ThomasWesleyAllenDOMPH

Internal Medicine • Tulsa, OK

Sports Medicine (Non-Surgical)

Clinical Professor

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Office
Oklahoma State University Health Science Center 1111 West 17th Street
Tulsa, OK 74107
Phone+1 918-625-6484

Fax+1 918-388-4741
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Education & Training

University of Oklahoma College of Public healthMPH, Preparedness and Terrorism, 2008 - 2010
McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern UniversityFellowship, Pulmonary Disease and Critical Care Medicine, 1969 - 1970
Chicago Osteopathic Medical CenterResidency, Internal Medicine, 1965 - 1968
Metropolitan Hospital - MSUCOMInternship, Transitional Year, 1964 - 1965
Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine at Midwestern UniversityClass of 1964
Ottawa UniversityB.A., Biology, 1960

Certifications & Licensure

OK State License 1991 - 2022
AOA Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine
AOA Board of Internal Medicine Pulmonary Diseases

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

National Wrestling Hall of Fame, Oklahoma Chapter 2012
Fellow American Osteopathic Academy of Sports Medicine, 2008
Golden Key International Honour Society University of Oklahoma, 2008
Fellow American College of Physicians, 2006
Master Fellow American Osteopathic College of Internists, 2005
Legion of Merit United States Army, 2005
Bob Dellinger Award for Service to OSU Wrestling Oklahoma Sate University, 2002
Outstanding Service Award Rural Health Association of Oklahoma, 2002
Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal United States Army, 2002
Phillips Medal of Public Service Ohio University, 2001
Who’s Who in Science and Engineering 1998
Who’s Who in America 1998-2002
Dale Dodson, D.O. Award American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine, 1997
Who’s Who in Medicine and Health Care, 1st Ed 1997
Phi Kappa Phi Oklahoma State University, 1996
Citation, Doctor of the Day State of Oklahoma, Oklahoma House of Representatives, 1996-2002, 2004
Citation of Appreciation, Doctor of the Day State of Oklahoma, Oklahoma State Senate, 1996-2002, 2004
Meritorious Service Medal United States Army, 1995, 2004
Outstanding Achievement Award Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine Alumni Association, 1993
A.T. Still Award of Excellence Oklahoma Osteopathic Association, 1992
Army Achievement Medal United States Army, 1992
Army Commendation Medal, Cadre Award United States Army, 1991
Certification of Commendation, Medical Department United States Army, 1991
Doctor of Humane Letters, Honoris Causa (DHL) University of New England, 1989
Unit Commendation, Public Health Service, Health Resources and Services Administration U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, 1987
Citation for Service as Editor-in-Chief American Osteopathic Association, 1987
Fellow American College of Chest Physicians, 1980
Fellow American College of Osteopathic Internists, 1977
Fellow Institute of Medicine of Chicago, 1974
Associate Fellow American College of Chest Physicians, 1974
Faculty Member of the Year Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine, 1972
Dictionary of International Biography 1972
Outstanding Young Man of America Year National Junior Chamber of Commerce, 1971
Sigma Sigma Phi, National Osteopathic Medical Honor Society 1962
Community Fellow Rotary Club of Tulsa, OK
Paul Harris Fellow Rotary Club of Tulsa, OK
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

