Dr. Thomas is on Doximity
As a Doximity member you'll join over two million verified healthcare professionals in a private, secure network.
- Gain access to free telehealth tools, such as our “call shielding” and one-way patient texting.
- Connect with colleagues in the same hospital or clinic.
- Read the latest clinical news, personalized to your specialty.
Office
1700 N Rose Ave
Ste 220
Oxnard, CA 93030Phone+1 805-754-2811Fax+1 805-754-2814
Summary
- Experienced board certified cardiac surgeon with subspecialty interest in minimally invasive valve surgery.
Education & Training
- University of WashingtonFellowship, Thoracic Surgery, 1991 - 1994
- Detroit Medical Center/Wayne State UniversityResidency, Surgery, 1986 - 1991
- University of Michigan Medical SchoolClass of 1986
- University of MichiganBS, Cellular and Molecular Biology, High Distinction, 1978 - 1982
- University of Michigan-Ann ArborB.S., Cellular and Molecular Biology, with High Distinction, 1978 - 1982
Certifications & Licensure
- CA State Medical License 2011 - 2025
- MI State Medical License 1987 - 2023
- OR State Medical License 2016 - 2023
- WA State Medical License 1990 - 2022
- WI State Medical License 2018 - 2019
- IL State Medical License 1995 - 2014
- American Board of Thoracic Surgery Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Operative Teacher of the Year- Elected Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital, 2016
- Chemistry Scholar University of Michigan, 1979
- Fellow American College of Surgeons
- Join now to see all
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 1 citationsStimulation of abdominal and upper thoracic muscles with surface electrodes for respiration and cough: Acute studies in adult canines.James S. Walter, Joseph A. Posluszny, Raymond A. Dieter, Robert S. Dieter, Scott Sayers
The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine. 2018-05-04 - 1 citationsHigh-Risk Repair of Traumatic Mitral Valve Rupture in the Setting of Polytrauma.Michael Paisley, Zachary Deboard, Donald D. Thomas
The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon Reports. 2018-01-01 - 3 citationsSelf-Appraised Readiness of Senior and Graduating General Surgery Residents to Perform Thoracic Surgery.Zachary M. DeBoard, Michael Paisley, Donald D. Thomas
Journal of Surgical Education. 2017-12-01
Journal Articles
- High Risk Repair of Traumatic Mitral Valve Rupture in the Setting of PloytraumaPaisley MJ, DeBoard ZM, Thomas DD, Thorac Cardiovasc Surg Rep, 1/1/2018
- Self-Appraised Readiness of Senior & Graduating General Surgery Residents to Perform Thoracic SurgeryDeBoard ZM, Paisely MJ, Thomas DD, Journal of Surgical Education, 1/1/2017
- Update on a 12-Channel, Laboratory, Neuroprosthetic Platform for SCI: Respiration, Urinary, and Muscle Disuse Atrophy ApplicationsWalter JS, Posluszny J, Wheeler J, Bresler L, Dieter Ray, Dieter Rob, Thomas DD, Sayers S, Rabbat M, SinghS, Internal Medicine Review, 1/1/2016
- Join now to see all
Abstracts/Posters
- Successful Bivalirudin Anticoagulation for Dialysis Patient with Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia Undergoing Redo Aortic Valve Replacement.Thomas DD, Leonor A, CRT, 1/26/2003
- Endocardial and Epicardial Microwave Ablation of Atrial Fibrillation During Concomitant Cardiac Surgery.Thomas DD, Guynn T, Calandra DB, Porter JD, 6th Annual Meeting of International Society for Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery, 1/19/2003
- Growth of the Transplanted Lung in the Juvenile Baboon.Thomas DD, Standaert TA, Anton WR, Jones DR, Godwin JD, Raghu G, Hodson WA, Allen MD, Pediatric Pulmonology, 1/1/1994
- Join now to see all
Lectures
- Surgical Ablation of Atrial FibriallationVancouver, WA - 1/25/2017
- Surgical Approaches to Atrial FibrillationVancouver, WA - 1/23/2017
- ECMO Cannulation: Which Technique is Best?Portland, OR - 1/18/2017
- Join now to see all
Viewing the full profile is available to verified healthcare professionals only.
Find your profile and take control of your online presence: