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Brian Thomas, MD, FAAD

Board-Certified Dermatologist Board-Certified Mohs Surgeon Trained Mohs Micrographic Skin Cancer Surgeon
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Dr. Brian Thomas joined Tennessee River Dermatology in 2013. He specializes in general medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology. He is a subspecialist in micrographic dermatologic (Mohs) surgery and in dermatopathology, the microscopic interpretation of skin biopsies.

Dr. Thomas received a Bachelor of Engineering degree, magna cum laude, from Vanderbilt University, where he was also selected for the Tau Beta Pi National Engineering Honor Society. He is an honors graduate of the University of Alabama School of Medicine. Dr. Thomas completed an internship in basic surgery and residency in dermatology at the Naval Medical Center of San Diego, California. During his residency, his peers and supervising faculty twice elected him ā€œmost valuable resident.ā€ He completed a dermatopathology fellowship at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York. Dr. Thomas is a diplomate of the American Boards of Dermatology and Pathology, holding board certification in dermatology, dermatopathology, and micrographic dermatologic (Mohs) Surgery. He is a Fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology. He is licensed to practice medicine in Alabama.

Dr. Thomas has participated in original dermatologic research and has been published in multiple professional journals. He has been an invited lecturer at the annual meeting of the American Academy of Dermatology. From 2008 to 2013, Dr. Thomas was an attending physician in the dermatology department at the National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, Maryland. Prior to leaving this post, he attained the rank of Commander in the United States Navy.

Undergraduate Degree
Vanderbilt University - Nashville, TN

Medical Degree
University of Alabama School of Medicine - Birmingham, AL

Dermatology Residency
Naval Medical Center - San Diego, CA

Schedule an appointment with Dr. Thomas at these locations:

Tennessee River Dermatology clinic exterior in Athens, AL
Tennessee River Dermatology

A Forefront Dermatology Practice

220 French Farms Blvd Ste C
Athens, AL 35611

(256) 233-2000

Medical dermatology

Skin cancer treatment

Cosmetic dermatology

Tennessee River Dermatology clinic exterior in Florence, AL
Tennessee River Dermatology

A Forefront Dermatology Practice

2471 Helton Dr
Florence, AL 35630

(256) 765-2000

Medical dermatology

Skin cancer treatment

Cosmetic dermatology

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What Dr. Thomas's patients have to say:

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I have had many procedures by Dr Thomas. First class service from the entire staff. My go to.

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Not much wait time, nurse was super nice, Dr Thomas very thorough and kind and informative!

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Everything went well with my cyst removals. Shots hurt but that's how it goes on the head, very tender! Dr Thomas and his assistant did a great job altogether. Thank you!

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Great honest people

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Dr Thomas is always very professional and nice

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The office staff are all friendly and I had a short wait time. I was very impressed with Dr Thomas and his Nurse. They were both attentive, knowledgeable and thorough.

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I appreciate Dr. Thomas and Tennessee River Dermatology for competently providing for my comprehensive skin healthcare for over thee years. I recommend Dr Thomas and Tennessee River Dermatology.

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He was a good man and respectful.

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I just love him he's so confident and what he does he's so kind and understanding I just trust him and that's a lot if you can trust someone he's done me so great for so many years I'm so blessed to have him for my skin doctor

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The staff was very informative and professional.

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Friendly staff treated me with utmost respect. I appreciate the friendliness.

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Dr. Thomas and his staff are amazing!

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Procedure went great and was well explained.

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Great visit. Staff was friendly and saw me without a long wait in the waiting room

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Dr. Thomas does a great job and has a great staff. Got me in and out quickly.

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Dr. Thomas instantly identified the issue that asked him to look at.

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I’m very pleased with Dr. Thomas, he has done several Mohs surgeries on me.One being melanoma! He listens and is very thorough with his exams. Thank you Dr.Thomas for being so kind.😊

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Very nice very courteous and a a great staff around him. If you had a question he would answer it. And that's what I look for in a doctor. Thank you very much Dr Thomas and staff

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I would recommend Dr Thomas to my family and friends.

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Very thorough.