1 citations
Image-guided EBUS bronchoscopy system for lung-cancer staging
Xiaonan Zang, Ronnarit Cheirsilp, Patrick D. Byrnes, Trevor K. Kuhlengel, Catherine Abendroth, Thomas Wesley Allen, Rickhesvar Mahraj, Jennifer Toth, Rebecca Bascom, W...> ;Informatics in Medicine Unlocked. 2021 Jan 1
4 citations
Dip Coating Passivation of Crystalline Silicon by Lewis Acids.
Wenbo Ji, Yingbo Zhao, Hossain M. Fahad, James Bullock, Thomas Wesley Allen, Der Hsien Lien, Stefaan De Wolf, Ali Javey> ;ACS Nano. 2019 Mar 26
30 citations
Risk and Causes of Death among Former National Football League Players (1986-2012).
Andrew E. Lincoln, Robert A. Vogel, Thomas Wesley Allen, Reginald E. Dunn, Kezia Alexander, Nathaniel D Kaufman, Andrew M. Tucker> ;Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise. 2017 Oct 1
6 citations
Lateralized Basal Ganglia Vulnerability to Pesticide Exposure in Asymptomatic Agricultural Workers.
Mechelle M. Lewis, Nicholas W. Sterling, Guangwei Du, Eun Young Lee, Grace Shyu, Michael Goldenberg, Thomas Wesley Allen, Christy Stetter, Lan Kong, Shedra Amy Snipes,...> ;Toxicological Sciences. 2017 Sep 1
2 citations
Photophysics of EGFP (E222H) Mutant, with Comparisons to Model Chromophores: Excited State pK’s, Progressions, Quenching and Exciton Interaction
William Kirk, Thomas Wesley Allen, Elena Atanasova, William S. Wessels, Janet Yao, Franklyn G. Prendergast> ;Journal of Fluorescence. 2017 Feb 20
4 citations
Peroneus Longus Rupture at Its Origin Managed With Platelet Rich Plasma
Britney Else, T. Jeffery Emel, Thomas Kern, Lamont Cavanagh, Thomas Wesley Allen> ;The Journal of the American Osteopathic Association. 2015 Oct 1
4 citations
Thoracic cavity definition for 3D PET/CT analysis and visualization
Ronnarit Cheirsilp, Rebecca Bascom, Thomas Wesley Allen, William E. Higgins> ;Computers in Biology and Medicine. 2015 Jul 1
94 citations
Relationship of collegiate football experience and concussion with hippocampal volume and cognitive outcomes.
Rashmi Singh, Timothy B. Meier, Rayus Kuplicki, Jonathan Savitz, Ikuko Mukai, La Mont Cavanagh, Thomas Wesley Allen, T. Kent Teague, Christopher J. Nerio, David W. Pol...> ;JAMA. 2014 May 14
11 citations
Peer review guidance: how do you write a good review?
Thomas Wesley Allen> ;The Journal of the American Osteopathic Association. 2013 Dec 1
14 citations
Nuclear Medicine Tests for Acute Gastrointestinal Conditions
Thomas Wesley Allen, Mark Tulchinsky> ;Seminars in Nuclear Medicine. 2013 Mar 1
23 citations
Hepatobiliary Scintigraphy in Acute Cholecystitis
Mark Tulchinsky, Patrick M. Colletti, Thomas Wesley Allen> ;Seminars in Nuclear Medicine. 2012 Mar 1
`Osteopathic physician' defines our identity.
Allen, T.W.> ;J Am Osteopath Assoc. 2010 Dec
2 citations
Osteopathic medical terminology--redux.
Thomas Wesley Allen> ;The Journal of the American Osteopathic Association. 2010 Dec 1
36 citations
Sleep-Disordered Breathing in the National Football League
Thomas B. Rice, Reginald E. Dunn, Andrew E. Lincoln, Andrew M. Tucker, Robert A. Vogel, Robert Heyer, Anthony P. Yates, Peter W.F. Wilson, Elliot J. Pellmen, Thomas We...> ;Sleep. 2010 Jun 1
18 citations
Body size, body composition, and cardiovascular disease risk factors in NFL players.
Thomas Wesley Allen, Robert A. Vogel, Andrew E. Lincoln, Reginald E. Dunn, Andrew M. Tucker> ;The Physician and Sportsmedicine. 2010 Apr 1
46 citations
Sincalide-Stimulated Cholescintigraphy: A Multicenter Investigation to Determine Optimal Infusion Methodology and Gallbladder Ejection Fraction Normal Values
Harvey A. Ziessman, Mark Tulchinsky, William C. Lavely, John P. Gaughan, Thomas Wesley Allen, Ashley Maru, Henry P. Parkman, Alan H. Maurer> ;Journal of Nuclear Medicine. 2010 Feb 1
109 citations
Prevalence of Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors Among National Football League Players
Andrew M. Tucker, Robert A. Vogel, Andrew E. Lincoln, Reginald E. Dunn, Debra C. Ahrensfield, Thomas Wesley Allen, Lon W. Castle, Robert Heyer, Elliot J. Pellman, Patr...> ;JAMA. 2009 May 27
11 citations
The Added Benefit of a Dedicated Neck F-18 FDG PET-CT Imaging Protocol in Patients With Suspected Recurrent Differentiated Thyroid Carcinoma
Jonathan M. Davison, Derek J. Stocker, Jaime L. Montilla-Soler, Jennifer Jurgens, Thomas Wesley Allen, Timothy S. Holley, Aaron Stack> ;Clinical Nuclear Medicine. 2008 Jul 1
13 citations
Prediction of Volatile Anesthetic Binding Sites in Proteins
John H. Streiff, Thomas Wesley Allen, Elena Atanasova, Nenad Juranić, Slobodan Macura, Alan R. Penheiter> ;Biophysical Journal. 2006 Nov 1
16 citations
Competence levels in musculoskeletal medicine: comparison of osteopathic and allopathic medical graduates.
Alan R. Stockard, Thomas Wesley Allen> ;The Journal of the American Osteopathic Association. 2006 Jun 1
4 citations
Sideline management of asthma.
Thomas Wesley Allen> ;Current Allergy and Asthma Reports. 2006 May 1
1 citations
Sideline management of asthma
Thomas Wesley Allen> ;Current Sports Medicine Reports. 2005 Dec 1
9 citations
Return to play following exercise-induced bronchoconstriction
Thomas Wesley Allen> ;Clinical Journal of Sport Medicine. 2005 Nov 1
3 citations
Duodenal diverticulum presenting as a hypermetabolic mass on F-18 FDG PET/CT
Michael Piesman, Inku Hwang, Frank M. Moses, Thomas Wesley Allen> ;Clinical Nuclear Medicine. 2005 Nov 1
19 citations
Backfill for iliac-crest donor sites: a prospective, randomized study of coralline hydroxyapatite.
John A. Bojescul, David W. Polly, Timothy R. Kuklo, Thomas Wesley Allen, Kay E. Wieand> ;American Journal of Orthopedics. 2005 Aug 1
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Journal Articles

