Dr. Thomas is the Winner of the 2021 Spirit of Charity Award

Dr. Thomas awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award by the Endourological Society, 2022

About
Dr. Thomas

Email: rthomas@tulane.edu

Professor and Chair of the Department of Urology, Tulane University School of Medicine 1996 – Present
Director of Endourology, Laparoscopy, and Robotic Surgery, Tulane University School of Medicine & Medical Center
Graduated from Seth G.S. Medical College of the University of Bombay, India Medical School in 1974
Residency completed at Tulane University, New Orleans LA in 1982.
Fellowship with the American Urological Association and National Kidney Foundation, 1979-1980
Board Certification: American Board of Urology, 1984
Full-time faculty at Tulane since 1982
Significant experience in basic and complex endourological procedures, including diagnostic, therapeutic and reconstructive. Pioneered several innovative surgical techniques and principles. Authored over 180 publications. Conducts and participates in advanced continuing medical education (CME) activities around the U.S. and the world.
First to perform urologic laparoscopy in the entire Gulf South of the U.S. (1991)
First to perform Da Vinci robotic surgery in the entire Gulf South of the U.S. (2002)