About
Robert H. Thomas, MD, FACP, founded Coral Gables Executive Physicians and serves as its Medical Director. He earned both his undergraduate and medical degrees from the University of Miami, graduating Magna Cum Laude and as a Phi Beta Kappa honoree. His internal medicine residency at Jackson Memorial Hospital in Miami culminated in a Chief Medical Resident appointment. Before opening his private practice, he spent seven years as a full-time faculty physician at the University of Miami. He currently holds a voluntary assistant professor of medicine appointment there.
Dr. Thomas holds board certification in internal medicine through the American Board of Internal Medicine, scoring in the top 1% on the national certification exam three times consecutively. He completed a two-year functional medicine program at the University of Miami and weaves that training into his clinical approach. His peers and patients have nicknamed him 'Dr. House' for his diagnostic acumen. com ranks him first among internal medicine physicians nationwide. He received the Patients' Choice award in 2013, placing him in the top 5% of the country's 870,000 active physicians. He lectures physicians at continuing medical education presentations across the country and publishes in medical journals. Born and raised in Miami, he sees patients in both English and Spanish.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
University of Miami, undergraduate degree, Magna Cum Laude, Phi Beta Kappa
Medical School
University of Miami School of Medicine, MD, Magna Cum Laude, Phi Beta Kappa
Residency
Internal Medicine Residency, Jackson Memorial Hospital, Miami, FL; served as Chief Medical Resident
Additional Training
Two-year program in Functional Medicine, University of Miami
Certifications
Languages
English, Spanish
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Thomas right for?
Dr. Thomas is a strong fit for patients with complex or unresolved diagnoses that other physicians have struggled to identify. Adults seeking a thorough preventive strategy with advanced diagnostic testing benefit from his functional medicine approach. He works well with patients who want root-cause answers alongside evidence-based internal medicine. Patients comfortable receiving care in English or Spanish will find him accessible.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Thomas specializes in internal medicine, functional medicine, and preventive medicine. He weaves functional medicine training into his clinical approach to help uncover root causes behind complex health issues. He also covers primary care needs for his patients.
Yes, Dr. Thomas holds board certification in internal medicine through the American Board of Internal Medicine. He has scored in the top 1% on the national certification exam three consecutive times.
Dr. Thomas earned both his undergraduate and medical degrees from the University of Miami, graduating Magna Cum Laude. He completed his internal medicine residency at Jackson Memorial Hospital in Miami, where he served as Chief Medical Resident. He later completed a two-year functional medicine program at the University of Miami.
Yes, Dr. Thomas sees patients in both English and Spanish. He was born and raised in Miami and is comfortable communicating in either language.
Dr. Thomas has earned the nickname 'Dr. House' from his peers and patients for his diagnostic acumen. Other medical practices and hospitals frequently refer patients to him when diagnoses prove elusive. He also lectures physicians at continuing medical education events nationwide and publishes in medical journals.
Yes, Dr. Thomas received the Patients' Choice award in 2013, placing him in the top 5% of the country's 870,000 active physicians at the time. He has also ranked first among internal medicine physicians nationwide on physician rating platforms.
Yes, Dr. Thomas holds a voluntary assistant professor of medicine appointment at the University of Miami. Before opening his private practice, he spent seven years as a full-time faculty physician there.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026