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Dr. Michelle Thomas, MD is a pediatrician in Brenham, TX specializing in general pediatrics. She graduated from University of Texas Southwestern Medical School in 2009 and has 16 years of experience. Dr. Michelle Thomas, MD is affiliated with Baylor Scott & White Health, Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Brenham and Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Temple.
600 N. Park Street
Brenham, TX 77833
1901 SW H K Dodgen Loop
Temple, TX 76502
Asthma
Asthma is a chronic lung disease where the tissue and airways of the lungs become extremely sensitive to certain substances. When these substances are breathed in, the lungs become inflamed. The muscles around the airways tighten and squeeze the lungs, and passages within the lungs swell and tighten. The airways themselves produce mucus, which further clogs the tightened, swollen airways. A person having an asthma attack finds it very difficult to breathe, and a severe attack can even be fatal.
Asthma affects people of all ages, but people with asthma are most often diagnosed as children. Symptoms can include wheezing, a tight feeling in the chest, shortness of breath, and coughing. Some people have mild symptoms all the time, and some people have no symptoms at all, but everyone with asthma is susceptible to occasional severe attacks or flare-ups of symptoms when they are exposed to triggers. Triggers vary widely but can include:
Treatment for most asthma patients involves three steps. Patients learn what their asthma triggers are and avoid them. They take a daily control medication, usually an inhaled corticosteroid, to reduce inflammation in the lungs. Also, they have rescue medication with them at all times to take in case of a severe attack. These quick-acting inhaled medications relax the muscles around the airways and allow the lungs to open up for air.
There is no cure for asthma, but with treatment it should not interfere with daily life and activities.
Dr. Michelle Thomas, MD graduated from University of Texas Southwestern Medical School in 2009. She completed residency at University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas and Affiliated Hospitals. She is certified by the Pediatrics- American Board of Pediatrics and has a state license in Texas.
Medical School: University of Texas Southwestern Medical School (2009)
Residency: University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas and Affiliated Hospitals (2012)
Board Certification: Pediatrics- American Board of Pediatrics
Licensed In: Texas
Dr. Michelle Thomas, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Michelle Thomas, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: CIGNA Open Access, United Healthcare Select Plus, United Healthcare Select, United Healthcare Choice Plus, Humana HMO, United Healthcare Choice, Blue Choice, Aetna QPOS, TRICARE Prime, Aetna Open Choice PPO, TRICARE Extra, TRICARE, Blue California, Aetna Select, Aetna HMO, Aetna Medicare PPO, Aetna Open Access Managed Choice, CIGNA Choice Fund, Aetna Open Access Elect Choice, CIGNA Open Access Plus, Aetna Choice POS II, BlueCross BlueShield ParPlan, WellCare, AARP, Medicare Advantage, TriWest, United Healthcare, United Healthcare Navigate, Medicaid, Aetna Managed Choice, Guardian, Humana, Cigna, United Healthcare Navigate Plus, Humana PPO, Humana ChoiceCare Network, CIGNA Open Access Plus In Network, Superior STAR, Superior CHIP, Superior Health Plan, Aetna-Aetna Signature Administrators, Aetna-Health Network Option, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-PPO Network-Group, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Extended PPO, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW SeniorCare Advantage PPO, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Plus HMO-Individual/Family, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-Hendrick Health Employee Plan, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-Covenant Preferred HMO, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-EPO Network-Individual/Family, Optum-Optum Behavioral Health, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-2023 BSW Employee Network (PPO & HSA), Aetna-Aetna Medicare Prime Plan (HMO), Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Premier PPO, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Plus HMO-Group, Aetna-Aetna Medicare Dual Complete Plan (HMO D-SNP), Nebraska Furniture Mart-Emerald, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSWH Employee Network Premium (PPO)/ HDHP, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Access PPO, Aetna-Aetna Medicare Value Plan (HMO), Centivo Network-Centivo Network - Baylor Scott & White Preferred, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-Pyco Industries Employee Plan, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Plus PPO-Group, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Preferred HMO Network - Group, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-HMO Network-Individual/Family, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Solutions PPO, Prism Electric-BSW Premier - Prism, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Preferred HMO - Individual Marketplace, FirstCare Health Plans-CHIP, Aramark-BSW Premier - Aramark, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Preferred PPO Network, Aetna-Group Retiree Medicare PPO - Limited to Exxon/Mobil, Nebraska Furniture Mart-Onyx, Aetna-Open Access Select, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Premier HMO-Individual/Family, Nebraska Furniture Mart-Pearl, UnitedHealth-Secure Horizons, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSWH Employee Network (SEQA & EQA), Catalyst Health Group-Catalyst Health - Baylor Scott & White Preferred, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Plus PPO-Individual/Family, FirstCare Health Plans-FirstCare Select Plus HMO Network, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW SeniorCare Advantage HMO, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-McLane Group Network, Aetna-Health Network Only, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-HMO Network-Group, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Premier HMO-Group and Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-2023 BSW Employee Network (SEQA & EQA).
According to our sources, Dr. Michelle Thomas, MD accepts the following insurance providers:
Dr. Michelle Thomas, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.97 out of 5 stars based on 12 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Michelle Thomas, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Brenham, TX.
These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Michelle Thomas, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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$214
BREO $82 |
ANORO $27 |
KINRIX $17 |
SHINGRIX $14 |
$73 |
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Dr. Michelle Thomas is a general pediatrics specialist in Brenham, TX and Temple, TX. On average, patients gave Dr. Thomas a rating of 5.0 stars (out of 5). Her areas of expertise include the following: bronchitis, sleep apnea, and asthma. She is in-network for several insurance carriers, including Blue California, TRICARE, and Aetna Medicare. She attended the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School and subsequently trained at a hospital affiliated with the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas for residency. She is professionally affiliated with Baylor Scott & White Health. Dr. Thomas's practice in Temple, TX is open to new patients as reported by Baylor Scott & White Health.
