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Thomas Thekkekandam, MD, Family Medicine, Kernersville, NC

ThomasJosephThekkekandamMDABFM, CAQSM, AME

Family Medicine Kernersville, NC

Sports Medicine (Non-Surgical)

Attending Physician in Sports Medicine FAA Aviation Medical Examiner

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  • Office

    1635 NC Highway 66
    Ste 210
    Kernersville, NC 27284
    Phone+1 336-992-1770
    Fax+1 336-992-1776

Summary

  • As a dual board certified, Primary Care Sports Medicine physician I first focus on making an accurate diagnosis. I prefer the use of rehabilitative techniques and if necessary, highly specific, minimally invasive procedures to take away your pain. I strive to make all procedures as painless as possible. My practice philosophy emphasizes empowering you to choose an active and healthy lifestyle and then helping you maintain this lifestyle.

    I am also an instrument-rated private pilot and FAA Aviation Medical Examiner. I perform medical certifications for private and commercial pilots.

Education & Training

  • Cone Health
    Cone HealthFellowship, Sports Medicine (Family Medicine), 2012 - 2013
  • Cone Health
    Cone HealthResidency, Family Medicine, 2009 - 2012
  • Ross University School of Medicine
    Ross University School of MedicineClass of 2009, Doctor of Medicine (M.D.), Highest Honors
  • University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
    University of North Carolina at Chapel HillBS, Biochemistry, 2001 - 2005

Certifications & Licensure

  • NC State Medical License
    NC State Medical License 2009 - 2025
  • American Board of Family Medicine Family Medicine
  • American Board of Family Medicine Sports Medicine

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2013
  • Diplomate, Board Certified Amercan Board of Family Medicine
  • Certificate of Added Qualifications in Sports Medicine American Board of Family Medicine

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • Heat Illness and Exercising in the Heat
    Heat Illness and Exercising in the HeatJuly 3rd, 2017

Research History

  • Principal Investigator St. Mary's Hospital/Yale University Health System, ConnecticutA retrospective study to determine whether Her2/neu negative breast cancers can have Her2/neu positive metastatic lymph nodes.2008 - 2008
  • Principal Investigator St. Mary's Hospital/Yale University Health System, ConnecticutA retrospective study to determine whether Estrogen and Progesterone Receptor Status remains constant in patients undergoing preoperative stereotactic, ultrasound, MRI, or palpation core needle breast biopsies in comparison to subsequent surgical pathology specimens.2008 - 2008

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