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Eric J. Thomas, MD, MPH, is fellowship-trained and board-certified in internal medicine. He’s passionate and knowledgeable about disease prevention and health promotion through diet and exercise. He helps patients manage multiple complex medical conditions by thoughtfully evaluating new symptoms to make timely and correct diagnoses.
Thomas encourages patient engagement and shared decision-making in all aspects of care. He believes primary care is team-based, with the patient being the most important team member. He works with a remarkable multidisciplinary team that strives to be responsive to calls and messages and listens closely to patient concerns.
Thomas is a professor in the Department of Internal Medicine and associate dean for healthcare quality at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston. He holds the Griff T. Ross Professorship in Humanities and Technology in Health Care.
Since 1992, Thomas has conducted research on patient safety. His work was heavily cited in the National Academy of Medicine’s report on medical error. His current research focuses on diagnostic errors, measuring safety culture, improving teamwork, and using health information technology to improve quality and safety.
In 2007, Thomas received the John M. Eisenberg Patient Safety and Quality Award for Research from the National Quality Forum and Joint Commission. He co-leads a wide range of efforts to measure and improve the quality and safety of care delivered at UT Physicians clinics. As a professor, he teaches students, residents, and junior faculty members.
Outside of work, Thomas enjoys spending time with his family. He likes to cook, read, and exercise through swimming, cycling, or hiking.
Dr. Eric Thomas is a national expert on quality and safety, included in many news articles:
In malpractice settlements, injured parties often agree to keep mum, Reuters
1 in 20 adult outpatients misdiagnosed, study reports, Boston Globe
Misdiagnosis is more common than drug errors or wrong-site surgery, The Washington Post
All patient experience ratings and comments are submitted by actual patients and are received and validated by a leading independent survey company, NRC Health.
This was my first encounter with Dr. Thomas as a new patient and the entire experience could not have been better. The conversation with his resident was amazing. The nurse was extremely friendly and Dr. Thomas is an excellent listener. I also appreciate his timely follow-up in my chart regarding my labs.
All my concerns were addressed and Dr Thomas's COLOGARD recommendation saved my life!
Dr. Thomas has provided health care to me for more than 15 years. He is one of, if not the best, doctors I've seen.
Yes, I have no complaints about Dr. Thomas. He's a good doctor. And by the way, Dr. Thomas checks me out thoroughly and tells me what's what. And I've been going to Dr. Thomas since 1988. Okay? He's been my doctor ever since I've been working in Harvard. And Dr. Thomas is a good, good doctor and by the way, I'm still seeing him. Okay? That's it. Hello?
Good continued care.
I like Dr. Thomas. This particular visit had a delay of about an hour. The particular resident on staff was mostly interested in asking a bunch of questions about my medical history versus finding out what I thought about my health conditions or what I might want or not want for my care. I didn't find the conversation with the resident to be useful. I wound up making a referral request with the UT app while I was waiting. I didn't mention it to the resident, and he didn't ask. I am hopeful that there will be a different resident next time.
Was ok
Dr. Thomas and Dr. Ahmed are very kind professionals with whom I feel very comfortable with and I'm very happy with the services they provide and I hope to continue seeing them in the future. Thank you.
excellent
I have been so supportive by Dr. Eric and his team literally for many years with beautiful results!
Couldn't be happier with the doctors I seen and their professionalizum concerning my injuries and health looking forward.
Doctor Eric Thomas and the staff are excellent and very professional providers. I am very happy and grateful to have them as my primary care physician.
I truly appreciate the time, professionalism, and interest provided during my appointment. All questions and concerns were addressed and answered. I look forward to working with Dr. Thomas, his staff and the UT Health Center.
I despise wording that asks and it's marketing things, how likely am I? Likely has two meanings here. The better meaning I think of likely implies probability. Are you likely, is this likely to result in a recommendation? I don't go around recommending. Very few people, if any, ask me for feedback or what doctor should I see. But if anyone did, then I would be completely likely to say Dr. Thomas and his team provide excellent care and I feel every confidence in it. So it's just a, maybe it's a matter of semantics, but it's a nuisance to me to be asked about likelihood when it has different meanings. So, bye.
I trust these people.
Dr. Eric Thomas has been my PCP for many years and I have great confidence and satisfaction in the healthcare and advice I receive from him and his staff!
He is a great doctor
Perfect!
Dr Eric Thomas and the attending Dr who both saw me were great and took time to ask all the questions about my health history as this was an establishing care visit. My experience was great with a quick check-in, short wait, and thorough visit. When complete I knew next steps and expectations and always have the MyChart app to contact Dr Thomas if required. Extremely pleased.
Dr Thomas is an excellent primary care physician.
Everyone was exceptional, as always.
I have seen Dr Thomas several times. He and his staff are top notch. I have a high level of respect for him and all the personal that work for him.
Everyone was good at answering all my question
Allow me the patient to voice my concerns. Very patient and interested in my needs and concerns.
They just cheerily friendly to me , that's great as They do understand what is my experience of this physical is so good ..
It was such a pleasant experience. Dr. Thomas is simply amazing!
Very pleased with Dr Thomas
Dr Thomas is the best
Excellent, as usual
Everyone was very friendly from receptionist to doctors and lab personnel. The nurse was not quite as friendly. It would be nice if they introduced themselves. Lab technician that drew my blood was great. My veins don't always want to cooperate. She knew what she was doing!! The 2 doctor system is different but seemed to work. Just want to be sure Dr Thomas is fully engaged in this scenario. Seemed to be