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Karl William Thomas, MD
  • Pulmonology
Karl William Thomas, MD

Karl William Thomas, MD

  • Pulmonology

Conditions and Treatments

  • Lung Cancer
  • Mesothelioma
  • Airway Disorders
5 (45 Ratings)


Adult Provider



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    Conditions and Treatments

    • CPAP
    • Bronchial Stents
    • Tunneled Pleural Catheters
    • Balloon Bronchoplasty
    • Bronchial Thermoplasty
    • Ventilator Management
    • Bronchial Electrocautery
    • Desensitization for Drug Allergy
    • Lung Cancer
    • Mesothelioma
    • Lung Diseases Related to Asbestos
    • Airway Disorders
    • Pleural Diseases
    • Alveolar Proteinosis

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    Ratings and Reviews

    5.0

    45 Ratings 21 Comments

    Listened to me 4.9
    Cared about me 4.9
    Clearly explained my problem or condition 5.0
    Included me in decisions about my care 4.9

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    Patient Comments

    • September 17, 2023 Informative, good listener, friendly and very helpful.
    • September 13, 2023 Dr. Thomas is a wonderful, compassionate doctor. He listens to you and I feel that he is genuinely concerned about you. He talks to you and not just at you. He makes you feel that you do indeed matter. Thank you Dr. Thomas.
    • September 9, 2023 Doctor Thomas was caring compassionate & explained things so my husband could understand a little bit better of what is going on with his Liver cancer.
    • August 23, 2023 Very nice and he listens to you and will discuss your situation in terms you can understand
    • August 12, 2023 First visit with Dr Thomas and was blown away with the the care I got. Very personal and easy to talk too. Looking forward to my next visit.
    • August 8, 2023 From the very beginning my session with Dr. Thomas was informative. It was full of excellent opportunities to converse about my current situation. I was given all options and what is. It was explained in terms I could relate to and easily understand! I felt comfortable and was put at easy in his and his staffs care! There was NO rush. He took his time. He really exemplifies the best of using care and concern. Thank you ALL for looking after me!
    • July 18, 2023 Dr Thomas? Does not let arrogance get in the way of his professionalism. Kind, careing, and compassionate. He is the epitome of a perfect Dr.. He is thorough and explains everything and I left the office with nothing unanswered. He instlled in me hope in the future and using logic and experience gained my trust in him. After decades of Drs and hospital visits he has excelled above any and all that I have had the pleasure of working with.
    • July 15, 2023 I was very pleased with the doctors time to review my history and discuss my situation. He did not rush in and rush out in a second.
    • July 12, 2023 Dr. Thomas is great
    • June 20, 2023 Dr Thomas has been very knowledgeable and informative from the first time I met him. I have complete trust in him as my care provider.
    • June 16, 2023 Very knowledgeable. Explained every thing I great detail I felt very comfortable having him perform my procedure.
    • June 6, 2023 Excellent Doctor..The best,,,,Always listens and answer my questions.
    • March 14, 2023 I am generally a skeptic regarding medical care, and Dr. Thomas totally dispelled my concerns. He was very friendly, communicative, and thorough. He didn't throw meds at me but instead is working on finding WHY I'm having problems. He was a breath of fresh air in an oftentimes unsettling medical world.
    • March 2, 2023 Dr. Thomas was prompt, friendly and very helpful.
    • February 7, 2023 Very proficient and caring.
    • February 6, 2023 with his help we developed a team and a plan to tackle my problem, now we have to execute the plan.
    • December 20, 2022 Awesome doctor explained everything I needed to know. He really seemed to care. I consider.him a really good doctor
    • December 16, 2022 A very caring man who listens before making decisions allowing you to be part of the decisions.
    • December 15, 2022 Dr. Thomas was very thorough and took his time explaining everything and my options. Truly felt a part of the conversation about my care. My wife and I greatly appreciated Dr. Thomas and his care.
    • December 6, 2022 We found Dr. Thomas and Dr. Phillips to be very attentive and caring. They answered all our questions and concerns in an empathetic manor, making us feel at ease and at home.
    • November 8, 2022 I immediately felt at ease after meeting Dr. Thomas. I did not feel rushed. He was factual about my condition but empathetic. I felt like my thoughts and concerns were addressed and that my input was important to him.

