David Thom

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Biography

Dr. Thom is a family medicine physician and PhD-trained epidemiologist, who has over 30 years of experience in clinical care, research and teaching, primarily at Stanford and at the University of California San Francisco (UCSF). Over the course of his career, Dr. Thom has conducted over 20 studies, in the areas of cardiovascular disease, women’s health, the doctor-patient relationship and on health coaching for patients with chronic disease. He has published over 100 peer-reviewed, original research articles and over a dozen book chapters and has presented his work at numerous national and international meetings. Dr. Thom recently served as the Vice Chair for Research in the UCSF Department of Family and Community Medicine from 2015 until his retirement from UCSF in 2018.

In addition to teaching medical students and residents, Dr. Thom has been a research and/or career mentor to over 50 students, residents, fellows and junior faculty members. He served as a core faculty member for the UCSF Primary Care Research Fellowship Program from 2014 to 2018.

Dr. Thom is currently a Clinical Professor of Medicine in the Division of Primary Care and Population Health at Stanford. He provides clinical care and teaches medical students at the Stanford Family Medicine clinic. As a family physician, Dr. Thom diagnoses and treats a wide range of conditions, provides preventive care for patients of all ages, and performs a variety of office procedures.

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Professional Summary

Professional Education

Medical Education: University of California San Diego School of Medicine (1983) CA
PhD, University of Washington School of Public Health, Epidemiology (1991)
MPH, University of Washington School of Public Health, Epidemiology (1989)

Board Certification: American Board of Family Medicine, Family Medicine (1986)

Residency: Santa Rosa Family Practice (1986) CA

AB, Stanford University, Human Biology (1979)

Publications

An intervention to increase patients' trust in their physicians
Thom, D. H., Bloch, D. A., & Segal, E. S. (1999). An intervention to increase patients' trust in their physicians. ACADEMIC MEDICINE, 74(2), 195–98.
Differences in socioeconomic status and survival among white and black men with prostate cancer
Robbins, A. S., Whittemore, A. S., & Thom, D. H. (2000). Differences in socioeconomic status and survival among white and black men with prostate cancer. AMERICAN JOURNAL OF EPIDEMIOLOGY, 151(4), 409–16.
Risk of sudden versus nonsudden cardiac death in patients with coronary artery disease
Every, N., Hallstrom, A., McDonald, K. M., Parsons, L., Thom, D., Weaver, D., & Hlatky, M. A. (2002). Risk of sudden versus nonsudden cardiac death in patients with coronary artery disease. AMERICAN HEART JOURNAL, 144(3), 390–96.

C-reactive protein, Helicobacter pylori, Chlamydia pneumoniae, cytomegalovirus and risk for myocardial infarction
Witherell, H. L., Smith, K. L., Friedman, G. D., Ley, C., Thom, D. H., Orentreich, N., … Parsonnet, J. (2003). C-reactive protein, Helicobacter pylori, Chlamydia pneumoniae, cytomegalovirus and risk for myocardial infarction. ANNALS OF EPIDEMIOLOGY, 13(3), 170–77.

Knowledge and beliefs regarding Type 2 diabetes mellitus in rural Mexico
Valenzuela, G. A., Mata, J. E., Mata, A. S., Gabali, C., Gaona, E., Thom, D., & LeBaron, S. (2003). Knowledge and beliefs regarding Type 2 diabetes mellitus in rural Mexico. ETHNICITY & HEALTH, 8(4), 353–60.

A new instrument to measure appropriateness of services in primary care
Thom, D. H., Kravitz, R. L., Kelly-Reif, S., Sprinkle, R. V., Hopkins, J. R., & Rubenstein, L. V. (2004). A new instrument to measure appropriateness of services in primary care. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL FOR QUALITY IN HEALTH CARE, 16(2), 133–40.

ASSOCIATION OF PRIOR INFECTION WITH CHLAMYDIA-PNEUMONIAE AND ANGIOGRAPHICALLY DEMONSTRATED CORONARY-ARTERY DISEASE
Thom, D. H., Grayston, J. T., Siscovick, D. S., Wang, S. P., Weiss, N. S., & Daling, J. R. (1992). ASSOCIATION OF PRIOR INFECTION WITH CHLAMYDIA-PNEUMONIAE AND ANGIOGRAPHICALLY DEMONSTRATED CORONARY-ARTERY DISEASE. JAMA-JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION, 268(1), 68–72.

SPONTANEOUS-ABORTION AND SUBSEQUENT ADVERSE BIRTH OUTCOMES
Thom, D. H., Nelson, L. M., & Vaughan, T. L. (1992). SPONTANEOUS-ABORTION AND SUBSEQUENT ADVERSE BIRTH OUTCOMES. AMERICAN JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY, 166(1), 111–16.

Personal health records in a public hospital: experience at the HIV/AIDS clinic at San Francisco General Hospital
Kahn, J. S., Hilton, J. F., Van Nunnery, T., Leasure, S., Bryant, K. M., Hare, C. B., & Thorn, D. H. (2010). Personal health records in a public hospital: experience at the HIV/AIDS clinic at San Francisco General Hospital. JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN MEDICAL INFORMATICS ASSOCIATION, 17(2), 224–28.

A Cross-Sectional Study of Barriers to Personal Health Record Use among Patients Attending a Safety-Net Clinic
Hilton, J. F., Barkoff, L., Chang, O., Halperin, L., Ratanawongsa, N., Sarkar, U., … Kahn, J. S. (2012). A Cross-Sectional Study of Barriers to Personal Health Record Use among Patients Attending a Safety-Net Clinic. PLOS ONE, 7(2).

STRUCTURED STUDENT INTERVIEWS OF ELDERS AT HOME DURING A FAMILY-PRACTICE CLERKSHIP
Thom, D., Yeo, G., & LeBaron, S. (1995). STRUCTURED STUDENT INTERVIEWS OF ELDERS AT HOME DURING A FAMILY-PRACTICE CLERKSHIP. ACADEMIC MEDICINE, 70(5), 446–47.

Evaluation of parturition and other reproductive variables as risk factors for urinary incontinence in later life
Thom, D. H., VANDENEEDEN, S. K., & Brown, J. S. (1997). Evaluation of parturition and other reproductive variables as risk factors for urinary incontinence in later life. OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY, 90(6), 983–89.

Use and accuracy of state death certificates for classification of sudden cardiac deaths in high-risk populations
Every, N. R., Parsons, L., Hlatky, M. A., McDonald, K. M., Thom, D., Hallstrom, A. P., … Weaver, W. D. (1997). Use and accuracy of state death certificates for classification of sudden cardiac deaths in high-risk populations. AMERICAN HEART JOURNAL, 134(6), 1129–32.

Reproductive and hormonal risk factors for urinary incontinence in later life: A review of the clinical and epidemiologic literature
Thom, D. H., & Brown, J. S. (1998). Reproductive and hormonal risk factors for urinary incontinence in later life: A review of the clinical and epidemiologic literature. JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN GERIATRICS SOCIETY, 46(11), 1411–17.

Re: "Differences in socioeconomic status and survival among white and black men with prostate cancer" - Reply
Robbins, A. S., Whittemore, A. S., & Thom, D. H. (2000). Re: "Differences in socioeconomic status and survival among white and black men with prostate cancer" - Reply. AMERICAN JOURNAL OF EPIDEMIOLOGY, 152(5), 494–94.

Patients' race, ethnicity, language, and trust in a physician
Stepanikova, I., Mollborn, S., Cook, K. S., Thom, D. H., & Kramer, R. M. (2006). Patients' race, ethnicity, language, and trust in a physician. JOURNAL OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL BEHAVIOR, 47(4), 390–405.

Opioids for chronic nonmalignant pain - Attitudes and practices of primary care physicians in the UCSF/Stanford Collaborative Research Network
Potter, M., Schafer, S., Gonzalez-Mendez, E., Gjeltema, K., Lopez, A., Wu, J., … Croughan-Minihane, M. (2001). Opioids for chronic nonmalignant pain - Attitudes and practices of primary care physicians in the UCSF/Stanford Collaborative Research Network. JOURNAL OF FAMILY PRACTICE, 50(2), 145–51.

