Dr. Thomas E. Green, M.D.

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Get to know Family Physician Dr. Thomas E. Green, who serves patients in Cincinnati, Ohio.

A board-certified family physician, Dr. Green sees patients at White Oak Family Practice, an affiliate of TriHealth, in Cincinnati, Ohio. He works with patients of all ages, from newborns through geriatric adults, and helps to treat and educate patients on prevention and management of chronic conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, and obesity.

After receiving a Bachelor of Science degree in Zoology from the Ohio State University, he graduated with his medical degree from the Boonshoft School of Medicine at Wright State University. He then completed a three year residency in family medicine at the WW Family Practice Residency Program at the Toledo Hospital.

Recognized as a Fellow of the American Academy of Physicians (FAAP), the doctor is board-certified in family medicine by the American Board of Family Medicine (ABFM). The ABFM is a non-profit, independent medical association of American physicians who practice in family medicine and its sub-specialties.

Among his other roles, Dr. Green is the Chairman of the Department of Family Medicine at Good Samaritan Hospital and a member of the executive committee. He also serves the medical community as a voluntary teaching faculty member at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, teaching third year medical students.

Family medicine is a medical specialty devoted to comprehensive health care for people of all ages. The specialist is called a family physician or family doctor. A family physician is often the first person a patient sees when seeking healthcare services. They examine and treat patients with a wide range of conditions and refer those with serious ailments to a specialist or appropriate facility.

Among his most notable achievements, Dr. Green has been the recipient of the Patients' Choice Award (2016, 2015, 2014), On-Time Doctor Award (2016, 2015), and Compassionate Doctor Recognition (2015, 2014).

In his spare time, he can be found cheering his Ohio State Buckeyes, fishing and hunting.

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