3.7
6 Ratings with 3 written Reviews
Summary
Dr. Thomas Deskin was an ER physician for 28 years before shifting to occupational medicine, a specialty with a different focus.
“Now I treat a lot of injuries and try to prevent unnecessary ER visits. I communicate with patients and employers during every step of the process, and they know exactly what the plan is. There aren’t any surprises.”
Dr. Deskin earned his undergraduate degree at the University of New Mexico. He earned his medical degree from the University of New Mexico School of Medicine and completed an emergency medicine residency at the University of Missouri at Kansas City.
What advice would he give to a potential patient? Spend time trying to prevent injuries from occurring in the first place.
“It’s important to spend as much time trying to prevent injuries as you do trying to recover from them.”
“Now I treat a lot of injuries and try to prevent unnecessary ER visits. I communicate with patients and employers during every step of the process, and they know exactly what the plan is. There aren’t any surprises.”
Dr. Deskin earned his undergraduate degree at the University of New Mexico. He earned his medical degree from the University of New Mexico School of Medicine and completed an emergency medicine residency at the University of Missouri at Kansas City.
What advice would he give to a potential patient? Spend time trying to prevent injuries from occurring in the first place.
“It’s important to spend as much time trying to prevent injuries as you do trying to recover from them.”
Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 35 years of experience
- 2 insurance plans accepted
- speaks English
- U Mo Ks City Sch Of Med, Emergency Medicine
- 3 written reviews
- 1 specialty
- 3 areas of expertise
- 1 board certification
- 1 hospital affiliation
- 1 office location
- Male
Office Location
LMH Health Workplace Wellness
1130 W 4th St Ste 1020Lawrence, KS 66044 Tel: (785) 505-3114
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
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| Med School: University of Nm Sch of Med, Albuquerque Nm | Med School: Suny Stony Brookhealth | Med School: University Of Missouri Columbia School Of Medicine | Med School: University Of Missouri-Kansas City School Of Medicine |
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Thomas Deskin
Medical Specialties
Dr. Thomas Deskin has the following specialty
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Thomas Deskin has the following 3 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
35 Years Experience
BOARD CERTIFICATIONS
American Board of Emergency Medicine
Emergency Medicine
MEDICAL LICENSE
Medical Doctor, Kansas, 2026, Active
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Residency
U Mo Ks City Sch Of Med, Emergency Medicine
Medical School
University of Nm Sch of Med, Albuquerque NmGraduated in 1991
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- Dr. Thomas Deskin is affiliated with Mosaic Medical Center In Saint Joseph.
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