Tom received his Bachelor of Health Science and Physician Assistant certification from the University of Kentucky in 1995.  In addition, he also received a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Mobile in Alabama in 1986, and a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Tulane University, Louisiana in 1975.  He was awarded the Physician Assistant Program Clinical Excellence Award in 1994 and 1995, and was also President of the Student Nursing Association in 1984 (Mobile) and included in "Outstanding Young Men of America" in 1986.  Professional memberships include the American Academy of Physician Assistants, the California Academy of Physician Assistants, Alpha Eta Physician Honor Society, and is a charter member of Sigma Theta Thu National Nursing Honor Society.  Tom is certified in both Advanced Cardiac Life Support and Pediatric Advanced Life Support.

Tom joined Sacramento Knee & Sports Medicine in 2004, bringing several years of sports medicine and orthopedic experience to the practice.  He joins the surgical team as a first assistant in arthroscopic and reconstructive surgery, and participates in all aspects of the clinical setting. 

Tom is an active bicycler, hiker, and runner.