Thomas Spain, MD, Mph
About Thomas Spain, MD, Mph
Thomas Spain, MD, MPH, serves as the Chief Operating Officer and Chief Medical Officer at GoCheck Kids, with extensive experience in healthcare consulting and clinical innovation. He has held various roles in pediatric and internal medicine, focusing on improving healthcare delivery in the southeastern United States.
Current Role at GoCheck Kids
Thomas Spain serves as the Chief Operating Officer and Chief Medical Officer at GoCheck Kids, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he oversees operations and medical strategies, focusing on improving pediatric healthcare delivery. His leadership is instrumental in driving the company's mission to enhance children's health through innovative solutions. He works remotely, allowing him to manage responsibilities effectively while contributing to the organization's growth.
Previous Experience at GoCheck Kids
Prior to his current role, Thomas Spain worked at GoCheck Kids as Pediatrician-In-Residence from 2020 to 2022. He also served as Acting Chief Operating Officer and Chief Medical Officer for a brief period in 2022. His experiences at GoCheck Kids involved direct engagement in pediatric care and operational leadership, contributing to the development of digital health strategies aimed at improving children's health outcomes.
Education and Expertise
Thomas Spain earned his Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine and a Master of Public Health (M.P.H.) with a focus on Epidemiology. He also holds a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Physics from The University of Alabama in Huntsville. His educational background equips him with a robust understanding of both clinical practice and public health, allowing him to address complex healthcare challenges effectively.
Consulting and Advisory Roles
Since 2016, Thomas Spain has been a Principal Consultant at Multiply Health, where he focuses on healthcare consulting. His expertise extends to clinical innovation and virtual primary care, having held various advisory roles, including Clinical Advisor at Digital Reasoning and Clinical Strategic Advisor at Centivo. His work emphasizes practice improvement and transformation, showcasing his commitment to enhancing healthcare delivery.
Clinical Background and Contributions
Thomas Spain has a diverse clinical background, having worked in various capacities at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, including Assistant Clinical Professor of Medicine and Resident Physician in Internal Medicine and Pediatrics. He has been involved in healthcare innovation and has presented on topics such as instrument-based photoscreening, demonstrating his dedication to advancing clinical practices and improving patient care.