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Thomas Wright, MD, Internal Medicine, O'Fallon, MO

Thomas F Wright MD

Phlebology, Vascular Medicine


President, Medical Director and Principal Research Investigator: Laser Lipo and Vein Center

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  • 1630 Market Center BlvdSte 201O'Fallon, MO 63368

  • Phone+1 636-397-4012

  • Fax+1 636-278-1670

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Summary

  • Dr. Thomas Wright is a venous and lymphatic medicine specialist based in O'Fallon, MO. He completed his medical education at the University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine in 1992, followed by postgraduate training at the University of Alabama Hospital. He holds a BS in Psychology and Chemistry from Duke University. Dr. Wright has served as the Medical Director at Laser Lipo and Vein Center since 2006 and is experienced in the treatment of varicose veins, liposuction, venous disease, and lipedema. His practice focus on the medical and surgical treatment of lipedema an adipose tissue disease that primarily affects women. His research has resulted in several publications on lipedema and related treatments, and he has conducted clinical trials focused on lipo-lymphedema. He has received multiple accolades, including the Best Reconstructive Paper Award from the Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Global Open in 2022 and 2024, and recognition as a Fellow of the American Venous and Lymphatic Society in 2017.
  • Dr. Thomas Wright of Lipedema Surgical Solutions and Dr. Karen Herbst of ALT Win

    PRNewswire/ -- Dr. Thomas Wright, a leading expert in the field of lipedema treatment, along with his esteemed co-authors, is proud to announce that their...

    Expert Explains Lipedema Diagnosis and Treatment

    ST. LOUIS, MO (KTVI) - Lipedema is a fat disorder that affects up to 10% of the female population; however, many of the women who have this disease are unaware.

    Dr. Wright on FOX 2

    Dr. Thomas Wright, leading medical expert on Lipedema and owner of Laser Lipo and Vein Center in St. Louis, appeared on Studio STL with FOX 2 to discuss this en

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    Welcome to the St. Louis Laser Lipo and Vein Center! Whether you're looking to start your journey towards a new you, or you are experiencing vein diseases-such

Clinical Expertise

  • Varicose veins, Liposuction, Venous disease, Lipomatosis Diagnosis and Treatment, Lipedema Research and Treatment

Education & Training

  • University of Alabama Hospital
    University of Alabama Hospital1992 - 1993
  • University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine
    University of Missouri-Columbia School of MedicineClass of 1992
  • Duke University
    Duke UniversityBS, Psychology, Chemistry, 1983 - 1986

Certifications & Licensure

  • MO State Medical License
    MO State Medical License 1995 - 2026
  • AL State Medical License
    AL State Medical License 1993 - 1994
  • Internal Medicine
    American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine
  • Internal Medicine
    National Board of Physicians and Surgeons Internal Medicine
  • Diplomat of American Board of Venous and Lymphatic Medicine
    American Board of Venous and Lymphatic MedicineDiplomat of American Board of Venous and Lymphatic Medicine

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Global Open Best Reconstructive Paper Award, 2024 Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Global Open American Society of Plastic Surgeons, 2024
  • Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Global Open Best Reconstructive Paper Award, 2022 Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Global Open- American Society of Plastic Surgeons, 2022
  • Fellow of the American Venous and Lymphatic Society American Vein and Lymphatic Society, 2017
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Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Standard of care for lipedema in the United States. Phlebology  
    Herbst KL, Kahn LA, Iker E, Ehrlich C, Wright T, McHutchison L, Schwartz J, Phlebology, 5/28/2021
  • Survey Outcomes of Lipedema Reduction Surgery in the United States  
    Herbst, Karen & Hansen, Emily & Salinas, Leopoldo & Wright, Thomas, Plastic Reconstructive Surgery Open Global, 4/23/2021
  • A Young Woman with Excessive Fat in Lower Extremities Develops Disordered Eating and Is Subsequently Diagnosed with Anorexia Nervosa, Lipedema, and Hypermobile Ehlers-...  
    Thomas F. Wright , Karen L. Herbst, Am J Case Reports, 6/14/2021
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Abstracts/Posters

  • Serum Lidocaine Levels after Tumescent Anesthesia.
    Wright,T., Kennedy,P, American College of Phlebology 26th Annual Congress,, Hollywood, FL, 11/5/2012
  • Endovenous Laser Ablation without Tumescent Anesthesia.
    Wright,T., Kennedy,P., Probst, P., American College of Phlebology 25th Annual Congress, Los Angeles, CA
  • Modification of Tessari Foam Sclerotherapy Technique.
    Wright T., Kennedy, P., American College of Phlebology 24th Annual Congress, Orlando, FL
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Authored Content

  • Survey Outcomes of Lipedema Reduction Surgery in the United StatesApril 2021

Press Mentions

  • Dr. Herbst, Schwartz and Wright Win This Year's Prestigious Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Open Best Paper Award
    Dr. Herbst, Schwartz and Wright Win This Year's Prestigious Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Open Best Paper AwardDecember 19th, 2022
  • Drs. Herbst, Schwartz and Wright Win This Year's Prestigious Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Open Best Paper Award
    Drs. Herbst, Schwartz and Wright Win This Year's Prestigious Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Open Best Paper AwardDecember 19th, 2022
  • Lipedema Gets New Attention from St. Louis Doctors After Years of Neglect, Misdiagnosis
    Lipedema Gets New Attention from St. Louis Doctors After Years of Neglect, MisdiagnosisJanuary 25th, 2022
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Committees

  • Member, Coding and Reimbursement Committee of American College of Phlebology 2010 - 2014

Research History

  • Clinical InvestigatorPrinciple Investigator Sam Klein MD Director of the Center for Human Nutrition at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, Missouri. Study of fat metabolism, fat tissue biology, and body composition in lipedema patients and the effects of weight loss in people with lipedema2019 - Present
  • InvestigatorInvestigator and principal enrollment site for Double Blind, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Phase 2B Clinical Trial for the Evaluation of Efficacy and Safety of RZL-012 in Subjects having Dercum’s Disease Lipomas.2019 - 2022
  • Principal InvestigatorInvestigator and principal enrollment site for study collaboration with Tactile Medical assessing the effect of Intermittent Pneumatic Compression (IPC) on Symptoms and Quality of Life in Women with Lipo-Lymphedema (lipedema with swelling).2019 - 2021
  • CollaboratorCollaborating with Karen Herbst, PhD, MD on the Treatment Research and Education of Adipose Tissue, TREAT Study at the University of Arizona College of Medicine.2016 - 2020

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