Dr. Thomas graduated from West Virginia University in 2007 with a degree in Forensic Chemistry then attended medical school at West Virginia University, graduating in 2012. He then completed a Transitional Year internship before serving as a United States Air Force Flight Surgeon for several years as part of a Health Professions Scholarship recipient. After completion of active duty service, Dr. Thomas completed an Emergency Medicine residency at West Virginia University where he served as Chief Resident followed by Primary Care Sports Medicine Fellowship at University of Arizona, graduating in June of 2022. He came on full time at Mayo clinic in July of 2022 with dual appointment in the Departments of Emergency Medicine and Orthopedic Surgery where he splits time in Emergency Medicine and Primary Care Sports, serving as a team physician for Arizona State University.
Aaron C. Thomas, M.D.
Physician - Orthopedic Surgery
- Sports Medicine
- Phoenix, AZ
- Tempe, AZ
Interests
Undergraduate Studies
West Virginia University, BS - Forensic and Investigative Science with emphasis on Chemistry
Medical School
West Virginia University School of Medicine
Residency
West Virginia University School of Medicine, Emergency Medicine
Fellowship
University of Arizona College of Medicine, Primary Care Sports Medicine
- 2023-Site Medical Provider, Section 7 High School Tournament, Arizona Basketball Coaches Association
- 2023-present-Member, American Medical Society for Sports Medicine (AMSSM)
- 2019-2022-Resident Member, Emergency Medicine Residents' Association (EMRA)
- 2019-Resident Member, Consensus Conference Subcommittee on Wellness, Society of Academic Emergency Medicine
- 2019-present-Member, American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP)
- 2019-present-Wellness Committee, American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP)
- 2013-2014-Representative, Transitional Year Education Committee, West Virginia University School of Medicine
- 2008-2012-Community Service, West Virginia University School of Medicine
- 2020-Chief Resident, Emergency Medicine Residency, West Virginia University
- 2020-Senior Resident "Team Player" Award, Emergency Medicine Residency, West Virginia University
- 2019-Assistant Chief Resident, Emergency Medicine Residency, West Virginia University
- 2018-Air Force Achievement Medal, United States Air Force
- 2018-Joint Services Commendation Medal x2, United States Air Force
- 2018-Global War on Terrorism Medal, United States Air Force
- 2018-Inherent Resolve Campaign Medal, United States Air Force
- 2018-Afghanistan Campaign Medal, United States Air Force
- 2018-Air Medal, United States Air Force
- 2018-Aerial Achievement Medal, United States Air Force
- 2014-Flight Surgeon Recognition as Graduate, Aerospace Medicine Primary Course, Wright Patterson AFB, United States Air Force
- 2008-Graduated from Commissioned Office Training with Honors. United States Air Force