    Locations

    Pulmonary and Critical Care - Cancer Center

    Address

    Medical Center Boulevard

    3rd Floor

    Winston-Salem, NC 27157

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    Appointments

    336-716-4649
    336-716-7277 (FAX)
    Pulmonary and Critical Care - Cancer Center, Medical Center Boulevard - Google Maps

    Thoracic Oncology

    at Hayworth Cancer Center

    Address

    302 Westwood Ave.

    3rd Floor

    High Point, NC 27262

    Get Directions

    Contact Us

    336-878-6432
    Thoracic Oncology, 302 Westwood Ave. - Google Maps

    Pulmonary, Sleep and Allergy

    Address

    200 Charlois Blvd

    Suite 250

    Winston-Salem, NC 27103

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    Hours of Operation

    Mon-Fri: 8 am - 5 pm

    Contact Us

    336-716-4649
    Pulmonary, Sleep and Allergy, 200 Charlois Blvd - Google Maps
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    Hayworth Cancer Center

    at High Point Medical Center

    Address

    601 N. Elm St.

    High Point, NC 27262

    Get Directions

    Contact Us

    336-781-4080
    336-781-4081 (FAX)
    Hayworth Cancer Center, 601 N. Elm St. - Google Maps
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    Credentials

    Education

    • MD, Johns Hopkins Medical Center, 1995

    Internship

    • Internal Medicine, Stanford University Hospital and Clinics, 1996

    Residency

    • Internal Medicine, Stanford University School of Medicine, 1998

    Fellowship

    • Pulmonary Diseases and Critical Care, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, 2001

    Positions

    • Physician
    • Professor, Pulmonary, Critical Care, Allergy, and Immunologic Diseases

    Insurance

    Insurance Accepted

    This chart is a list of the most common health insurance plans we accept. This list is subject to change. Please check your individual plan to confirm their participation and the coverage allowed.

    Due to the different physician groups and hospitals within the Wake Forest Baptist system, physician services and hospital services are billed separately. Please remember that health insurance coverage varies, so some services may not be covered.

    If you don’t see your plan or you have questions, please call our Customer Service Center at 877-938-7497. We will do our best to work with you and your plan.


    Key

    WFUHS - Wake Forest University Health Sciences (professional services)
    NCBH
    - North Carolina Baptist Hospital
    LMC
    - Lexington Medical Center
    CHC
    - Cornerstone Healthcare
    Wilkes
    - Wilkes Regional Medical Center
    HPR
    - High Point Regional
    N/A
    - Not applicable to services provided at facility and/or CHC
    NC
    -Not Contracted, very low to no volume for facility and/or CHC


    Wake Forest Baptist Health Managed Care/MA Contracts - January2022

    AETNA CONNECTED ACA/Exchange: Accepted at all locations

    AETNA (PPO & HMO): Accepted at all locations

    AETNA MEDICARE: Accepted at all locations

    AETNA WHOLE HEALTH: Accepted at all locations

    ALIGNMENT HEALTHCARE MEDICARE ADVANTAGE: Accepted at WFUHS, NCBH, Davie, LMC, CHC and Wilkes (not applicable to services provided at High Point)

    AMBETTER OF NC: Accepted at all locations

    AMERIHEALTH CARITAS NEXT ACA/Exchange: Accepted at all locations

    APEX MEDICARE ADVANTAGE: Accepted at all locations

    BCBSNC (PPO & HMO): Accepted at all locations

    BCBS HIGH PERFORMANCE (NATIONAL NETWORK): Accepted at all locations

    BLUE LOCAL (WFBH INDIVIDUAL & WFBH X_Group): Accepted at all locations

    BLUE MEDICARE: Accepted at all locations

    BLUE VALUE: Accepted at all locations

    CAROLINA BEHAVIORAL HEALTH: Accepted at WFUHS, NCBH and CHC (not applicable to services provided at Davie, LMC, Wilkes and High Point)

    CIGNA: Accepted at all locations

    CIGNA BEHAVIORAL HEALTH: Accepted at NCBH and High Point (not applicable to services provided at Davie, LMC, CHC and Wilkes)

    CIGNA HEALTHSPRING MEDICARE ADVANTAGE: Accepted at WFUHS, NCBH, Davie, LMC, CHC and High Point (not applicable to services provided at Wilkes)

    CIGNA LIFESOURCE (TRANSPLANTS): Accepted at WFUHS and NCBH (not applicable to services provided at Davie, LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)

    COVENTRY/WELLPATH: Accepted at all locations

    CRESCENT PPO (ASHEVILLE): Accepted at WFUHS and NCBH (not contracted, very low to no volume for Davie, LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)

