Danny Thomas

Danny Thomas, MD, MPH, is a Professor of Pediatrics at the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) and serves as Research Director of the Section of Pediatric Emergency Medicine. He holds leadership roles including Chair of the MCW IRB Pediatric Minimal Risk Committee and Medical Staff President-Elect. His primary affiliation is at Children's Wisconsin, Emergency/Trauma in Milwaukee, WI.

Dr. Thomas completed his MD and MPH degrees at Northwestern University (2002), followed by pediatric residency and pediatric emergency medicine fellowship at Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh (2005-2008).

His research focuses on improving concussion identification and management in acute care settings. Key interests include objective concussion severity assessment, recovery factors post-concussion, and challenges to traditional rest-based recovery protocols. Notable work includes a landmark randomized trial on post-concussion rest, widely cited in national media for redefining activity guidelines. Current projects explore accelerated recovery methods, risk reduction for recurrent injuries, and post-concussive syndrome prediction.

Publications highlight interdisciplinary approaches in pediatric emergency care, including biomarker research, cannabis exposure trends, and mental health service optimization. His work bridges clinical practice with public health policy, emphasizing evidence-based practices in acute care environments.