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John C. Thomas MD

Professor of Urology, and Chief of Staff Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt

Areas of Expertise

  • Pediatric Urology
  • Urology

Conditions and Treatments

  • Bladder Augmentation
  • Deflux Injection
  • Extracorporeal Shockwave Lithotripsy (ESWL)
  • Genital Reconstruction
  • Hydrocele Repair
  • Hypospadias Repair
  • Interstim Procedure

Locations

Languages

  • English

Education

  • Doctor of Medicine - University of Cincinnati, 1998
  • Internship - Cleveland Clinic, 1999
  • Residency - Cleveland Clinic, 2001
  • Residency - Cleveland Clinic, 2003
  • Fellowship - Vanderbilt University Medical Center, 2006

Board Certifications

  • Urology - American Board of Urology, 2008
  • Pediatric Urology - American Board of Urology, 2012

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Patient Comments

Patient Comments are gathered from the Press Ganey Patient Experience Survey and displayed in full. Patients are not identified in order to respect patient privacy.
Dr Thomas was very skilled in medicine and communication. He listened carefully what I had to say as the parent and noted that he always finds parent information very valuable in diagnosis and treatment. We brainstormed a medication for my son together, with my input of my son's actual life driving the direction of the medication decision. I was extremely happy with Dr Thomas. I felt he really cared about my son and he respected me as a knowledgeable parent, someone to have a conversation about care with rather than dole out orders to follow. I feel that my son is in good hands with Dr Thomas and he will be well cared for through his vast experience. Dr Thomas also reworked his schedule to accommodate our next appointment on the same day as another Dr appointment to save us an additional commute. He looked up an over the counter hard to find supplement online and made a recommendation for my son. To top it off, he personally made sure when we left that my son was escorted down the elevator and I was escorted down the stairs (I do not go in elevators). He coordinated this graciously without grilling me about why I don't get in elevators. He just made it happen. Great Doctor and man of action. He won't stop until there is a good solution. I am so happy that my son has him as a Doctor!! Thank you Dr Thomas and staff!
October 7, 2025
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September 29, 2025
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Dr Thomas was wonderful! He has the best bedside manner, very knowledgeable and made an uncomfortable procedure a breeze. My 10 month old was smiling at him immediately after. He took the time to explain everything and put our minds at ease. Very thankful for everyone at Vanderbilt Pediatric Urology!
August 25, 2025
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Dr. Thomas was clear and appropriately brief - he went above and beyond to schedule a definitive procedure for my son within a couple of hours. Our entire family is grateful for his kindness, efficiency, and skill. Resident Dr. Schott was also very good!
July 23, 2025
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Dr Thomas is the best and we always feel confident about her care because he is very thorough
July 2, 2025
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Dr. Thomas is amazing and wonderful. He takes time to make you feel important and well taken care of
June 23, 2025
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Dr. Thomas is the best!! He has been with us since my kiddo was 18weeks in utero now 10 years later still working together for the ultimate success of our kiddo.
May 12, 2025
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Dr. Thomas was wonderful. He was very kind and great with our children. He is polite and professional.
April 22, 2025
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Buena
April 21, 2025
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