Dr. Derek Raphael Thomas, MD

Dr. Derek Thomas is a cardiologist and internal medicine physician who specializes in cardiovascular disease and internal medicine. He earned his medical degree from Howard University College of Medicine and completed his residency at University Hospital SUNY Stony Brook. With 35 years of medical experience, Dr. Thomas brings extensive knowledge to his practice. He speaks both English and Spanish.

Dr. Thomas is affiliated with Prisma Health Tuomey Hospital and practices at multiple locations throughout South Carolina, including Columbia and Sumter. His expertise includes treating familial lipid disorders and high cholesterol in both children and teenagers. He performs diagnostic procedures such as electrocardiograms and echocardiograms to evaluate heart function. Patients have given him an average rating of 2.8 on Vitals.