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James Thomas, M.D.

James Thomas, M.D.

Hospitalist

Enrolled in My Health Online

Medical Groups or Hospitals

Medical Groups

  • Palo Alto Foundation Medical Group

About Me

Philosophy of Care

I take care of people when they are in the hospital, a time which is stressful, anxiety-provoking and potentially isolating. The most crucial person in the clinical team is the person in the hospital gown, and I strive to inform, consult, and discuss important care plans with my patients and with their family members regularly and often. My goal is always to provide the highest quality care, delivered in a personal and compassionate manner to maximize people's health and minimize their time of disability and illness. I strive to make complex medical decisions in the best interests of my patients and with their collaboration. I believe that if providers can keep the best interests of their patients in mind, they will provide the best care to the people and the communities they serve.

Community Activities

Preceptor at Clínica Martín-Baró Free Clinic, beach clean-up activities in San Francisco, Habitat for Humanity volunteer

Personal Interests

Dr. Thomas enjoys spending time with his family, running, triathlon, lacrosse, cooking and traveling.

At a Glance

Languages: English and Spanish
Gender: Male
Age Group Treated: All ages

Training & Education

Medical School: University of Virginia
Internship: University of California, San Francisco
Residency: University of California, San Francisco

My Experience

Health Plans I Accept

Below is a list of plans accepted by this doctor.

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Accepted Aetna Plans

  • Aetna Choice POS II
  • Aetna Select EPO
  • Aetna Select Open Access
  • Aetna Signature Administrators (ASA)
  • Aetna Student Health Program
  • Health Fund HMO (aka HMO/HRA)
  • Health Fund POS
  • HMO
  • HMO Deductible Plans
  • Managed Choice POS
  • National Advantage Plan (NAP)
  • Open Access Elect Choice EPO
  • Open Access Managed Choice POS
  • Open Choice PPO
  • Quality Point of Service (QPOS)
  • Stanford University Faculty & Staff (SUFS) - Copay Plan - Open Access Aetna Select
  • Stanford University Faculty & Staff (SUFS) ACA High Deductible Health Plan POS II (ACA HDHP-POS II)
  • Stanford University Faculty & Staff (SUFS) High Deductible Health Plan POS II (HDHP POS II)
  • Traditional Choice

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