Thad Wilkins

Thad Wilkins is a Professor in the Department of Family Medicine at Augusta University's Medical College of Georgia, serving since 2011. He holds dual executive roles as Director of Academic Development and Associate Chief Medical Officer, overseeing utilization review, patient throughput, and experience optimization. With 22+ years of healthcare leadership, he serves on the Medical Association of Georgia's board of directors.

His educational journey includes:

• BS in Biology from Francis Marion University (1991)
• MD from Medical University of South Carolina (1995)
• Family Medicine Residency at Eglin Air Force Base
• Faculty Development Fellowship at UNC Chapel Hill
• MBA from Columbus University

Dr. Wilkins' research centers on colorectal cancer screening and comprehensive management of chronic conditions including diabetes, hypertension, and hypercholesterolemia. His scholarly work spans gastroenterology, thrombosis, and hepatology, emphasizing evidence-based primary care interventions with direct clinical impact.

His 2014-2021 publications reveal three dominant trends: acute care system optimization (pulmonary embolism response teams), gastrointestinal disorder management across age groups, and patient-centered screening efficacy. These works consistently address healthcare utilization challenges while maintaining focus on patient experience metrics.

Key recognitions include:

• Fellow of the American Academy of Family Practice (2012)
• Resident Exemplary Teacher Award (2009)

Dr. Wilkins actively shapes his field through sustained service as a reviewer for the Journal of the American Board of Family Medicine (2005-present) and Annals of Family Medicine (2004-present), plus leadership in the American Association of Primary Care Endoscopy (2015-present). His teaching philosophy emphasizes competency-based procedural training within primary care contexts.