Effects of a self-administered previsit questionnaire to enhance awareness of patients' concerns in primary care
Hornberger, J., Thom, D., & MaCurdy, T. (1997). Effects of a self-administered previsit questionnaire to enhance awareness of patients' concerns in primary care. JOURNAL OF GENERAL INTERNAL MEDICINE, 12(10), 597–606.

African-American clinicians providing HIV care: The experience of the national HIV/AIDS clinicians' consultation center
Mahoney, M. R., Sterkenburg, C., Thom, D. H., & Goldschmidt, R. H. (2008). African-American clinicians providing HIV care: The experience of the national HIV/AIDS clinicians' consultation center. JOURNAL OF THE NATIONAL MEDICAL ASSOCIATION, 100(7), 779–82.

Costs for a Health Coaching Intervention for Chronic Care Management
Wagner, T. H., Willard-Grace, R., Chen, E., Bodenheimer, T., & Thom, D. H. (2016). Costs for a Health Coaching Intervention for Chronic Care Management. AMERICAN JOURNAL OF MANAGED CARE, 22(4), E141–E146.

Cost of pelvic organ prolapse surgery in the United States
Subak, L. L., Waetjen, L. E., Van den Eeden, S., Thom, D. H., Vittinghoff, E., & Brown, J. S. (2001). Cost of pelvic organ prolapse surgery in the United States. OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY, 98(4), 646–51.

Pelvic organ prolapse surgery in the United States, 1997
Brown, J. S., Waetjen, L. E., Subak, L. L., Thom, D. H., Van den Eeden, S., & Vittinghoff, E. (2002). Pelvic organ prolapse surgery in the United States, 1997. AMERICAN JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY, 186(4), 712–16.

Urinary incontinence, fecal incontinence and pelvic organ prolapse in a population-based, racially diverse cohort: prevalence and risk factors.
Rortveit, G., Subak, L. L., Thom, D. H., Creasman, J. M., Vittinghoff, E., Van Den Eeden, S. K., & Brown, J. S. (2010). Urinary incontinence, fecal incontinence and pelvic organ prolapse in a population-based, racially diverse cohort: prevalence and risk factors. Female Pelvic Medicine & Reconstructive Surgery, 16(5), 278–83.

Childbirth and Female Sexual Function Later in Life
Fehniger, J. E., Brown, J. S., Creasman, J. M., Van Den Eeden, S. K., Thom, D. H., Subak, L. L., & Huang, A. J. (2013). Childbirth and Female Sexual Function Later in Life. OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY, 122(5), 988–97.

Pelvic floor disorders and quality of life in women with self-reported irritable bowel syndrome
Wang, J., Varma, M. G., Creasman, J. M., Subak, L. L., Brown, J. S., Thom, D. H., & van den Eeden, S. K. (2010). Pelvic floor disorders and quality of life in women with self-reported irritable bowel syndrome. ALIMENTARY PHARMACOLOGY & THERAPEUTICS, 31(3), 424–31.

The Impact of Multimorbidity on Sexual Function in Middle-Aged and Older Women: Beyond the Single Disease Perspective
Appa, A. A., Creasman, J., Brown, J. S., Van den Eeden, S. K., Thom, D. H., Subak, L. L., & Huang, A. J. (2014). The Impact of Multimorbidity on Sexual Function in Middle-Aged and Older Women: Beyond the Single Disease Perspective. JOURNAL OF SEXUAL MEDICINE, 11(11), 2744–55.

Diabetes Mellitus and Sexual Function in Middle-Aged and Older Women
Copeland, K. L., Brown, J. S., Creasman, J. M., Van Den Eeden, S. K., Subak, L. L., Thom, D. H., … Huang, A. J. (2012). Diabetes Mellitus and Sexual Function in Middle-Aged and Older Women. OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY, 120(2), 331–40.

Incidence of and Risk Factors for Change in Urinary Incontinence Status in a Prospective Cohort of Middle-Aged and Older Women: The Reproductive Risk of Incontinence Study in Kaiser
Thom, D. H., Brown, J. S., Schembri, M., Ragins, A. I., Subak, L. L., & Van Den Eeden, S. K. (2010). Incidence of and Risk Factors for Change in Urinary Incontinence Status in a Prospective Cohort of Middle-Aged and Older Women: The Reproductive Risk of Incontinence Study in Kaiser. JOURNAL OF UROLOGY, 184(4), 1394–1401.

Bridging the gap: determinants of undiagnosed or untreated urinary incontinence in women
Duralde, E. R., Walter, L. C., Van den Eeden, S. K., Nakagawa, S., Subak, L. L., Brown, J. S., … Huang, A. J. (2016). Bridging the gap: determinants of undiagnosed or untreated urinary incontinence in women. AMERICAN JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY, 214(2), 266.e1–266.e9.

Interpersonal Violence, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, and Menopause-Related Sexual Dysfunction in an Ethnically-Diverse, Community-Based Sample of Women
Gibson, C., Huang, A., McCaw, B., Shan, J., Subak, L., Thom, D., & Van den Eeden, S. (2017). Interpersonal Violence, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, and Menopause-Related Sexual Dysfunction in an Ethnically-Diverse, Community-Based Sample of Women. MENOPAUSE-THE JOURNAL OF THE NORTH AMERICAN MENOPAUSE SOCIETY, 24(12), 1433.

Fecal Incontinence Decreases Sexual Quality of Life, But Does Not Prevent Sexual Activity in Women
Imhoff, L. R., Brown, J. S., Creasman, J. M., Subak, L. L., Van den Eeden, S. K., Thom, D. H., … Huang, A. J. (2012). Fecal Incontinence Decreases Sexual Quality of Life, But Does Not Prevent Sexual Activity in Women. DISEASES OF THE COLON & RECTUM, 55(10), 1059–65.

Hysterectomy and urinary incontinence: a systematic review
Brown, J. S., Sawaya, G., Thom, D. H., & Grady, D. (2000). Hysterectomy and urinary incontinence: a systematic review. LANCET, 356(9229), 535–39.

Patient-physician trust: An exploratory study
Thom, D. H., & Campbell, B. (1997). Patient-physician trust: An exploratory study. JOURNAL OF FAMILY PRACTICE, 44(2), 169–76.

Unmet expectations for care and patient-physician relationship
Bell, R. A., Kravitz, R. L., Thom, D., Krupat, E., & Azari, R. (2002). Unmet expectations for care and patient-physician relationship. JOURNAL OF GENERAL INTERNAL MEDICINE, 17(11), 817–24.

Variation in estimates of urinary incontinence prevalence in the community: Effects of differences in definition, population characteristics, and study type
Thom, D. (1998). Variation in estimates of urinary incontinence prevalence in the community: Effects of differences in definition, population characteristics, and study type. JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN GERIATRICS SOCIETY, 46(4), 473–80.

Request fulfillment in office practice - Antecedents and relationship to outcomes
Kravitz, R. L., Bell, R. A., Azari, R., Krupat, E., Kelly-Reif, S., & Thom, D. (2002). Request fulfillment in office practice - Antecedents and relationship to outcomes. MEDICAL CARE, 40(1), 38–51.

Medically recognized urinary incontinence and risks of hospitalization, nursing home admission and mortality
Thom, D. H., Haan, M. N., & VandenEeden, S. K. (1997). Medically recognized urinary incontinence and risks of hospitalization, nursing home admission and mortality. AGE AND AGEING, 26(5), 367–74.

Unsaid but not forgotten - Patients' unvoiced desires in office visits
Bell, R. A., Kravitz, R. L., Thom, D., Krupat, E., & Azari, R. (2001). Unsaid but not forgotten - Patients' unvoiced desires in office visits. ARCHIVES OF INTERNAL MEDICINE, 161(16), 1977–84.

Research interests of physicians in two practice-based primary care research networks.
Croughan-Minihane, M. S., Thom, D. H., & Petitti, D. B. (1999). Research interests of physicians in two practice-based primary care research networks. The Western Journal of Medicine, 170(1), 19–24.

Further validation and reliability testing of the Trust in Physician Scale. The Stanford Trust Study Physicians.
Thom, D. H., Ribisl, K. M., Stewart, A. L., & Luke, D. A. (1999). Further validation and reliability testing of the Trust in Physician Scale. The Stanford Trust Study Physicians. Medical Care, 37(5), 510–7.

Training physicians to increase patient trust.
Thom, D. H. (2000). Training physicians to increase patient trust. Journal of Evaluation in Clinical Practice, 6(3), 245–53.

Physician behaviors that predict patient trust.
Thom, D. H. (2001). Physician behaviors that predict patient trust. The Journal of Family Practice, 50(4), 323–8.

When physicians and patients think alike: Patient-centered beliefs and their impact on satisfaction and trust
Krupat, E., Bell, R. A., Kravitz, R. L., Thom, D., & Azari, R. (2001). When physicians and patients think alike: Patient-centered beliefs and their impact on satisfaction and trust. JOURNAL OF FAMILY PRACTICE, 50(12), 1057–62.

Antibiotic use and occlusive stroke: weighing a negative result.
Thom, D. H. (2001). Antibiotic use and occlusive stroke: weighing a negative result. The American Journal of Medicine, 111(5), 409–11.

Patient trust in the physician: relationship to patient requests.
Thom, D. H., Kravitz, R. L., Bell, R. A., Krupat, E., & Azari, R. (2002). Patient trust in the physician: relationship to patient requests. Family Practice, 19(5), 476–83.

Use of antibiotics is not associated with decreased risk of myocardial infarction among patients with diabetes.
Karter, A. J., Thom, D. H., Liu, J., Moffet, H. H., Ferrara, A., & Selby, J. V. (2003). Use of antibiotics is not associated with decreased risk of myocardial infarction among patients with diabetes. Diabetes Care, 26(7), 2100–6.

Proceedings of the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases International Symposium on Epidemiologic Issues in Urinary Incontinence in Women.
Brown, J. S., Nyberg, L. M., Kusek, J. W., Burgio, K. L., Diokno, A. C., Foldspang, A., … Thom, D. H. (2003). Proceedings of the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases International Symposium on Epidemiologic Issues in Urinary Incontinence in Women. American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 188(6), S77–88.

Direct observation of requests for clinical services in office practice: what do patients want and do they get it?
Kravitz, R. L., Bell, R. A., Azari, R., Kelly-Reif, S., Krupat, E., & Thom, D. H. (2003). Direct observation of requests for clinical services in office practice: what do patients want and do they get it? Archives of Internal Medicine, 163(14), 1673–81.

Patient choice - A Randomized controlled trial of provider selection
Hsu, J., Schmittdiel, J., Krupat, E., Stein, T., Thom, D., Fireman, B., & Selby, J. (2003). Patient choice - A Randomized controlled trial of provider selection. JOURNAL OF GENERAL INTERNAL MEDICINE, 18(5), 319–25.

Measuring patients' trust in physicians when assessing quality of care.
Thom, D. H., Hall, M. A., & Pawlson, L. G. (2004). Measuring patients' trust in physicians when assessing quality of care. Health Affairs (Project Hope), 23(4), 124–32.

Description and evaluation of an EBM curriculum using a block rotation.
Thom, D. H., Haugen, J., Sommers, P. S., & Lovett, P. (2004). Description and evaluation of an EBM curriculum using a block rotation. BMC Medical Education, 4, 19.

Urologic diseases in America project: urinary incontinence in women-national trends in hospitalizations, office visits, treatment and economic impact.
Thom, D. H., Nygaard, I. E., & Calhoun, E. A. (2005). Urologic diseases in America project: urinary incontinence in women-national trends in hospitalizations, office visits, treatment and economic impact. The Journal of Urology, 173(4), 1295–301.

Differences in prevalence of urinary incontinence by race/ethnicity.
Thom, D. H., van den Eeden, S. K., Ragins, A. I., Wassel-Fyr, C., Vittinghof, E., Subak, L. L., & Brown, J. S. (2006). Differences in prevalence of urinary incontinence by race/ethnicity. The Journal of Urology, 175(1), 259–64.

Childhood urinary symptoms predict adult overactive bladder symptoms.
Fitzgerald, M. P., Thom, D. H., Wassel-Fyr, C., Subak, L., Brubaker, L., Van Den Eeden, S. K., & Brown, J. S. (2006). Childhood urinary symptoms predict adult overactive bladder symptoms. The Journal of Urology, 175(3 Pt 1), 989–93.

Sexual activity and function in middle-aged and older women.
Addis, I. B., Van Den Eeden, S. K., Wassel-Fyr, C. L., Vittinghoff, E., Brown, J. S., & Thom, D. H. (2006). Sexual activity and function in middle-aged and older women. Obstetrics and Gynecology, 107(4), 755–64.

Fecal incontinence in females older than aged 40 years: who is at risk?
Varma, M. G., Brown, J. S., Creasman, J. M., Thom, D. H., Van Den Eeden, S. K., Beattie, M. S., & Subak, L. L. (2006). Fecal incontinence in females older than aged 40 years: who is at risk? Diseases of the Colon and Rectum, 49(6), 841–51.

Development and evaluation of a cultural competency training curriculum.
Thom, D. H., Tirado, M. D., Woon, T. L., & McBride, M. R. (2006). Development and evaluation of a cultural competency training curriculum. BMC Medical Education, 6, 38.

Urinary incontinence and pelvic floor dysfunction in Asian-American women.
Huang, A. J., Thom, D. H., Kanaya, A. M., Wassel-Fyr, C. L., Van den Eeden, S. K., Ragins, A. I., … Brown, J. S. (2006). Urinary incontinence and pelvic floor dysfunction in Asian-American women. American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 195(5), 1331–7.

The prevalence of urinary incontinence among community-dwelling adult men: Results from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey
Anger, J. T., Saigal, C. S., Stothers, L., Thom, D. H., Rodriguez, L. V., & Litwin, M. S. (2006). The prevalence of urinary incontinence among community-dwelling adult men: Results from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. JOURNAL OF UROLOGY, 175(4), 5.

Concordance of chart abstraction and patient recall of intrapartum variables up to 53 years later.
Hopkins, L. M., Caughey, A. B., Brown, J. S., Wassel Fyr, C. L., Creasman, J. M., Vittinghoff, E., … Thom, D. H. (2007). Concordance of chart abstraction and patient recall of intrapartum variables up to 53 years later. American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 196(3), 233.e1–6.

Urinary incontinence in older community-dwelling women: the role of cognitive and physical function decline.
Huang, A. J., Brown, J. S., Thom, D. H., Fink, H. A., & Yaffe, K. (2007). Urinary incontinence in older community-dwelling women: the role of cognitive and physical function decline. Obstetrics and Gynecology, 109(4), 909–16.

Telephone counseling improves smoking cessation rates.
Meites, E., & Thom, D. H. (2007). Telephone counseling improves smoking cessation rates. American Family Physician, 75(5), 650.

Effects of urinary incontinence, comorbidity and race on quality of life outcomes in women.
Ragins, A. I., Shan, J., Thom, D. H., Subak, L. L., Brown, J. S., & Van Den Eeden, S. K. (2008). Effects of urinary incontinence, comorbidity and race on quality of life outcomes in women. The Journal of Urology, 179(2), 651–5; discussion 655.

Complementary and alternative medicine for menopause: a qualitative analysis of women's decision making.
Hill-Sakurai, L. E., Muller, J., & Thom, D. H. (2008). Complementary and alternative medicine for menopause: a qualitative analysis of women's decision making. Journal of General Internal Medicine, 23(5), 619–22.

