Mary K. Thomas, MD, FAAP, Author at NuHeights Pediatrics

About Mary K. Thomas, MD, FAAP

Dr. Mary Thomas was born and raised near Detroit, Michigan. She attended Kalamazoo College, graduating cum laude with dual majors in Biology and Spanish Language. While earning her medical doctorate at The Chicago Medical School, she worked at the distinguished Cook County Hospital in both General Pediatrics and The Department of Child Abuse and Neglect. There, working with the underprivileged children of Chicago, she fell in love with Pediatric Medicine. Following graduation, she began a pediatric residency at Saint Vincent’s Medical Center in Manhattan.

Throughout her residency training and while serving as Chief Resident, Dr. Mary K. Thomas continued to work with indigent and immigrant children and their families. She was an integral member of the renowned St. Vincent’s Cystic Fibrosis Center and served on its Charity Board. Her work earned her the John Z. Jacoby Award for exemplary care of patients with CF. Dr. Thomas was an attending physician at The Elizabeth Seton Pediatric Center in Manhattan, caring for children with rare genetic disorders and complex chronic diseases before ultimately moving to New Jersey with her growing family.

Dr. Mary Thomas has been a busy pediatrician in New Jersey since 2008 and believes that well care and good preventative practices play the biggest role in preventing illness. She also believes in taking into account how psychosocial influences, as well as illness, play a role in the wellness of a child. Her clinical focuses include pediatric dermatology and rashes, caring for children and families with special needs including LGBTQ youth and children with disabilities. Dr. Thomas also serves as Medical Director of Armada Health, helping patients with challenging diagnoses get to the right specialists to treat their disease. Dr. Thomas currently resides in Montclair with her husband and three children. In her spare time, she enjoys gardening and cheering on the sidelines of her children’s activities.

Entries by Mary K. Thomas, MD, FAAP

Covid-19

August 11, 2021 /0 Comments/in Parent Resource Center /by Mary K. Thomas, MD, FAAP

Here at NuHeights, we are committed in our efforts to protect you and your family from Covid 19. We offer both rapid and PCR testing at both locations. We require masks for all patients over 2 years of age and screen all patients upon entry to the offices.

Everything You Should Know About MMR Vaccine and Measles

January 30, 2019 /3 Comments/in Parent Resource Center /by Mary K. Thomas, MD, FAAP

MMR Vaccine helps protect against measles, mumps, and rubella (German measles), viral diseases that can have serious consequences. There are two options available for protecting children between the ages of 12 months and 12 years old. Parents can decide between using MMR Vaccine — the varicella vaccine with the trivalent measles, mumps, and rubella or […]

Halloween Safety Tips from the American Academy of Pediatrics

October 8, 2018 /0 Comments/in Parent Resource Center /by Mary K. Thomas, MD, FAAP

All Dressed Up
Plan costumes that are bright and reflective. Make sure that shoes fit well and that costumes are short enough to prevent tripping, entanglement or contact with flame.

Consider adding reflective tape or striping to costumes and trick-or-treat bags for greater visibility.

Preparing for Flu Season: Our Flu Shots are In

September 21, 2018 /0 Comments/in News /by Mary K. Thomas, MD, FAAP

Our Flu shots are in!

Flu season is officially here and we encourage you to bring in your child for vaccination. If your child has a wellness visit planned in the next few weeks he or she can receive the vaccine at that visit. If you do not have a visit in the next few weeks you should schedule an appointment now.

Allergy Tips

June 27, 2018 /0 Comments/in Parent Resource Center /by Mary K. Thomas, MD, FAAP

Allergies can feel very similar to a cold. Symptoms include a headache, stuffy nose, itchy or watery eyes, postnasal drip, cough and sore throat. Allergy symptoms can be caused by indoor allergens such as dust mites, pets, and pests as well as outdoor allergens such as pollens. Molds can be found indoors and outdoors and can also trigger nasal allergy symptoms.

Thank You Letter to the Mothers of my Patients

May 12, 2018 /0 Comments/in News /by Mary K. Thomas, MD, FAAP

My time with you is my greatest education. By allowing me the opportunity to help care for your children you teach me more than any professor, attending or book. I want to take the time to tell you about what you have done for me because as Mother’s Day approaches, you are the teachers to whom I owe the most gratitude.

This Year’s Flu Vaccine is 36% Effective

February 19, 2018 /0 Comments/in Parent Resource Center /by Mary K. Thomas, MD, FAAP

On Wednesday, the CDC announced that this year’s Flu vaccine is 36% effective. I’m thrilled. It has also reported that in children specifically, effectiveness may be as high as 51% and that among those that have suffered the worst illness and even have died, 85% were not vaccinated. This is really good news.