Todd A. Thames, PT, MD, FAAFP
Program Director
Med School: University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TexasResidency; University of California, Davis/David Grant USAF Medical Center
Dr. Thames joined the program in the summer 2004 after nine years of distinguished service in the U.S. Air Force. He graduated from the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston with Highest Honors where he received multiple academic awards including the Edward K. Randall Medal for Academic Excellence, induction into the Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society, and the designation of Mavis P. Kelsey Scholar Graduate.
Dr. Thames completed his Family Medicine residency training at the University of California, Davis/David Grant USAF Medical Center. He served as chief resident for the program and was honored as the Outstanding Resident upon completion of his training. He has a Bachelors Degree in Physical Therapy as well as experience as an athletic trainer. Before medical school he was a member of a successful private orthopedic and sports medicine practice in Austin, Texas. He enjoys the breadth of family medicine and has a particular interest in primary care orthopedic and sports medicine, cardiovascular and kidney disease, and applications of evidenced-based medicine in practice. He has additional interest in the study and teaching of the history of medicine and medical ethics and humanities.
Dr. Thames is a nationally known speaker on topics ranging from chronic kidney disease and cardiovascular disease to health policy and organization. He is a member of the National Kidney Foundation Global Consensus Congress on Cardiovascular Disease and Diabetes as well as a member of the Editorial Board for National Kidney Foundation Kidney Learning System. He is currently completing his Master of Science in Health Care Administration at Trinity University in San Antonio.
Dr. Thames shares a very active family life with his wife and two daughters, including membership at St. Andrew Lutheran Church in San Antonio as well as multiple civic and community organizations. He is an avid runner and emphatic San Antonio Spurs fan!