Obstructive defecation in middle-aged women.
Varma, M. G., Hart, S. L., Brown, J. S., Creasman, J. M., Van Den Eeden, S. K., & Thom, D. H. (2008). Obstructive defecation in middle-aged women. Digestive Diseases and Sciences, 53(10), 2702–9.

Mixed urinary incontinence: greater impact on quality of life.
Frick, A. C., Huang, A. J., Van den Eeden, S. K., Knight, S. K., Creasman, J. M., Yang, J., … Brown, J. S. (2009). Mixed urinary incontinence: greater impact on quality of life. The Journal of Urology, 182(2), 596–600.

Sexual function and aging in racially and ethnically diverse women.
Huang, A. J., Subak, L. L., Thom, D. H., Van Den Eeden, S. K., Ragins, A. I., Kuppermann, M., … Brown, J. S. (2009). Sexual function and aging in racially and ethnically diverse women. Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, 57(8), 1362–8.

Racial differences in pelvic organ prolapse.
Whitcomb, E. L., Rortveit, G., Brown, J. S., Creasman, J. M., Thom, D. H., Van Den Eeden, S. K., & Subak, L. L. (2009). Racial differences in pelvic organ prolapse. Obstetrics and Gynecology, 114(6), 1271–77.

The effectiveness of health coaching, home blood pressure monitoring, and home-titration in controlling hypertension among low-income patients: protocol for a randomized controlled trial
Bennett, H., Laird, K., Margolius, D., Ngo, V., Thom, D. H., & Bodenheimer, T. (2009). The effectiveness of health coaching, home blood pressure monitoring, and home-titration in controlling hypertension among low-income patients: protocol for a randomized controlled trial. BMC PUBLIC HEALTH, 9, 456.

Developing a policy-relevant research agenda for the patient-centered medical home: a focus on outcomes.
Rittenhouse, D. R., Thom, D. H., & Schmittdiel, J. A. (2010). Developing a policy-relevant research agenda for the patient-centered medical home: a focus on outcomes. Journal of General Internal Medicine, 25(6), 593–600.

Using the Teamlet Model to improve chronic care in an academic primary care practice.
Chen, E. H., Thom, D. H., Hessler, D. M., Phengrasamy, L., Hammer, H., Saba, G., & Bodenheimer, T. (2010). Using the Teamlet Model to improve chronic care in an academic primary care practice. Journal of General Internal Medicine, 25 Suppl 4, S610–4.

Lactation and maternal risk of type 2 diabetes: a population-based study.
Schwarz, E. B., Brown, J. S., Creasman, J. M., Stuebe, A., McClure, C. K., Van Den Eeden, S. K., & Thom, D. (2010). Lactation and maternal risk of type 2 diabetes: a population-based study. The American Journal of Medicine, 123(9), 863.e1–6.

Women With Diabetes: Understanding Urinary Incontinence and Help Seeking Behavior
Doshi, A. M., Van Den Eeden, S. K., Morrill, M. Y., Schembri, M., Thom, D. H., & Brown, J. S. (2010). Women With Diabetes: Understanding Urinary Incontinence and Help Seeking Behavior. JOURNAL OF UROLOGY, 184(4), 1402–7.

Physician trust in the patient: development and validation of a new measure.
Thom, D. H., Wong, S. T., Guzman, D., Wu, A., Penko, J., Miaskowski, C., & Kushel, M. (2011). Physician trust in the patient: development and validation of a new measure. Annals of Family Medicine, 9(2), 148–54.

Is primary care providers' trust in socially marginalized patients affected by race?
Moskowitz, D., Thom, D. H., Guzman, D., Penko, J., Miaskowski, C., & Kushel, M. (2011). Is primary care providers' trust in socially marginalized patients affected by race? Journal of General Internal Medicine, 26(8), 846–51.

The effectiveness of peer health coaching in improving glycemic control among low-income patients with diabetes: protocol for a randomized controlled trial.
Ghorob, A., Vivas, M. M., De Vore, D., Ngo, V., Bodenheimer, T., Chen, E., & Thom, D. H. (2011). The effectiveness of peer health coaching in improving glycemic control among low-income patients with diabetes: protocol for a randomized controlled trial. BMC Public Health, 11, 208.

Parturition events and risk of urinary incontinence in later life.
Thom, D. H., Brown, J. S., Schembri, M., Ragins, A. I., Creasman, J. M., & Van Den Eeden, S. K. (2011). Parturition events and risk of urinary incontinence in later life. Neurourology and Urodynamics, 30(8), 1456–61.

Urinary incontinence self-report questions: reproducibility and agreement with bladder diary.
Bradley, C. S., Brown, J. S., Van Den Eeden, S. K., Schembri, M., Ragins, A., & Thom, D. H. (2011). Urinary incontinence self-report questions: reproducibility and agreement with bladder diary. International Urogynecology Journal, 22(12), 1565–71.

Health coaching to improve hypertension treatment in a low-income, minority population.
Margolius, D., Bodenheimer, T., Bennett, H., Wong, J., Ngo, V., Padilla, G., & Thom, D. H. (2012). Health coaching to improve hypertension treatment in a low-income, minority population. Annals of Family Medicine, 10(3), 199–205.

Impact of peer health coaching on glycemic control in low-income patients with diabetes: a randomized controlled trial.
Thom, D. H., Ghorob, A., Hessler, D., De Vore, D., Chen, E., & Bodenheimer, T. A. (2013). Impact of peer health coaching on glycemic control in low-income patients with diabetes: a randomized controlled trial. Annals of Family Medicine, 11(2), 137–44.

The effectiveness of medical assistant health coaching for low-income patients with uncontrolled diabetes, hypertension, and hyperlipidemia: protocol for a randomized controlled trial and baseline characteristics of the study population.
Willard-Grace, R., DeVore, D., Chen, E. H., Hessler, D., Bodenheimer, T., & Thom, D. H. (2013). The effectiveness of medical assistant health coaching for low-income patients with uncontrolled diabetes, hypertension, and hyperlipidemia: protocol for a randomized controlled trial and baseline characteristics of the study population. BMC Family Practice, 14, 27.

Peer coaching to improve diabetes self-management: which patients benefit most?
Moskowitz, D., Thom, D. H., Hessler, D., Ghorob, A., & Bodenheimer, T. (2013). Peer coaching to improve diabetes self-management: which patients benefit most? Journal of General Internal Medicine, 28(7), 938–42.

Clinical predictors and significance of postvoid residual volume in women with diabetes.
Appa, A. A., Brown, J. S., Creasman, J., Van Den Eeden, S. K., Subak, L. L., Thom, D. H., … Huang, A. J. (2013). Clinical predictors and significance of postvoid residual volume in women with diabetes. Diabetes Research and Clinical Practice, 101(2), 164–9.

Does health coaching change patients' trust in their primary care provider?
Thom, D. H., Hessler, D., Willard-Grace, R., Bodenheimer, T., Najmabadi, A., Araujo, C., & Chen, E. H. (2014). Does health coaching change patients' trust in their primary care provider? Patient Education and Counseling, 96(1), 135–8.

Diabetes peer coaching: do "better patients" make better coaches?
Rogers, E. A., Hessler, D. M., Bodenheimer, T. S., Ghorob, A., Vittinghoff, E., & Thom, D. H. (2013). Diabetes peer coaching: do "better patients" make better coaches? The Diabetes Educator, 40(1), 107–15.

The impact of health coaching on medication adherence in patients with poorly controlled diabetes, hypertension, and/or hyperlipidemia: a randomized controlled trial.
Thom, D. H., Willard-Grace, R., Hessler, D., DeVore, D., Prado, C., Bodenheimer, T., & Chen, E. (2015). The impact of health coaching on medication adherence in patients with poorly controlled diabetes, hypertension, and/or hyperlipidemia: a randomized controlled trial. Journal of the American Board of Family Medicine : JABFM, 28(1), 38–45.

