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  • Office

    10725 International Dr
    Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
    Phone+1 916-631-3000

Summary

  • Thomas Kidwell, MD, is an ophthalmologist based in Rancho Cordova, CA. He completed his residency in ophthalmology at the University of California Davis Health from 1980 to 1983 and graduated from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School in 1979. He also completed a transitional year internship at Baylor University Medical Center from 1979 to 1980. Dr. Kidwell served as an ophthalmologist and Assistant Physician in Chief for Surgical Services at Kaiser Permanente Northern Colorado from 1983 to 2014. He has published research on topics including the effects of antioxidants and hyperbaric oxygen on doxorubicin skin toxicity and ocular transmittance in argon laser-irradiated rabbit eyes. His honors include Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification, recognition as a Super Doctor, and being named a Top MD by Consumers Checkbook. Dr. Kidwell was a board examiner for the American Board of Ophthalmology from 2004 to 2014. He has been retired since 2014.

Education & Training

  • University of California Davis Health
    University of California Davis HealthResidency, Ophthalmology, 1980 - 1983
  • Baylor University Medical Center
    Baylor University Medical CenterInternship, Transitional Year, 1979 - 1980
  • University of Texas Southwestern Medical School
    University of Texas Southwestern Medical SchoolClass of 1979

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 1980 - 2016
  • Ophthalmology
    American Board of Ophthalmology Ophthalmology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, 2011
  • Super Doctor SuperDoctors.com
  • Top MD Consumers Checkbook