Naproxen sodium does not affect aerobic capacity
Cavanagh L, Brennan DK, Allen TW, Ivins D, Mulkey LE, J J Sport Med, 1/1/2015
Conducting proper peer review for a journal
Allen TW, Bariatric Surgical Practice and Patient Care, 1/1/2014
Body Size, body composition, and cardiovascular risk factors in NFL players
Allen TW, Vogel RA, Lincoln AE, Dunn RE, Tucker AM, Physician and Sports Medicine, 1/1/2010
Osteopathic physician defines our identity [Letter]
Allen TW, Journal of the American Osteopathic Association, 1/1/2010
Osteopathic medical terminology – redux [Comment Letter]
Allen TW, Journal of the American Osteopathic Association, 1/1/2010
Selected issues fro the master athlete and the team physician: a consensus statement
Herring SA, Kibler WB, Putukian M, Allen TW, Bergfeld J, Boyajian-O’Neill L, et al, Med Sci Sports Exerc, 1/1/2010
Sleep-disordered breathing in the National Football League
Rice TB, Dunn RE, Lincoln AE, Tucker AM, Vogel RA, Heyer RA, Yates AP, Wilson PWF, Pellman EJ, Allen TW, Newman AB, Strollo PJ, Sleep, 1/1/2010
Review of: Holt LE et al Flexibility: A Concise Guide to Conditioning, Performance Enhancement, Injury Prevention, and Rehabilitation
Allen TW, J Am Osteopath Assoc, 1/1/2009
Sideline Management of Asthma: 2007 Update
Allen TW, Current Primary Care Reports, 1/1/2007
Competence in musculoskeletal medicine: A survey of recent graduates of a college of osteopathic medicine
Stockard AR, Allen TW, J Am Osteo Assoc, 1/1/2006
DO questions evidence for including tobacco dependence curricula [Comment Letter]
Shatsky ML, Allen TW, Journal of the American Osteopathic Association, 1/1/2005
Review of: Tipton CM Exercise Physiology: People and Ideas
Allen TW, Br J Sports Med, 1/1/2005
Asthma: Sideline Management
Allen TW, Current Sports Medicine Reports, 1/1/2005
Eliminating tobacco use, a continuing challenge
Allen TW, J Am Osteopath Assoc, 1/1/2004
Effect of cooling on muscular health prior to running a marathon
Liang TCM, Allen TW, McKeigue ME, et. al, J Am Osteo Assoc, 1/1/2001
Evaluation of hemodilution and hypothermia in a rat model of global cerebral ischemia
Jarolim, KL, Brenner, GM, Martin LG, Yuan Y, Allen TW, Proc Okla Acad Sci, 1/1/2000
Coming full circle: osteopathic manipulative treatment and immunity
Allen TW, J Am Osteopath Assoc, 1/1/1998
Will failure to use OMT be grounds for malpractice?
Allen TW, J Am Osteopath Assoc, 1/1/1997
Smoking cessation is not an oxymoron
Allen TW, J Am Osteopath Assoc, 1/1/1996
Active ingredient for a healthy life
Allen TW, J Am Osteopath Assoc, 1/1/1996
Federal guidelines endorse OMT for acute low back pain
Allen TW, J Am Osteopath Assoc, 1/1/1995
Synergism strengthens osteopathic medical education programs
Allen TW, J Am Osteopath Assoc, 1/1/1995
An apple a day may keep cardiovascular disease away
Allen TW, J Am Osteopath Assoc, 1/1/1994
Elderly abuse: the silent violation
Allen TW, J Am Osteopath Assoc, 1/1/1994
Now is the time to eradicate hepatitis B
Allen TW, J Am Osteopath Assoc, 1/1/1994
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Books/Book Chapters