The burden of nocturia among middle-aged and older women.
Hsu, A., Nakagawa, S., Walter, L. C., Van Den Eeden, S. K., Brown, J. S., Thom, D. H., … Huang, A. J. (2015). The burden of nocturia among middle-aged and older women. Obstetrics and Gynecology, 125(1), 35–43.

Health coaching by medical assistants to improve control of diabetes, hypertension, and hyperlipidemia in low-income patients: a randomized controlled trial.
Willard-Grace, R., Chen, E. H., Hessler, D., DeVore, D., Prado, C., Bodenheimer, T., & Thom, D. H. (2015). Health coaching by medical assistants to improve control of diabetes, hypertension, and hyperlipidemia in low-income patients: a randomized controlled trial. Annals of Family Medicine, 13(2), 130–8.

Are Low-Income Peer Health Coaches Able to Master and Utilize Evidence-Based Health Coaching?
Goldman, M. L., Ghorob, A., Hessler, D., Yamamoto, R., Thom, D. H., & Bodenheimer, T. (2015). Are Low-Income Peer Health Coaches Able to Master and Utilize Evidence-Based Health Coaching? Annals of Family Medicine, 13 Suppl 1, S36–41.

Clinician perspectives on working with health coaches: A mixed methods approach.
Dubé, K., Willard-Grace, R., O'Connell, B., DeVore, D., Prado, C., Bodenheimer, T., … Thom, D. H. (2015). Clinician perspectives on working with health coaches: A mixed methods approach. Families, Systems & Health : the Journal of Collaborative Family Healthcare, 33(3), 213–21.

What Happens After Health Coaching? Observational Study 1 Year Following a Randomized Controlled Trial.
Sharma, A. E., Willard-Grace, R., Hessler, D., Bodenheimer, T., & Thom, D. H. (2016). What Happens After Health Coaching? Observational Study 1 Year Following a Randomized Controlled Trial. Annals of Family Medicine, 14(3), 200–7.

A Qualitative Study of How Health Coaches Support Patients in Making Health-Related Decisions and Behavioral Changes
Thom, D. H., Wolf, J., Gardner, H., DeVore, D., Lin, M., Ma, A., … Saba, G. (2016). A Qualitative Study of How Health Coaches Support Patients in Making Health-Related Decisions and Behavioral Changes. ANNALS OF FAMILY MEDICINE, 14(6), 509–16.

Extension for Community Healthcare Outcomes (ECHO): a new model for community health worker training and support.
Komaromy, M., Ceballos, V., Zurawski, A., Bodenheimer, T., Thom, D. H., & Arora, S. (2018). Extension for Community Healthcare Outcomes (ECHO): a new model for community health worker training and support. Journal of Public Health Policy, 39(2), 203–216.

Randomized Controlled Trial of Health Coaching for Vulnerable Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease.
Thom, D. H., Willard-Grace, R., Tsao, S., Hessler, D., Huang, B., DeVore, D., … Su, G. (2018). Randomized Controlled Trial of Health Coaching for Vulnerable Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. Annals of the American Thoracic Society, 15(10), 1159–1168.

Health coaching to improve self-management and quality of life for low income patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD): protocol for a randomized controlled trial.
Huang, B., Willard-Grace, R., De Vore, D., Wolf, J., Chirinos, C., Tsao, S., … Thom, D. H. (2017). Health coaching to improve self-management and quality of life for low income patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD): protocol for a randomized controlled trial. BMC Pulmonary Medicine, 17(1), 90.

What do health coaches do? Direct observation of health coach activities during medical and patient-health coach visits at 3 federally qualified health centers.
Johnson, C., Saba, G., Wolf, J., Gardner, H., & Thom, D. H. (2018). What do health coaches do? Direct observation of health coach activities during medical and patient-health coach visits at 3 federally qualified health centers. Patient Education and Counseling, 101(5), 900–907.

Health coaching by medical assistants improves patients' chronic care experience.
Thom, D. H., Hessler, D., Willard-Grace, R., DeVore, D., Prado, C., Bodenheimer, T., & Chen, E. H. (2015). Health coaching by medical assistants improves patients' chronic care experience. The American Journal of Managed Care, 21(10), 685–91.

Day-to-Day Impact of Vaginal Aging questionnaire: a multidimensional measure of the impact of vaginal symptoms on functioning and well-being in postmenopausal women.
Huang, A. J., Gregorich, S. E., Kuppermann, M., Nakagawa, S., Van Den Eeden, S. K., Brown, J. S., … Stewart, A. L. (2015). Day-to-Day Impact of Vaginal Aging questionnaire: a multidimensional measure of the impact of vaginal symptoms on functioning and well-being in postmenopausal women. Menopause (New York, N.Y.), 22(2), 144–54.

Analysis of clerkship student-patient interviews in underserved clinics.
Shore, W. B., Muller, J., Thom, D., Mergendoller, J., & Saba, G. W. (2012). Analysis of clerkship student-patient interviews in underserved clinics. Family Medicine, 44(7), 508–13.

Invited commentary: the contribution of the BACH Survey to the epidemiology of urinary incontinence.
Thom, D. H. (2008). Invited commentary: the contribution of the BACH Survey to the epidemiology of urinary incontinence. American Journal of Epidemiology, 167(4), 400–3; author reply 404–5.

Urinary incontinence in women: Direct costs of routine care.
Subak, L., Van Den Eeden, S., Thom, D., Creasman, J. M., & Brown, J. S. (2007). Urinary incontinence in women: Direct costs of routine care. American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 197(6), 596.e1–9.

Urologic diseases in America project: urinary incontinence in males--demographics and economic burden.
Stothers, L., Thom, D., & Calhoun, E. (2005). Urologic diseases in America project: urinary incontinence in males--demographics and economic burden. The Journal of Urology, 173(4), 1302–8.

Respiratory infection with Chlamydia pneumoniae in middle-aged and older adult outpatients.
Thom, D. H., Grayston, J. T., Campbell, L. A., Kuo, C. C., Diwan, V. K., & Wang, S. P. (1994). Respiratory infection with Chlamydia pneumoniae in middle-aged and older adult outpatients. European Journal of Clinical Microbiology & Infectious Diseases : Official Publication of the European Society of Clinical Microbiology, 13(10), 785–92.

Chlamydia pneumoniae strain TWAR antibody and angiographically demonstrated coronary artery disease.
Thom, D. H., Wang, S. P., Grayston, J. T., Siscovick, D. S., Stewart, D. K., Kronmal, R. A., & Weiss, N. S. (1991). Chlamydia pneumoniae strain TWAR antibody and angiographically demonstrated coronary artery disease. Arteriosclerosis and Thrombosis : a Journal of Vascular Biology, 11(3), 547–51.

A new respiratory tract pathogen: Chlamydia pneumoniae strain TWAR.
Grayston, J. T., Campbell, L. A., Kuo, C. C., Mordhorst, C. H., Saikku, P., Thom, D. H., & Wang, S. P. (1990). A new respiratory tract pathogen: Chlamydia pneumoniae strain TWAR. The Journal of Infectious Diseases, 161(4), 618–25.

Chlamydia pneumoniae strain TWAR, Mycoplasma pneumoniae, and viral infections in acute respiratory disease in a university student health clinic population.
Thom, D. H., Grayston, J. T., Wang, S. P., Kuo, C. C., & Altman, J. (1990). Chlamydia pneumoniae strain TWAR, Mycoplasma pneumoniae, and viral infections in acute respiratory disease in a university student health clinic population. American Journal of Epidemiology, 132(2), 248–56.

Lower respiratory tract infection with Chlamydia pneumoniae.
Thom, D. (1994). Lower respiratory tract infection with Chlamydia pneumoniae. Archives of Family Medicine, 3(9), 828–32.

Keeping Pace with the Expanding Role of Health Coaching.
Thom, D. H. (2018). Keeping Pace with the Expanding Role of Health Coaching. Journal of General Internal Medicine.

