John E. Thomas, MD

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I was born and raised in Denver, Colorado, and received a degree in Kinesiology at the University of Colorado at Boulder. My amazing wife and I moved to Milwaukee in 1997, where I completed my Doctor of Medicine at the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) in 2002. I completed a Residency in Family Practice at the St. Michael Hospital in Milwaukee, WI (2002–2005). I was selected as Assistant Chief Resident and then Chief Resident for the program. I received honors and awards for teaching high school diversity programs, nursing, and nurse practitioner programs as well as assisting medical students through their training at MCW. I did this all while running an established primary care practice. I have two incredible boys and two dogs. I enjoy spending as much time as possible with my family. We enjoy being outdoors and staying active. 
"Education is the foundation of my practice. I see it as my responsibility to educate people about their options to personal health care so as to live the fullest life possible. I strive to listen, to explain, and to provide support for decisions and changes regarding health on physical, emotional, and spiritual levels. I passionately enjoy what I do as a physician."
                                                                     John E. Thomas, MD
  • Board Certified Family Practitioner—Diplomat
  • NCQA Nationally Recognized Physician—Patient Centered Medical Home, Level 3; focusing on diabetes, hypertension, lipid disorders, health maintenance, and disease prevention
  • Trained in Basic Life Support with Automated External Defibrillation
  • Recognized for community work, teaching, and mentoring programs ​
Philosophy
  • I strive to establish one-on-one interactions with patients, developing an individualized plan for their health.
  • I emphasize and encourage patients' rights and embrace the duty to participate individually and collectively in the planning and implementation of their health care. Patients can have control over their health. I help them realize this.
  • "Let food be thy medicine and medicine your food!" If you can make lifestyle changes and avoid medications—let me help you!
  • I really want the best for my patients, and I do expect that patients take some responsibility for their health care. So we do this together!
  • My focus is on prevention, lifestyle modification, education, and living life.

Professional Experience

  • Physician--Paladina Health, a "corporate level" DPC, Pueblo, CO
  • Assistant Clinical Professor--Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW), Department of Family and Community Medicine 
  • Medical Director--Froedtert & Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW), Milwaukee Fire Department "Fit for Duty" Physical and Wellness Program 
  • Interim Medical Director--Froedtert & MCW, CP-Sunnyslope Health Center, Brookfield, WI
  • Medical Director--Eagle's Wing Free Clinic, Muskego, WI
  • Clinic Preceptor--CSU-Pueblo, Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program
  • Clinic Preceptor--IntelliTec College, Pueblo, Medical Assistant Program
  • Clinical Preceptor--Third-year family medicine clerkship
  • Physician First Aid Provider--First-aid room coverage for select Milwaukee Brewer home games, Milwaukee, WI
  • Clinical Advisor--to fourth-year medical students,  MCW
  • Clinical Preceptor--Marquette University Nurse Practitioner Program, Milwaukee, WI
  • Clinical Preceptor--Concordia University Nurse Practitioner Program, Milwaukee, WI
  • Community Mentor--Harambee Community School, Milwaukee, WI
  • Chief Resident--St. Michael Hospital Family Medicine 
  • Assistant Chief Resident--St. Michael Hospital Family Medicine

Awards

  • Marvin Wagner Clinical Preceptor Award (peer nominated)
  • Milwaukee Magazine's Top Doctors
  • MCW Clinical Teaching award (peer nominated)
  • Community Service Award--St. Michael Family Practice Residency             
  • The Ralph G. Burnett Memorial Award (merit based)
  • Dr. Marvin Wagner Clinical Mentorship Award (merit based)        
  • Advanced Medical Opportunity Scholarship (merit based)
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