MEET OUR DOCTORS
Need a little write up on both the doctors here as a quick intro. Doesn’t have to be long but might be nice lead in.
Dr. Thomas Faulkner “DOC” is a physician with 20 years of experience in aerospace, occupational and preventive medicine. He is certified as a Senior FAA Aviation Medical Examiner and a HIMS Medical Sponsor. Professionally, he is board certified in Aerospace Medicine, Family Medicine and Occupational Medicine with added qualifications in Sports Medicine. Dr. Faulkner, “Tom”, became a Naval Flight Surgeon in 1994 and is presently serving as the Flight Surgeon for VR-56 in Oceana, VA.
Dr. Faulkner served as a Medical Director for Emory Aviation Medicine program. Dr. Faulkner was recruited from Emory to serve as a Medical Director for Delta Airlines. In 2005 he created Medical Direction, LLC to provide Aeromedical Support to Delta Airlines and Cape Air. Since the founding of Medical Direction he has assisted pilots in regaining their medical certification for FedEx, United Airlines, UsAirways, AirTran/Southwest, Express Jets and Atlas/Polar.
Dr. Thomas Faulkner attended the Chicago Medical School and completed his residency in Family Medicine in Peoria Il. After two years practicing Family Medicine, he completed his fellowship in Occupational Medicine at Duke University. Concurrently, he received a Masters of Health Administration from University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill.
- Board Certified in Aerospace Medicine, Preventive Medicine, Addiction Medicine and Family Practice
- Fellow of Aerospace Medical Association
- Fellow of American College of Preventive Medicine
- Diplomat American Board of Family Practice with Added Qualifications in Sports Medicine
- Certificate in Travel Heath from the International Society of Travel Medicine
- Medical Review Officer Drug and Alcohol Testing
- Master of Healthcare Administration – UNC Chapel Hill
- Certified Physician Executive
- Board of Examiner Corporate Health Achievement Award
Dr. Howell began his career as a pilot flying 727’s for various charter and cargo carriers until he was hired by Northwest Airlines in 1999 on the DC9. He was furloughed in 2003, went to medical school followed by residency before returning from furlough to Delta Air Lines in 2013. He is currently a Captain on the Boeing 717 in Atlanta, GA.
Dr. Howell attended medical school from 2004-2008 at LSUHSC Medical School in New Orleans, LA. He graduated from the Emergency Medicine Residency at LSU in 2012 and is Board Certified in Emergency Medicine. He is a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha National Medical Honor Society and is currently practicing Emergency Medicine part time.
Dr. Howell is a Senior FAA Aviation Medical Examiner and brings a unique perspective and understanding to the rigors and stress of being both a professional airline pilot and a GA pilot.
- Board Certified in Aerospace Medicine, Preventive Medicine, Addiction Medicine and Family Practice
- Fellow of Aerospace Medical Association
- Fellow of American College of Preventive Medicine
- Diplomat American Board of Family Practice with Added Qualifications in Sports Medicine
- Certificate in Travel Heath from the International Society of Travel Medicine
- Medical Review Officer Drug and Alcohol Testing
- Master of Healthcare Administration – UNC Chapel Hill
- Certified Physician Executive
- Board of Examiner Corporate Health Achievement Award