Associations of Intimate Partner Violence, Sexual Assault, and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder With Menopause Symptoms Among Midlife and Older Women.
Gibson, C. J., Huang, A. J., McCaw, B., Subak, L. L., Thom, D. H., & Van Den Eeden, S. K. (2018). Associations of Intimate Partner Violence, Sexual Assault, and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder With Menopause Symptoms Among Midlife and Older Women. JAMA Internal Medicine.

Re: Impact of Medical Scribes in Primary Care on Productivity, Face-to-Face Time, and Patient Comfort.
Thom, D. H. (2019). Re: Impact of Medical Scribes in Primary Care on Productivity, Face-to-Face Time, and Patient Comfort. Journal of the American Board of Family Medicine : JABFM, 32(1), 120.

Strategies for recruitment and retention of underrepresented populations with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease for a clinical trial.
Huang, B., De Vore, D., Chirinos, C., Wolf, J., Low, D., Willard-Grace, R., … Thom, D. H. (2019). Strategies for recruitment and retention of underrepresented populations with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease for a clinical trial. BMC Medical Research Methodology, 19(1), 39.

Associations of Intimate Partner Violence, Sexual Assault, and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder With Menopause Symptoms Among Midlife and Older Women
Gibson, C. J., Huang, A. J., McCaw, B., Subak, L. L., Thom, D. H., & Van den Eeden, S. K. (2019). Associations of Intimate Partner Violence, Sexual Assault, and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder With Menopause Symptoms Among Midlife and Older Women. JAMA INTERNAL MEDICINE, 179(1), 80–87.

Physicians' Trust in Patients.
Thom, D. H. (2019). Physicians' Trust in Patients. JAMA, 322(8), 782.

Can lay health workers achieve the triple aim? Results from the Engagement of Patients with Advanced Cancer (EPAC) trial
Patel, M. I., Periyakoil, V., Bundorf, K., Thom, D., Milstein, A., Asch, S. M., & Kahn, J. (2016). Can lay health workers achieve the triple aim? Results from the Engagement of Patients with Advanced Cancer (EPAC) trial. JOURNAL OF CLINICAL ONCOLOGY, 34(15).

Interpersonal Trauma as a Marker of Risk for Urinary Tract Dysfunction in Midlife and Older Women.
Boyd, B. A., Gibson, C. J., Van Den Eeden, S. K., McCaw, B., Subak, L. L., Thom, D., & Huang, A. J. (2019). Interpersonal Trauma as a Marker of Risk for Urinary Tract Dysfunction in Midlife and Older Women. Obstetrics and Gynecology.

Lay Health Coaching to Increase Appropriate Inhaler Use in COPD: A Randomized Controlled Trial.
Willard-Grace, R., Chirinos, C., Wolf, J., DeVore, D., Huang, B., Hessler, D., … Thom, D. H. (2020). Lay Health Coaching to Increase Appropriate Inhaler Use in COPD: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Annals of Family Medicine, 18(1), 5–14.

Strategies for recruitment and retention of underrepresented populations with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease for a clinical trial
Huang, B., De Vore, D., Chirinos, C., Wolf, J., Low, D., Willard-Grace, R., … Thom, D. H. (2019). Strategies for recruitment and retention of underrepresented populations with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease for a clinical trial. BMC MEDICAL RESEARCH METHODOLOGY, 19.

Re: Impact of Medical Scribes in Primary Care on Productivity, Face-to-Face Time, and Patient Comfort
Thom, D. H. (2019). Re: Impact of Medical Scribes in Primary Care on Productivity, Face-to-Face Time, and Patient Comfort. JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN BOARD OF FAMILY MEDICINE, 32(1), 120.

Keeping Pace with the Expanding Role of Health Coaching
Thom, D. H. (2019). Keeping Pace with the Expanding Role of Health Coaching. JOURNAL OF GENERAL INTERNAL MEDICINE, 34(1), 5–6.

"She Showed Me How to Help Myself": A Qualitative Study of Health Coaching for Management of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Willard-Grace, R., Masaki, S., Joseph, R., DeVore, D., Huang, B., Su, G., & Thom, D. H. (2021). "She Showed Me How to Help Myself": A Qualitative Study of Health Coaching for Management of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. JOURNAL OF HEALTH CARE FOR THE POOR AND UNDERSERVED, 32(1), 449–62.

Association of Patients' Past Misdiagnosis Experiences with Trust in Their Current Physician Among Japanese Adults.
Suzuki, R., Yajima, N., Sakurai, K., Oguro, N., Wakita, T., Thom, D. H., & Kurita, N. (2021). Association of Patients' Past Misdiagnosis Experiences with Trust in Their Current Physician Among Japanese Adults. Journal of General Internal Medicine.

Interpersonal violence and painful bladder symptoms in community-dwelling midlife to older women.
Raphael, E., Van Den Eeden, S. K., Gibson, C. J., Tonner, C., Thom, D. H., Subak, L., & Huang, A. J. (2021). Interpersonal violence and painful bladder symptoms in community-dwelling midlife to older women. American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology.

Implementation and Impact of the Pulmonary Specialist Health Coach Consultation Model to Improve Care for Patients with COPD
Tsao, S., Willard-Grace, R., Wolf, J., Chirinos, C., De Vore, D., Huang, B., … Thom, D. H. (2021). Implementation and Impact of the Pulmonary Specialist Health Coach Consultation Model to Improve Care for Patients with COPD. JOINT COMMISSION JOURNAL ON QUALITY AND PATIENT SAFETY, 47(11), 739–747.

Interpersonal Violence and Painful Bladder Symptoms in Community-Dwelling Midlife to Older Women
Raphael, E., Van den Eeden, S. K., Gibson, C. J., Tonner, C., Thom, D. H., Subak, L., & Huang, A. J. (2022). Interpersonal Violence and Painful Bladder Symptoms in Community-Dwelling Midlife to Older Women. OBSTETRICAL & GYNECOLOGICAL SURVEY, 77(5), 269–271.

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Thorough discussions on all medical concerns.

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Verified SHC Patient

I trust Dr. Thom completely

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Verified SHC Patient

My wife and I are very comfortable with Dr Thom as we feel he is very knowledgeable and confident in helping us.

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Verified SHC Patient

Always a pleasure

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Dr. Thom is always very helpful and really cares about my health

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The care Stanford gives has been excellent

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Verified SHC Patient

Dr Thom is the best--thorough, a good listener, sensitive to his patients' concerns.

Jan 2023

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Dr. Thom has been my PCP for years. He is wonderful. He knows and remembers my medical history, takes the time to ask questions and listen for answers. He is collaborative in my health care. He is clinically excellent. He cares. Thank you to Dr. Thom and SHC!

Jan 2023

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Verified SHC Patient

amazing, kind, responsive, caring, good leader of his team.

Dec 2022

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Verified SHC Patient

He did extra research, which was greatly appreciated.

Dec 2022

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Verified SHC Patient

Everything was perfect

Dec 2022

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He is an absolutely wonderful doc

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Verified SHC Patient

Dr. Thom is a great doctor. I've never had any issues with him.

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Verified SHC Patient

Dr David is good that's all I have to say thank you have a blessed day

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Dr Thom is bety thorough..

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Verified SHC Patient

I very glad to Dr Thom in all respect.

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Thx good session

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Verified SHC Patient

as usual Dr. Thom. Attentive, fast, to the point.

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Verified SHC Patient

Dr Thom is excellent! Well-informed, and always ready to help.

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Verified SHC Patient

I have no problems with Dr. Thom. He answered all my questions very clearly and I enjoy talking to Dr. Tham.

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Verified SHC Patient

Very helpful

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Dr Thom is excellent

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Attentive and thorough

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Verified SHC Patient

Dr. Thom is very responsive, always gets back to us timely. He is an excellent doctor, very knowledgeable, listening to us and gives good advice and excellent primary patients caresâ€¦Five Star Rating..