    DEVOTED HEALTH: Accepted at all locations

    DIRECT NET:
    Accepted at WFUHS, NCBH, Davie, LMC, Wilkes and High Point (not contracted, very low to no volume for CHC)

    FIRST HEALTH (COVENTRY): Accepted at all locations

    FIRSTCAROLINACARE (PINEHURST, NC): Accepted at NCBH (not contracted, very low to no volume for WFUHS, Davie, LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)

    GATEWAY HEALTH ALLIANCE (VIRGINIA): Accepted at WFUHS and NCBH (not contracted, very low to no volume for Davie, LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)

    GOLDEN RULE INS (UNITED): Accepted at all locations

    HEALTHGRAM (formerly PRIMARY PHYSICIAN CARE): Accepted at WFUHS, NCBH and LMC (not contracted, very low to no volume for Davie, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)

    HEALTHTEAM ADVANTAGE: Accepted at all locations

    HUMANA CHOICECARE: Accepted at all locations

    HUMANA MEDICARE ADVANTAGE: Accepted at all locations

    LIBERTY ADVANTAGE (MEDICARE ADVANTAGE): Accepted at WFUHS and NCBH (not applicable to services provided at Davie, LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)

    MAGELLAN (BEHAVIORAL HEALTH): Accepted at WFUHS, NCBH and CHC (not applicable to services provided at Davie, LMC, Wilkes and High Point)

    MEDCOST: Accepted at all locations

    MEDCOST ULTRA: Accepted at WFUHS, NCBH, Davie, LMC, Wilkes and High Point (not applicable at CHC)

    OPTUMHEALTH (TRANSPLANTS - APPLICABLE TO NCBH/WFUHS ONLY): Accepted at WFUHS and NCBH (not applicable to services provided at Davie, LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)

    PREFERRED CARE OF VA INC: Accepted at WFUHS and NCBH (not contracted, very low to no volume for Davie, LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)

    SOUTHERN HEALTH SVCS (COVENTRY-PPO ONLY): Accepted at WFUHS, NCBH, Davie and CHC (not contracted, very low to no volume for LMC, Wilkes and High Point)

    TWIN COUNTY (VIRGINIA): Accepted at WFUHS and NCBH (not contracted, very low to no volume for Davie, LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)

    UNITED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH: Accepted at WFUHS, NCBH, CHC and High Point (not applicable to services provided at Davie, LMC and Wilkes)

    UNITED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH INTENSIVE OUTPATIENT PROGRAM (WFUHS ONLY): Accepted at WFUHS (not applicable for services provided at NCBH, Davie, LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)

    UNITED HEALTHCARE: Accepted at all locations

    UNITED HEALTHCARE ESSENTIALS ACA/EXCHANGE: Accepted at all locations

    UNITED HEALTHCARE MEDICARE: Accepted at all locations

    VA CCN: Accepted at all locations

    WELLCARE: Accepted at all locations

    WELLPATH (COVENTRY): Accepted at all locations 


    Key 

    WFUHS - Wake Forest University Health Sciences (professional services)
    NCBH - North Carolina Baptist Hospital
    LMC - Lexington Medical Center
    CHC - Cornerstone Healthcare
    Wilkes - Wilkes Regional Medical Center
    HPR- High Point Regional
    N/A - Not applicable to services provided at facility and/or CHC
    NC - Not Contracted, very low to no volume for facility and/or CHC


    Research

    • Publications
    • Right test, right time, right patient. Thomas KW. Crit. Care Med. 2014 Jan; 42(1):190-2.
    • Code status orders and goals of care in the medical ICU. Gehlbach TG, Shinkunas LA, Forman-Hoffman VL, Thomas KW, Schmidt GA, Kaldjian LC. Chest. 2011 Apr; 139(4):802-809.
    • Challenges, duty hours, and metrics in the intensive care unit resident rotation. Thomas KW. Crit. Care Med. 2009 Apr; 37(4):1490-2.
    • Use of mechanical and noninvasive ventilation in black and white chronic obstructive pulmonary disease patients within the Veterans Administration health care system. Cannon KT, Sarrazin MV, Rosenthal GE, Curtis AE, Thomas KW, Kaldjian LC. Med Care. 2009 Jan; 47(1):129-33.
    • Reevaluating prognosis: cancer, septic shock, and changing outcomes. Thomas KW. Crit. Care Med. 2008 Mar; 36(3):987-8.
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