Thomas Loomis, MD

I am an engineer. As such, I had an interesting career. Never a boring day. However, I had to move to where the job was several times. My wife and I had a moving van in front of our house several times, loading our furniture and moving to a new home in a new town. Each new assignment required that we find a new family doctor. All of our family doctors did a very good job diagnosing whatever problem they were presented with. However, all were so busy that little time was spent explaining the problem. From the beginning with Dr. Loomis he always found time to explain what was causing our problem and how the treatment he recommends would work. My wife and I have learned more about how our bodies work since we started doctoring with Dr. Loomis a few years ago than all of our previous doctors combined. He has an unusual gift in his ability to explain medical problems in terms that are understandable.

My doctor is more than just another medical practitioner. He creates an environment in the office of welcome and supportive help. This is displayed in the receptionist and all the staff. This only happens by setting the example from the top down.
Dr Loomis makes me feel like my opinion and thoughts are an important part of his diagnosis. He is even open to trying different approaches to verifying the correct course of action.
This all leads to a friendly and caring environment where I feel comfortable and respected.

I have had diabetes for about 35 years and was first treated by my primary care physician in South Bend, Indiana. Then, at the suggestion of a doctor during an executive physical at Mayo Clinic, I began seeing an Endocrinologist. During this time with both of these doctors, I naturally learned a little about the disease, carb counting, general diet, etc. But I really didn't put what little knowledge I learned to very good use.

Following a move to a new town, I eventually became a patient of MDVIP Dr. Thomas Loomis. Literally in my first 15 minutes with him during my first visit, I learned more about diabetes and how to control it than I had in the previous 30 years. I learned later that part of the reason was that his teenage daughter was a type 1 diabetic!

As a result, I have gone from A1C levels above 10 to around 7 and now use an insulin pump. I suspect that in my next visit, i may be under 7. This is all due to being seen by Dr. Loomis! With the MDVIP format, I appreciate the amount of time he spends consulting with me and the thoroughness of my treatment. Plus, he has assembled a staff that is second to none. Thank you to all!

Sure…. That moment was when Dr. Thomas Loomis asked not just about my health but about my life past and present which meant a lot to me. He wanted to know about the whole person.