Sep 2022

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Verified SHC Patient

Dr Thom was thorough, friendly, and his nurse gave me my flu shot as well as my required tetanus shot!

Sep 2022

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Verified SHC Patient

Dr. Thom has been my PCP since I became a patient with SHC. Iâ€™m in my 60â€™s and have had many PCPâ€™s over the years - in different states and with different healthcare organizations. Dr. Thom is one of the very best. He treats me like a partner in my healthcare decisions, he listens and asks questions. I donâ€™t feel rushed even though I know he is very busy. I trust his clinical excellence and expertise. Dr. Thom is thorough and kind. Iâ€™m very grateful for him.

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Verified SHC Patient

Dr Thom is so kind and helpful. He answers all my questions with clarity and patience.

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Verified SHC Patient

Very good

Sep 2022

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Verified SHC Patient

Great visit. Thx.

Aug 2022

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Verified SHC Patient

Good listener and caring Doctor.

Aug 2022

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Thanks Dr. Thom for the excellent support. It is very much appreciated.

Aug 2022

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Dr Thom is excellent

Jul 2022

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Dr Thom is a very caring doctor who takes time to listen to all issues and provide guidance. Also the 2 nurses that greeted and prepared me for the visit, taking vitals and also giving tetanus and shingles shots, were excellent. Thank you for providing such great people and great care!

Jul 2022

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Very knowledgable and thorough! Great visit and feel relieved!

Jul 2022

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Verified SHC Patient

All good

Jun 2022

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Through and very comforting.

Jun 2022

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Verified SHC Patient

I have the utmost confidence in Dr. David Thom. Since I have been his patient I have less anxiety regarding decisions for medical care. I am a difficult patient meaning I have multiple health issues. He has eased my mind and helps me understand what I need to do. I have great trust in him. He always answers my messages right away. I would feel very insecure if he was not my primary doctor. That's why I switched to him.

Jun 2022

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Good Doctor with professional expertise, experience and warm nice personality..

Jun 2022

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Verified SHC Patient

Dr. Thom's service is exceptional in detail and comprehensiveness!

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Great Doctor Very Understanding

Jun 2022

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Dr. Thom is kind and gentle and he knows what heâ€™s doing. Nothing replaces experience.

May 2022

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Dr. Thom is by far the best PCP I have had.

May 2022

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Dr. Thom is excellent. The time allotted for the appointment (30 mins) makes everything feel too rushed and requires the physicians to enter information into the EHR the entire time so that you end up feeling like they are talking to the computer rather than you.

May 2022

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Excellent doctor

May 2022

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Heâ€™s excellent. The first PCP I have worked with who is always on top of everything.

Apr 2022

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Pays attention to your needs and with much respect

Apr 2022

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I appreciate Dr Thom. Very understanding and able to help me

Apr 2022

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Dr. Thom has been my PCP for the past three years since I switched my medical coverage from Kaiser to SHC. Dr. Thom is the epitome of an exceptional doctor - he listens, asks questions, partners with me and explains things. Dr. Thom is thoughtful, thorough, kind, and of course, an excellent physician. Iâ€™m grateful for his great medical care. And for SHC.

Apr 2022

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SUPERB!

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Very satisfied with my care under Dr Thom.

Apr 2022

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He listened well and understood, and he seemed empathetic about my problem. He asked questions. He took action that seemed appropriate to me.

Apr 2022

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A very patient and knowledgeable doctor

Mar 2022

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I had an excellent video conference with the doctor.

Mar 2022

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Verified SHC Patient

The doctor listen to my complain and try to help me to resolve

Mar 2022

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Exceptional care and timely service.

Mar 2022

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Verified SHC Patient

I really appreciate that he took time to read the literature around the treatment which I had requested for my keloid scars and also worked with me to customize the treatment for me.

Mar 2022

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Verified SHC Patient

Dr. David, Thank you very much for all you have done for me. I really appreciate that! Good bless you! MarÃa

Mar 2022

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Verified SHC Patient

He was very nice and attentive.

Mar 2022

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Verified SHC Patient

Dr. Thom is nice and explain things clearly.

Feb 2022

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Verified SHC Patient

I am grateful fir his care.

Feb 2022

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Verified SHC Patient

Has always been thoughtful and helpful.

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Professional great attitude and concern for his patient.

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Very good and caring

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Verified SHC Patient

Listened carefully and compassionately. I felt that he is really trying to assist me in finding solutions to my medical situation right now.

Feb 2022

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Verified SHC Patient

Excellent doctor and was able to answer all my questions in a calm and methodical fashion

Feb 2022

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Verified SHC Patient

Very good

Jan 2022

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Excellent Medical Dr.

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Verified SHC Patient

He seems nice

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A very thorough doctor. Listens extremely well to issues going on.

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Verified SHC Patient

Dr. David Thom is very professional knowledgeable. He is patient in listening and gives the best medical advice. I am very grateful to have Dr. Thom be my primary care physician. He is such an excellent doctor.

Dec 2021

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Verified SHC Patient

He is an excellent, very experienced and thoughtful physician.

Dec 2021

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Verified SHC Patient

Dr Thom instills a sense of calmness and confidence when you speak to him. Glad I started to see him.

Dec 2021

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Verified SHC Patient

An excellent, very thorough visit. Dr. Thom and his assistant were wonderful!

Dec 2021

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Verified SHC Patient

Dr. Thom is exceptional. I am very lucky to have him as my provider. There is literally no one better!

Dec 2021

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Verified SHC Patient

Dr. Thom is a wonderful doctor who is helping me deal with many medical and issues. He really listens and has help me immensely with my detailed care.

Dec 2021

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Verified SHC Patient

Thank you

Dec 2021

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Verified SHC Patient

Excellent, caring, compassionate, communicative doctor who really cares about me as his patient. Would highly recommend.

Dec 2021

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Verified SHC Patient

Great guy

Dec 2021

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Verified SHC Patient

Dr. Thom is very professional, caring. He has a calming effect, explaining complex information in a clear manner.

Nov 2021

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Verified SHC Patient

He is great

Nov 2021

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Verified SHC Patient

Dr. David Thom is exceptional. As a patient I feel heard, cared for, and prepared to live life to the fullest. He is wonderful. Thank you!

Nov 2021

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Verified SHC Patient

very good doctor, friendly and knowledgeable

Nov 2021

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Verified SHC Patient

He is very kind doctor that counts a lot.

Nov 2021

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Verified SHC Patient

Excellent Provider first class

Oct 2021

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Verified SHC Patient

Dr. Thom is very thorough during my office and video visits. He really cares about my health.

Oct 2021

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Verified SHC Patient

He listened very well and he is very responsive and kind. Iâ€™m happy to have him as my PCP

Oct 2021

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Verified SHC Patient

Dr. Thom always greet me with a friendly smile and knew who am I without questioning my identity. He pulled up my medical history and reviewed my past medical record and compared with my recent medical record to identify and explain the difference if there are any. He also answer and explain my questions. He reminds me if I have questions or any physical discomforts in the future I should contact him immediately. I thank you Dr. Thom and his team for looking after me for the year that I joined the Stanford Health Care system.

Oct 2021

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Verified SHC Patient

Very attentive, listens and I feel at ease.

Oct 2021

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Verified SHC Patient

Very sharp and to the point

Oct 2021

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Verified SHC Patient

I have had many primary care doctors due to my unique condition and moving around for my professional work. Dr. Thom is by far one of the best as he actually listens and understands my concerns and then works with me to come up with a plan I feel comfortable with. I have unfortunately experienced many doctors who just want to speak at you and prove they have a medical degree. Dr. Thom is the complete opposite and has invested a lot of time in understanding me and what my unique needs are. I strongly feel this approach is the only reason why I am making the progress I am.

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Verified SHC Patient

Dr. Thom is an extraordinary provider. He is not only an expert within his field but the care he has provided to me as a patient is the best care Iâ€™ve ever received. When I became ill he listened to my concerns and symptoms without judgement, included both myself and my partner in care planning, and has consistently gone above and beyond to make sure nothing is missed. There is not enough space, time, or words to describe how wonderful he is. Thank you for taking care of me.

