Doctor's Bio
Renee Thomas is a Physician Assistant in Grady’s Urology Center, where she provides high-quality, patient-centered care in a fast-paced academic medical setting. She is deeply committed to helping patients navigate complex urologic conditions with compassion, clarity, and clinical excellence.
Thomas earned her Master of Medical Science in Physician Assistant Studies from Emory University School of Medicine. She also holds a Master of Public Health in International Health with a concentration in Infectious Diseases from Emory University and a Bachelor of Science in Microbiology from the University of Georgia. Her multidisciplinary education allows her to approach patient care with a strong foundation in both clinical medicine and public health.
Prior to becoming a Physician Assistant, Thomas gained extensive professional experience across several areas of healthcare, including serving as a researcher at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and working in medical sales with Pfizer, Incorporated, and Alcon. These roles strengthened her understanding of research, innovation, and the broader healthcare landscape, all of which inform her clinical practice today.
Thomas is the recipient of multiple awards and honors and is an active member of the American Urological Association. Outside of her clinical work, she enjoys traveling, fitness, reading, sports, and community service. She is also a proud member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated, reflecting her lifelong commitment to service, scholarship, and sisterhood.
Board Certifications
National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants
Affiliations
Emory
Awards and Honors
- 2013 Emory PA Program Student Leadership Award recipient
- 2020 Urology Clinical Care Excellence Award recipient
- 2024 Outstanding Dedication to the Debutante Program - 25th Anniversary Subchair Award recipient
Locations and Directions
Grady Memorial Hospital
Phone: (404) 616-1000
Location:
80 Jesse Hill Jr Drive SE
Atlanta, GA 30303
Publications
- Reply by Authors.
Jiang JF, Leung AK, Pettitt-Schieber B, Nabavizadeh R, Thomas RL, Brown M, Hafford D, Lay AH, Hammett J, Carney KJ, Filson CP, Master VA
The Journal of urology. 2020;203(2):391.
PMID: 31724917 - Efficacy of Percutaneous Tibial Nerve Stimulation for Overactive Bladder in Women and Men at a Safety Net Hospital.
Jiang JF, Leung AK, Pettitt-Schieber B, Nabavizadeh R, Thomas RL, Brown M, Hafford D, Lay AH, Hammett J, Carney KJ, Filson CP, Master VA
The Journal of urology. 2020;203(2):385-391.
PMID: 31518202
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