Tom joins us following several years of practice as a Physician Assistant in Dermatology at The Austin Diagnostic Clinic, and brings with him a wealth of training and experience in general dermatology. After receiving an Associate Degree in Nursing from Austin Community College, Tom decided to continue his education at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, where he graduated in 1987 from the Physician Assistant program with a Bachelor of Science in Allied Health. He is licensed by the Texas Physician Assistant Board and is certified by the National Commission on the Certification of Physician Assistants. Other professional memberships include The American Academy of Physician Assistants, The Texas Academy of Physician Assistants, and The Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants. In his spare time, Tom’s interests and hobbies include amateur radio, general aviation, and motorcycle riding.