MD, FACS, FRCS, MHA

Dr. Thomas was 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 Residency Program Director, Tulane University School of Medicine, New Orleans, LA
Chair of the Department of Urology, Tulane University School of Medicine, (1994 – 2025)
Director of Robotic Surgery, Endourology, and Laparoscopy at Tulane University School of Medicine & Medical Center
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)
First to perform Single Port (SP) Da Vinci robot in Louisiana (2022)
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.