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Thomas Houston, MD, Family Medicine, Columbus, OH

ThomasPHoustonMDFAAFP, FACPM

Family Medicine Columbus, OH

McConnell Heart Health Center

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  • Office

    3773 Olentangy River Rd
    Columbus, OH 43214
    Phone+1 614-566-5356
    Fax+1 614-566-3835

Education & Training

  • University of Mississippi Medical Center
    University of Mississippi Medical CenterResidency, Family Medicine, 1977 - 1980
  • University of Mississippi School of Medicine
    University of Mississippi School of MedicineClass of 1977
  • University of Mississippi
    University of MississippiBA, Biology; Chemistry, 1996 - 1973

Certifications & Licensure

  • OH State Medical License
    OH State Medical License 1981 - 2026
  • LA State Medical License
    LA State Medical License 2003 - 2006
  • IL State Medical License
    IL State Medical License 1990 - 2005
  • GA State Medical License
    GA State Medical License 1981 - 1987
  • American Board of Family Medicine Family Medicine

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Carrie Nelson Black Award for Outstanding Volunteerism The Breathing Association, 2008, 2017
  • Press Ganey Summit Award Medical Practice Group, McConnell Heart Health Center, 2008-2016
  • Associations Advance America Award Illinois Academy of Family Physicians/Illinois Academy of Pediatrics by the American Society of Association Executives, 2003
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Cigarette manufacturers� defense against Plaintiffs� claims of cancer causation: throwing mud at the wall and hoping some of it will stick  
    Millberger S, Davis RM, Douglas CE, Burns D, Houston TP, Shopland D, Tobacco Control, 1/1/2006
  • Book Review: VA in the Vanguard: Building on Success in Smoking Cessation  
    Houston T, AJPM, 1/1/2006
  • International trade agreements: A threat to tobacco control policy  
    Shaffer ER, Brenner JE, Houston TP, Tobacco Control, 1/1/2005
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Books/Book Chapters

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Abstracts/Posters

  • The Usefulness of a Standardized Written Examination for Tobacco Treatment Specialists�report of a Survey
    Jolicoeur D, Wolff F, Dauer J, Houston T, Kotsen C, Payne T, et al., National Conference on Tobacco or Health, Phoenix AZ, 1/9/2009
  • Ask and Act: a Tobacco Cessation Project of the AAFP
    Houston T, National Conference on Tobacco or Health, Minneapolis MN, 1/26/2007
  • Ask and Act: a Tobacco Cessation Campaign of the American Academy of Family Physicians
    Houston T, 13th World Conference on Tobacco or Health, Washington DC, 1/14/2006
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Lectures

  • Protecting Children and Families from Tobacco: Leadership Advocacy Training 
    Washington DC - 1/23/2011
  • Tobacco Cessation Update 
    Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus OH - 1/15/2010
  • Tobacco cessation and adolescents 
    Nationwide Children�s Hospital, Columbus OH - 1/7/2010
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Other

  • Position Document on Environmental Tobacco Smoke 
    Houston T, American Society of Heating, Refrigeration, and Air Conditioning Engineers, Inc.
    Atlanta, GA - 1/1/2005

Press Mentions

  • Vaping and Smoking: Are You Doing Both?
    Vaping and Smoking: Are You Doing Both?October 10th, 2019
  • Secondhand Vaping: What Risks Does Aerosol from E-cigarettes Pose for Kids?
    Secondhand Vaping: What Risks Does Aerosol from E-cigarettes Pose for Kids?July 9th, 2019
  • AAFP Recruiting for Ask and Act Office Champions Project
    AAFP Recruiting for Ask and Act Office Champions ProjectMay 8th, 2019
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