
Thomas C Bailey MD
Professor, Internal Medicine, Washington University School of Medicine
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620 S Taylor Ave# DvSt. Louis, MO 63110
Phone+1 314-362-9098
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Summary
- Dr. Thomas Bailey is an infectious disease specialist based in St. Louis, MO, with experience in general infectious diseases, tuberculosis, nontuberculous mycobacterial infections, transplant infections, and emerging infectious diseases. He completed his medical education at Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine, followed by a residency and fellowship at Washington University/B-JH/SLCH Consortium. Since 1992, he has served as a TB Clinic Physician at the St. Louis County Department of Health. Dr. Bailey has several publications in notable journals, including research on immune dysfunction associated with GATA2 mutation and advancements in contact tracing technologies. He has led clinical trials on early warning systems for clinical deterioration and adherence to prescribing guidelines. His accolades include being named among the Best Doctors in America from 2009-2025, receiving the J. Russell Little, MD Clinical Education Award, and the Distinguished Clinician award from Washington University School of Medicine.
Education & Training
Washington University/B-JH/SLCH ConsortiumFellowship, Infectious Disease, 1988 - 1992
Washington University/B-JH/SLCH ConsortiumResidency, Internal Medicine, 1984 - 1987
WashU MedicineClass of 1984
Certifications & Licensure
IL State Medical License 2020 - 2029
MO State Medical License 1986 - 2027
American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine
American Board of Internal Medicine Infectious Disease
American Board of Preventive Medicine Clinical Informatics
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Best Doctors in America 2009-2025
- J. Russell Little, MD Clinical Education Award Washington University School of Medicine, 2019
- Distinguished Clinician Washington University School of Medicine, 2017
Clinical Trials
- Improving Adherence to Prescribing Guidelines for Cholesterol Lowering in Hospitalized Diabetic Patients Start of enrollment: 2006 Jun 01
- Early Warning System for Clinical Deterioration on General Hospital Wards Start of enrollment: 2011 Jan 01
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- GATA2 mutation is associated with immune dysfunction and increased Mycobacterium haemophilum susceptibility in immunocompromised individuals.Ananya Gupta, Shail B Mehta, , Bruce A Rosa, John Martin
JCI Insight. 2025-09-23 - Leveraging Bluetooth low-energy technology to improve contact tracing among healthcare personnel in hospital setting during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pan...M Cristina Vazquez Guillamet, Ashraf Rjob, Jingwen Zhang, Ruixuan Dai, Ruiqi Wang
Infection Control and Hospital Epidemiology. 2024-04-01 - 1 citationsMycobacterium haemophilum Related Myelitis in Geographically Linked Cases.Rohini D Samudralwar, Thomas C Bailey, Ananth K Vellimana, Neill M Wright, David B Clifford
Annals of Neurology. 2024-03-01
Press Mentions
The World’s Deadliest DiseaseAugust 8th, 2025
Wireless Network in Hospital Monitors Vital SignsAugust 4th, 2011
Grant Support
- Assisted Detailing To Improve Guideline AdherenceNational Heart, Lung, And Blood Institute2009
- Surveillance For Adverse Drug Events In Ambulatory PediatricsAgency For Healthcare Research And Quality2008
- Assisted Detailing To Improve Guideline AdherenceNational Heart, Lung, And Blood Institute2003–2006
- TB Curriculum And Core Process Of Care ImprovementNational Heart, Lung, And Blood Institute1997–2001
- Donor/Recipient CMV Status And Renal Transplant OutcomesNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases1995
Professional Memberships
- Fellow
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