Thomas W. Heinrich

Thomas W. Heinrich, MD, is a Professor and Vice Chair in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine at the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW). He holds dual board certifications in Family Medicine and Psychiatry. His training includes an MD from MCW, residencies in Family Medicine and Psychiatry, and a fellowship in Psychosomatic Medicine at Massachusetts General Hospital/Harvard Medical School. Dr. Heinrich’s academic interests include Psychosomatic Medicine, Medical Education, Clinical Ethics, and Delirium Management. He has been recognized with the Golden Apple Teaching Award and named a 'Best Doctor in America' multiple times.

His research focuses on improving clinical practices, medical education, and healthcare policy. Notable contributions include studies on delirium prevalence, alcohol withdrawal protocols, and strategic management of academic psychiatry departments. He actively contributes to consultation-liaison psychiatry initiatives and has authored over a dozen peer-reviewed articles since 2019. His clinical practice involves psychiatric consultations at Froedtert Hospital.

• Education:
  • MD, Medical College of Wisconsin (1996)
  • Family Medicine & Psychiatry Residency, Medical College of Wisconsin (2001)
  • Psychosomatic Medicine Fellowship, Massachusetts General Hospital (2002)

Dr. Heinrich’s publications reflect expertise in delirium epidemiology, healthcare policy reforms, and residency education. He advocates for parity in delirium diagnosis coding and emphasizes strategic resource allocation in under-resourced academic departments. His work bridges clinical practice, education, and policy to enhance patient care and medical professionalism.