Andrew Thomas, MD
Physician, Professor
Primary Care - General Internal Medicine
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614-293-7777Conditions and expertise
- Primary Care
- Executive Health
Locations
- Executive Health in University Hospital – Pavilion
Academic information
Department: Internal Medicine
About
- Gender
- Male
Biography
When I was younger, I spent a great deal of time with my grandparents and saw how much they respected their own physician–that inspired me. Add in my interest in science and a few medical shows from the 1970s, like M.A.S.H. and Emergency, and I was sold on becoming a doctor. After getting my bachelor’s degree in history and science from Harvard in 1991, I came to medical school at Ohio State. I’ve spent some of the best years of my adult life at Ohio State and in Columbus, with my wife, Lisa Wilkins Doran, and our three kids.
As chief clinical officer (CCO) for The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, my role includes oversight of inpatient, outpatient and Emergency Department services at our five hospitals, outpatient clinics and specialized care facilities. Some of my key responsibilities include facilitating care between our specialties and coordinating collaboration between departments; guiding organizational strategy and representing physicians around the business table; enforcing rules when necessary and–perhaps my favorite part of the job–mentoring students, residents and younger physicians.
In addition, even after moving into an administrative role, I’ve always maintained my connection to patient care and still see patients a couple times a week. It is a crucial part of not only my own personal job satisfaction, but my role as CCO. It’s what keeps me focused on helping everyone at Ohio State deliver the best possible care and allows me to see the impact of organizational decisions.
Highlights
- Rated in the top 10 percent of physicians in the nation for patient satisfaction, 2014-2018
- Member of the Chief Medical Officers Group Steering Committee for the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC)
- Fellow of the American College of Physicians (ACP)
- Member of the Clinical Learning Environment Review Committee of the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME)
- Member of the Council of the Ohio State Medical Association, 2013-current
Conditions and expertise
- Executive Health
- Primary Care
Locations
Please note: Not all physicians schedule patients at each listed location.
Credentials
Education
- Residency - Internal Medicine
- The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH, United States
7/1/1995 - 6/30/1998 - Doctor of Medicine (MD)
- Ohio State University College of Medicine, Columbus, OH, United States
9/25/1991 - 6/9/1995
Certification
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American Board of Internal Medicine
8/26/1998
News and media
My Videos
My news coverage
- Awards, research and announcements from The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center – June 2026
- Nation's newest high-tech hospital completes historic patient move
- National Institutes of Health awards $19.5 million to Ohio State for ARTEMIS research study
- $20 million mental health and resilience SOAR Study now enrolling in northeast Ohio
- $20 million mental health and resilience SOAR Study now enrolling in southeast Ohio
- Wolfe Foundation gives $50 million toward hospital tower, honors John F. Wolfe
- Updated Media Advisory: Ohio State Wexner Medical Center staff to celebrate with 'Beat Xichigan' tailgate
- BWC awards $1.4 million to Ohio State Wexner Medical Center for Workforce Safety
- Panel: A Shot to Save the World, The Inside Story of the Life-or-Death Race for a Covid-19 Vaccine
- U.S. News & World report ranks Ohio State among nation’s best hospitals in nine specialties
- Ohio State Wexner Medical Center names new chief financial officer
- Surgical oncologist Dr. William Farrar to retire as CEO of The James
- Ohio State, CAS open new appointment-only COVID-19 testing location
- Ohio State University scientists identify first COVID-19 omicron variant in Ohio
- Wolfe Foundation gives $5 million to fund chief clinical officer chair
- Wexner Medical Center gives bonus, thanks staff for support in challenging year
- Healthy State Alliance Hosts 'COVID-19 For The Long Haul' Symposium
- Ohio State First in the Country to Administer Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 Vaccine
- Cluster of COVID-19 Cases Identified Among East Hospital Staff
- FDA Approves COVID-19 Innovations; Ohio State Medical Center To Share Nationwide
- Ohio State Launches Hotline To Connect People Who Vape With Help
- Versiti Selected to Supply All Blood Products to Ohio State Wexner Medical Center
- Media Statement: USA Today Story
- Ohio State's Electronic Medical Records Now Link With State Prescription Reporting System
- 'Faces Of Resilience' Dinner To Benefit Ohio State Wexner Medical Center's STAR Program
- Ohio State Names New Chief Medical Officer
- Ohio State's STAR Program Honors Two Physicians
Ratings and reviews
The overall patient satisfaction rating is an average of all patient responses to the six doctor communication related questions shown below from the Clinician and Group Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems survey. For additional information about the patient satisfaction survey, please visit our Patient Satisfaction Survey page.
The comments are submitted by patients and reflect their view and opinions. The comments are not endorsed by and do not necessarily reflect the views of Ohio State Wexner Medical Center.
32 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
Patient Comments
Consulting and related relationships
At The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, we support a faculty member’s research and consulting in collaboration with medical device, research and/or drug companies because a faculty member’s expertise can guide important advancements in the practice of medicine and improve patient care. In order to provide effective management of these relationships, the University requires annual disclosures from all faculty members with external interests related to their University responsibilities.
As of 11/3/2025 Andrew Thomas has reported relationships with the companies or entities listed below. If you have questions about the relationships listed below, please ask the faculty member. If you have questions about how these relationships are monitored by The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, please contact our Compliance Office.
- Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education
- Rapid 5
- The Wellington School
- Vizient
Very competent. Never in a hurry. Cordial. Patience.
Andy is the best. Anyone would be very lucky to have him as their doctor. I appreciate his knowledge and candor.
As always, very professional ok nail, engaging and properly setting the long view.
Simply excellent. Dr Thomas has so many responsibilities with the OSU Health System and greatly appreciate that he makes time for patient care - particularly mine.
Great
Excellent
Very good , no bad