Sep 2021

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Verified SHC Patient

Great talking with him!

Sep 2021

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Verified SHC Patient

Very nice , knowledgeable and trustworthy

Sep 2021

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Verified SHC Patient

Excellent experience he understood my needs and also make suggestions for my care

Sep 2021

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Verified SHC Patient

Fun guy to work with.

Sep 2021

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Verified SHC Patient

David is very polite with a positive attitude and made me feel comfortable the entire duration of video appointment.

Sep 2021

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Verified SHC Patient

I would recommend him to anyone. I feel he listens to me well and answers my questions. I feel safe sharing my private information and trust his choice of medications; they have helped me deal with some personal health issues. I am thankful Dr. Thom accepted me as his patient after my first visit. I am soooo glad I am getting Stanford Health Care.

Sep 2021

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Verified SHC Patient

Thanks for your help and understanding!

Aug 2021

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Verified SHC Patient

Great doctor! Listens to my concerns and answers all my questions! I never feel rushed and feel he has always given me wonderful care. He has also accommodated last min appts.

Aug 2021

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Verified SHC Patient

Very good

Aug 2021

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Verified SHC Patient

Very thorough and patient. Thank you.

Aug 2021

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Verified SHC Patient

Thank you doctor Thomas I appreciate everything you do for me keep up the good work see you soon have a blessed day

Aug 2021

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Verified SHC Patient

ThankX Dr!

Aug 2021

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Verified SHC Patient

Dr. Thom is a very nice doctor and kind gentlemen... Appreciate his professional advise..

Aug 2021

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Verified SHC Patient

Dr. Thom is very attentive when I asked questions and very clear and knowledgeable in his comments and recomendatios.

Aug 2021

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Verified SHC Patient

Very good communication with Dr. Thom, both ways.

Aug 2021

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Verified SHC Patient

Top notch physician in my experience.

Aug 2021

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Verified SHC Patient

Dr. Thom is easy to talk with, rather than someone with a mask.

Jul 2021

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Verified SHC Patient

Nice man

Jul 2021

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Verified SHC Patient

Role model for current & next generation of primary care physicians.

Jul 2021

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Verified SHC Patient

Very helpful and communicated very well.

Jul 2021

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Verified SHC Patient

He is awesome. I like Dr. Thom.

Jul 2021

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Verified SHC Patient

Happy to have Dr Thom for my doctor.

Jun 2021

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Verified SHC Patient

Dr. Thom was a very kind person who cared about my health.

May 2021

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Verified SHC Patient

Thanks for your care

May 2021

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Verified SHC Patient

Dr. Thom was very understanding and helpful.

May 2021

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Verified SHC Patient

Keep up the good work Doctor David thank you so much for being there for me.

May 2021

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Verified SHC Patient

Dr. Thom is proactive, caring and thoughtful. He has never let me down, so I trust him. He's also sensitive to the way I like to manage my health and considers are of the variables regarding my issues. I feel very fortunate to have Dr. Thom as my physician and I'm grateful for his care.

May 2021

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Verified SHC Patient

David Thom was very kind and friendly doctor. He listened well to all my concerns, his voice was quite pleasant and energetic. I want to see and meet him again either viral or in person. I like him a lot.

May 2021

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Verified SHC Patient

Dr. Thom is one of the best family medicine doctors I have come across. He actually listens and then includes the patient in developing the care plan. Dr. Thom is not afraid of deferring to other specialists, which is greatly appreciated and makes me feel that I am receiving excellent care.

Apr 2021

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Verified SHC Patient

He is considerate and thorough. He is also punctual. Nothing to complain about him.

Apr 2021

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Verified SHC Patient

Dr. David Thom is very patient listening and he is so knowledgeable and provides us the excellent advice for us. He deserves thumbs up and 5 star service!!!

Apr 2021

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Verified SHC Patient

Very kind and intelligent doctor. Thank you so very much!!!!

Apr 2021

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Verified SHC Patient

Very knowledgeable

Apr 2021

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Verified SHC Patient

I always have a good experience with Dr. Thom. He is very patient and helps me with many issues as I am patient with lots of medical problems. He has helped me solve many concerns and gives me peace of mind in many situations regarding my health.

Apr 2021

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Verified SHC Patient

Promptly responded to all my concerned questions and also the lab follow up as well.

Apr 2021

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Verified SHC Patient

Thank goodness there are doctors like Dr. Thom. I am so happy I was able to be his patient. I have a complicated medical history and he has really helped in all of my issues and given me peace of mind. I trust him.

Mar 2021

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Verified SHC Patient

Care provider patiently listens to all the concerns and gives clear information for all the questions precisely.

Feb 2021

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Verified SHC Patient

Very attentive, listens to my concerns

Jan 2021

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Verified SHC Patient

Great experience. Dr. Thom is very helpful and caring physician. Goes out of the way to help. Very knowledgeable.

Nov 2020

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Verified SHC Patient

Very good experience

Nov 2020

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Verified SHC Patient

Dr. Thom is fantastic and I feel lucky to have him as my primary. I am a patient with a lot of medical issues and he has helped me try to narrow down some of my appointments with so many doctors because he really cares and is tops in knowing medical problems.

Nov 2020

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Verified SHC Patient

Excellent.

Oct 2020

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Verified SHC Patient

Dr. Thom is amazing. I am so happy he is now my primary. He is very concerned about my many issues and is helping me get it all in order to better my life.

Sep 2020

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Verified SHC Patient

Dr. Thom is fantastic and cares so much. I feel so lucky to have been referred to him. He is exceptional and I have many medical issues and he is helping me to cope and eliminate worries of dealing with so many problems with medical care. He even called me on a Saturday evening to ask if I was okay. I can't say enough good things about him. I appreciate him so much!

Sep 2020

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Verified SHC Patient

My app. was for yearly physical but the whole visit was about 15 min. He only listen to my heart and lung!! Nothing else!! Is this normal??

Jul 2020

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Verified SHC Patient

I don't even think he had read my chart. Spent most of that time fumbling with the computer. I will be requesting a new dr.

Mar 2020

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Verified SHC Patient

So nice to see me the same day my email was received. It was at the end of the day, so that meant everyone involved stayed late to meet with me.

Mar 2020

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Verified SHC Patient

Dr. Thom is a professional that closely listened to my needs. He took more time than I thought he would with me.

Mar 2020

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Verified SHC Patient

I have only seen Dr. Thom once so far; I like his calm and quiet disposition and the fact that he didn't rush the appointment.

Feb 2020

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Verified SHC Patient

Dr. Thom is great - so glad to have him as my new doctor.

Jan 2020

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Verified SHC Patient

"Best ever."

Sep 2019

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Verified SHC Patient

Dr. Thom showed a level of care and understanding that I have received from few. Thank you Stanford & Dr. Thom for the caring, understand & compassion.

Aug 2019

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Verified SHC Patient

My first visit with Dr Thom. Became very comfortable with him. Excellent, including follow-up. Recommendation of a person is not made based on just one interaction/visit.

Jun 2019

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Verified SHC Patient

Really appreciate Dr Thoms excellent bed side manner. He didnt rush my questions and I felt my questions were addressed thoroughly.

Mar 2019

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Verified SHC Patient

Dr. Thom is very detailed and takes his time listening. He was as concerned as I was that we treat the pneumonia correctly and in a timely manner. I was confident that he was taking me in the right direction. He was good at answering all our questions and explaining things in detail. In my and my husbands opinion he is an asset to the clinic.

Mar 2019

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Verified SHC Patient

I hope my husband changes to Dr. Thom - he's excellent.

Feb 2019

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Verified SHC Patient

I was delighted and very happy about my visit with Dr. Thom, whom I met for the first time at this appointment.

Feb 2019

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Verified SHC Patient

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