College of Medicine and Life Sciences

Sharon Thomas, M.D.

Sharon Thomas, M.D.

Clinical Associate ProfessorProgram Director, Pediatric Residency ProgramDepartment of PediatricsPediatrics Residency Programsharon.thomasmd@promedica.org

Education

  • Fellowship: Pediatric Critical Care Medicine, Loma Linda University 
  • Residency: Pediatrics, University of Toledo 
  • Medical School: University of Toledo College of Medicine and Life Sciences

I am honored to care for children and their families when they are experiencing one of their most vulnerable moments. I am also privileged to help shape the next generation of pediatricians.

Clinical Focus

Care of critically ill children in the hospital setting, quality

Academic Focus

Graduate medical education

Selected Publications

Durst, M, Barnett D, Roufaeil M, Fink B, Thomas S, Mukundan D. Measuring the Inflammatory Response in Viral Infections with an Eye Towards MIS-C. Translation: The University of Toledo Journal of Medical Sciences. Accepted 4/2025.

Sawyer M, Thomas S. Untreated HSV Leading to Neonatal Death. Translation: The University of Toledo Journal of Medical Sciences [Internet]. 2025 Feb.4;13(1).

Thomas S, Kriplani D, Crane C, Dehom SO, Oei G, Baerg J, Wright C, Xu Y, Ejike JC. Outcomes in pediatric patients with abdominal compartment syndrome following urgent exploratory laparotomy. Journal of Pediatric Surgery. 2017 July; 52 (7): 1144-47.

Pappas, M., Anene, O., Kaur, R. (Eds.). Akshatha, A., Casas, C., Collins, K., Benaka-Hebbar, V., Hussain, T., Kaul, R., Kilaru, A., Patel, S., Rastogi, D., Thomas, S. The Intensive Thinking Series: Pediatric Boards. CIC 2014. Intensivecaring.com.

Honors & Awards

  • Induction into the Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society, University of Toledo College of Medicine and Life Sciences Delta Chapter 
  • Faculty Teacher of the Year, University of Toledo College of Medicine and Life Sciences Pediatric Clerkship
  • Dean’s Award for Faculty Diversity and Inclusion, University of Toledo College of Medicine and Life Sciences 
  • The Rose Award, Recognizing Outstanding Service and Excellence, ProMedica Toledo Hospital 

 

Professional Associations/Affiliations

  • Association of Pediatric Program Directors
  • Society for Critical Care Medicine
  • American Academy of Pediatrics
  • American Medical Association

 

Conflict of Interest: None Reported

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Last Updated: 8/7/26