Todd A. Thames

Dr. Todd A. Thames is a Professor of Practice in Health Care Administration at Trinity University, joining full-time in September 2024. With over 30 years of experience in clinical medicine, medical education, and healthcare administration, he specializes in bioethics, healthcare policy, and patient-centered care. His research bridges clinical practice and digital innovation, focusing on socioeconomic determinants of health and AI-driven diagnostic tools.

• Doctor of Medicine (MD), University of Texas Medical Branch
• Master of Health Care Administration (MHA), Trinity University
• Master of Health Policy and Bioethics (MBE), Loyola University Chicago
• Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy, University of Texas Medical Branch

His research interests span Bioethics in Care Delivery, Healthcare Policy Impact on Care Delivery, and Clinical Applications and Innovation. Recent work explores socioeconomic disparities in health outcomes and AI-assisted skin cancer diagnosis. Dr. Thames has authored key publications in Journal of Population Health Management and J Prim Care Community Health, emphasizing digital health and clinical utility of emerging technologies.

He has received prestigious honors including Fellow of the American Academy of Family Physicians, membership in the Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society, and Life Member status. His teaching focuses on healthcare policy, bioethics, and clinical innovation. Dr. Thames is actively involved in community service, serving on the Bioethics Committee at Methodist Healthcare San Antonio and supporting initiatives like Project QUEST and the San Antonio Food Bank.