allergies
- Nutrition During Pregnancy
- Eating Disorders (Although our dietitians do not specialize in eating disorders, we are happy to provide an initial assessment to determine if the patient is appropriate to continue seeking nutrition counseling at Horizon Health, or if more intensive eating disorder treatment is needed.)
- General Nutrition Education
Fax referrals to 833-944-2236.
Education
- College
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Bachelors Degree in Dietetics
Indiana State University
Terre Haute IN
Professional Organizations
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics