Dr. Thomas KayMD
Family Medicine
at Direct Primary Care New Braunfels — New Braunfels, TX
About
Thomas Kay, MD, is a board-certified family medicine physician who has practiced for nearly 30 years. He cares for patients across every stage of life, from newborns to seniors. His clinical interests took shape in medical school and have stayed consistent ever since: acute illness, chronic disease, prevention, and wellness.
Dr. Kay spent time with his family on the mission field in Romania, Uganda, and Haiti. That experience shaped how he thinks about medicine and led him to the direct primary care model as his ideal practice structure. He takes a holistic approach, addressing physical, mental, and spiritual well-being alongside clinical concerns. He stays current on both standard therapies and emerging research. Outside the office, he lives in the New Braunfels area with his wife and three children. He enjoys walking his dogs Clarence and Charlie, sharing tea with his wife at Landa Park, and playing board games with his kids. He is also active in the local foster community and his church.
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Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Kay right for?
Dr. Kay serves patients of all ages, from children and teens to older adults managing multiple conditions. He works especially well with patients dealing with hypertension, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, hormone imbalances, or ADHD. Patients who want a physician to address root causes rather than symptoms tend to connect well with his approach. His focus on nutrition, lifestyle, and overall wellness makes him a strong fit for anyone pursuing long-term health improvement.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Kay treats a broad range of conditions across all ages. His clinical focus includes hypertension, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, ADHD, and hormonal conditions. He also manages acute illness, medical weight loss, and women's and men's health concerns. His holistic approach means he considers physical, mental, and spiritual factors alongside clinical findings.
Yes, Dr. Kay cares for patients from newborns through seniors. He has built his practice around whole-family care, so multiple generations can see the same physician. His nearly 30 years of family medicine experience gives him strong footing across every stage of life.
Yes, Dr. Kay holds board certification in Family Medicine. He also practices functional and preventive medicine, staying current on both established therapies and emerging research.
Dr. Kay manages chronic conditions with particular attention to early detection and prevention. He addresses hypertension, cardiovascular disease, and diabetes as ongoing priorities. His holistic approach means he looks at the full picture of a patient's health, not just isolated symptoms.
Yes, Dr. Kay offers both testosterone replacement therapy for men and hormone replacement therapy for women. These services are part of his broader focus on men's health and women's health. Members can discuss hormonal concerns during a standard appointment.
Yes, Dr. Kay makes himself available to members by text, phone, or email, including outside normal business hours. This direct access is a core feature of the direct primary care model he chose deliberately for his practice.
Dr. Kay's clinical interests took shape in medical school and have stayed consistent ever since. His time serving on the mission field in Romania, Uganda, and Haiti deepened his commitment to patient-centered care. Those experiences ultimately led him to the direct primary care model as his ideal practice structure.
Yes, Dr. Kay treats ADHD as part of his clinical scope. He addresses mental health concerns alongside physical and chronic disease management, reflecting his holistic approach to care.
Yes, medical weight loss is part of Dr. Kay's practice. He works with patients to address the underlying factors contributing to weight concerns, drawing on his background in functional and preventive medicine.
Doctor profile last updated March 22, 2026