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Thornton Mu, MD, Neonat/Perinatology, San Antonio, TX

Thornton Samuel Mu MD


Professor, Pediatrics -- Uniformed Services Univ of Health Sciences Adjunct Professor, Pediatrics -- Baylor College of Medicine at Christus Children's Hospital -- San Antonio, TX

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  • 333 N. Santa RosaSan Antonio, TX 78207

  • Phone+1 210-704-2474

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Summary

  • Dr. Thornton Mu is a neonatologist with Pediatrix Medical Group primarily at Christus Children's Hospital in San Antonio affiliated with Baylor College of Medicine. He retired from the US Army and most recently was assigned to Brooke Army Medical Center as the Associate Dean for Graduate Medical Education. He received his medical degree from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine and has been in practice for over 20 years. His research interests include ECMO, neonatal simulation, and cord blood use.

Education & Training

  • University of Hawaii
    University of HawaiiFellowship, Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine, 2008 - 2011
  • San Antonio Uniformed Services Health Education Consortium
    San Antonio Uniformed Services Health Education ConsortiumResidency, Pediatrics, 2003 - 2006
  • Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine
    Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of MedicineClass of 2003
  • University of California, Berkeley
    University of California, BerkeleyBA, Biochemistry, 1992 - 1996

Certifications & Licensure

  • TX State Medical License
    TX State Medical License 2013 - 2027
  • HI State Medical License
    HI State Medical License 2010 - 2026
  • IN State Medical License
    IN State Medical License 2005 - 2011
  • Pediatrics
    American Board of Pediatrics Pediatrics
  • Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine
    American Board of Pediatrics Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine
  • Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator
    Society for Simulation in HealthcareCertified Healthcare Simulation Educator

Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Simulation vs. live tissue training randomised trial for ECMO proficiency: is one better than the other?  
    Thornton Mu, Tricia Garcia-Choudary, Amanda Staudt, Melissa Tyree, Krystal Valdez-Delgado, Nicole Caldwell, Nicholas Carr, Matthew Borgman, Heather Delaney, BMJ STEL, 9/4/2020

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