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Richard Thomson, MD

Assistant Professor/Clinical

Dr Richard Thomson is an Assistant Professor for the Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at UT Health San Antonio. His clinical expertise includes the treatment of congenital facial differences and Cleft Lip and Palate, in addition to all aspects of Pediatric Plastic Surgery.

He received his Medical Degree from the University of Liverpool, before obtaining a Master's degree in Surgical Science and Practice from the University of Oxford. Upon completing his residency in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at the Welsh Centre for Burns and Plastic Surgery, he was admitted to the Royal College of Surgeons of England as a Fellow in Plastic Surgery (FRCS Plast).

Dr Thomson has undertaken extensive training in Cleft, Craniofacial, and Pediatric Plastic Surgery, having completed three international sub-specialist fellowships.

  • ⁠Pediatric Plastic Surgery at BC Children’s Hospital, Vancouver, Canada.
  • ⁠Craniofacial Surgery at Great Ormond Street Children’s Hospital, London, England.
  • Cleft Lip and Palate fellowship at Evelina London Children’s Hospital, England. 

Prior to joining UT Heath San Antonio, he was an attending consultant at The Royal Bristol Hospital for Children and The Welsh Centre for Cleft Lip and Palate Surgery. Dr Thomson has a patient-centered approach, that prioritizes individual care and focuses on clear communication with patients and families. He enjoys working collaboratively with providers across a range of clinical disciplines to achieve the best outcomes for his patients.

  • Professional Background

    Education

    • 2020 - FRCS (Plast) - The Royal College of Surgeons of England (Plastic Surgery)
    • 2016 - PG Cert MedEd - Post graduate Certificate in Teaching and Learning for Health Professions
    • 2015 - Surgical Science and Practice - University of Oxford
    • 2008 - MD - University of Liverpool
    • 2007 - BSc 1st Class (Hons) - Anatomy and Human Biology - University of Liverpool

    Training

    • 2023 - Fellowship - Cleft Lip & Palate - Evelina London Children’s Hospital, England
    • 2022 - Fellowship - Craniofacial Surgery - Great Ormond Street Hospital, London, England
    • 2021 - Fellowship - Pediatric Plastic Surgery - BC Children’s Hospital, Vancouver, Canada
    • 2020 - Residency - Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery - Bristol, England and The Welsh Centre for Burns and Plastic Surgery
    • 2013 - Junior Resident - Core Surgical Training - Birmingham, England
    • 2010 - Internship - Royal Liverpool University Hospital, England

    Highlights

    • Consultant Cleft and Plastic Surgeon, Bristol Royal Hospital for Children. 2023-2024.
    • Douglas Murray Prize – Winning presentation. 2011.

    Appointments

    • 2024 - Assistant Professor - University of Texas Health San Antonio

  • Service

    Department

    • CLEFT (Bridging the Gap) - Charity fundraising committee. 2021-2024.
    • Northern Cleft Foundation – Cleft outreach program – Nagpur, India. 2017.

    Institutional

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    Service to the Profession

    • American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) - International member
    • American Cleft Palate Craniofacial Association (ACPA)
    • Craniofacial Society of Great Britain and Ireland (CFSGBI)
    • British Association of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons (BAPRAS)
    • Royal College of Surgeons of England – Fellow

  • Publications

  • Clinical

    Board Certifications

    • 2020 - Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of England (Plastic Surgery)