Masters Thomas

Thomas Masters, MD, FACEP, FAAEM

Emergency Medicine, Hyperbaric Medicine

Commitment to Patient-Centered Care

“My goal with all of my patients is to provide them with the best care possible including treatment opportunities not available elsewhere.”

Clinical Expertise

Dr. Masters specializes in Emergency Medicine and has a sub-specialty in Hyperbaric Medicine. His primary research interests include the use of HBO for wound healing and limb preservation.

Publications

  • Masters T, Omodt S, Gayken J, Logue C, Westgard B, Hendriksen S, Walter J, Nygaard R. Microangiography to Monitor Treatment Outcomes Following Severe Frostbite Injury to the Hands. J Burn Care Res. 2017 Mar 15.
  • Orwig D, Masters T, Hendriksen S, Westgard B, Walters J, Logue C. An approach to treating a patient with a HeartMate IITM left-ventricular assist device in the hyperbaric chamber. Undersea and Hyperb Med. 2018 Jan-Feb; 45(1) (accepted 4 May 2017).
  • Hendriksen SM, Menth NL, Westgard BC, Cole JB, Walter JW, Masters TC, Logue CJ. Hyperbaric oxygen therapy for the prevention of arterial gas embolism in food grade hydrogen peroxide ingestion. Am J Emerg Med. 2016 Dec 14.
  • Masters, TC., Westgard, B., Hendriksen, S., Walter, J., Logue, C.; Safety and Efficacy of Needle Myringotomy Performed by Hyperbaric Medicine Physicians. Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine Society, Montreal, Canada, June 2015 [Abstract]
  • Masters, TC., Westgard, B., Hendriksen, S., Walter, J., Logue, C.; Central Retinal Artery Occlusion Treated with Hyperbaric Oxygen: A Retrospective Review. Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine Society, Montreal, Canada, June 2015 [Abstract].

Medical School

  • Wright State University, Dayton, OH, USA

Residency

  • Emergency Medicine, Wright State University, Dayton, OH, USA

Fellowship

  • Hyperbaric Medicine, Hennepin Healthcare, Minneapolis, MN, USA

Professional Affiliations

  • American College of Emergency Physician
  • American Academy of Emergency Medicine
  • Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine

Credentials

  • Board certified in emergency medicine
  • Board certified in hyperbaric medicine

Honors

  • Featured on HCMC’s Healthy Matters, WCCO Radio
  • Fellow, American College of Emergency Medicine

Personal

“I enjoy spending time with my wife and children. In my free time, I like to exercise and spend time outdoors.”