Current Diagnosis and Treatment Emergency medicine
Chapter: Disaster Medicine. Chapter 4
Starr GA, Allen TW, Stewart CEEditors: Stone CK and Humphries.Lange PublicationEdition 7th,2011
Foundations for Osteopathic Medicine
Chapter: Sports Medicine
Page 285 - 287Allen TWEditors: Ward RC.Williams and Wilkins, Baltimore, MD1997

Abstracts/Posters

Blood pressure among active and draft- eligible college (NFL) players.
Tucker AM, Vogel RA, Lincoln AE, Dunn RE, Ahrensfield DC, Allen TW, Black HR, Castle LW, Heyer RA, Pellman EJ, Strollo PJ, Wilson PWF, Yates AP, Med Sci Sports Exerc; American College of Sports Medicine, 1/1/2010
Blood pressure in active NFL players.
Tucker AM, Vogel RA, Lincoln AE, Dunn RE, Ahrensfield DC, Allen TW, Black HR, Castle LW, Heyer RA, Pellman EJ, Strollo PJ, Wilson PWF, Yates AP, NFL Physician’s Society. NFL Combine, Indianapolis, IN, 1/1/2010
Fitness, Body Fat Content, and Attitudes, Knowledge and Habits of Health and Exercise in Medical Students.
Allen TW, Liang MTC, Dombrowski HT, et. al, Med Sci Sports Exerc, 1/1/1992
Fitness, Body Fat Content, and Attitudes, Knowledge and Habits of Health and Exercise in Medical Students.
Allen TW, Liang MTC, Dombrowski HT, et. al, Med Sci Sports Exerc, 1/1/1992
Effect of Exercised-Induced Dehydration on Body Fat Measurement.
McCord P, Liang MTC, McKeigue ME and Allen TW, Med Sci Sports Exerc, 1/1/1988
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Professional Memberships

American Osteopathic Association - AOA
Member
American College of Physicians - ACP
Fellow
American Osteopathic Academy of Sports Medicine
Fellow
American College of Chest Physicians - ACCP
Fellow
American College of Osteopathic Internists - ACOI
Fellow
Institute of Medicine of Chicago
Fellow