Thomas Fraser, M.D.
| Appointed: |
2003 |
| Gender: |
Male |
| Languages: |
English |
Infectious Disease
Quality and Patient Safety Institute
Biographical Sketch
Thomas G. Fraser, MD, is a Staff physician in both the Department of Infectious Diseases and the Quality & Safety Patient Institute at Cleveland Clinic's main campus. He also serves as the Cleveland Clinic Healthcare Epidemiology Officer for the Cleveland Clinic Quality Institute; Assistant Professor of medicine for the Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine of Case Western Reserve University; and Associate hospital epidemiologist. He was appointed in 2003 with specialty interests in endocarditis and infected cardiac devices.
Dr. Fraser is published in multiple peer-reviewed journals focusing on antibiotic resistant organisms and is a pursued presenter and lecturer.
An Ohio board-certified physician, Dr. Fraser completed his internship and residency at Wright Patterson Air Force Base in Ohio. He later served as a staff internist in the USAF at Andrews Air Force Base. Subsequently, he completed fellowship training in Infectious Disease at Northwestern University.
Dr. Fraser earned his medical degree with distinction at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. He finished his undergraduate degree with highest honors from University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, Indiana.
Dr. Fraser is a fellow with the American College of Physicians. He is also a member of the Infectious Disease Society of America and the Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America.
Education & Fellowships
| Medical School: | Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL |
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| Internship: | U.S. Air Force Medical Center Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Internal Medicine, Wright -Patterson AFB, OH |
| Residency: | U.S. Air Force Medical Center Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Internal Medicine, Wright -Patterson AFB, OH |
| Fellowship: | Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Infectious Disease, Chicago, IL |
| Other Education: | (Undergraduate) University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, IN |
Certifications
Infectious Disease
Internal Medicine
Specialty Interests
Infected Cardiac Devices and Hospital Acquired Infections, Infective Endocarditis.
Awards & Honors
The teaching award is a remote one that occurred when I was in the Air Force. It is several years old and I don't think it should be given the play it currently is receiving in the biographical sketch. Similarly, I had a military career that was not very distinguished.
Professional Memberships
- Fellow, American College of Physicians
- Member, Infectious Disease Society of AmericaMember,
- Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America
Specializes in Diseases and Conditions
Specializes in Services
Industry Relationships
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