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Kevin Lindsey Thomas

Donald F. Fortin, M.D. Distinguished Professor of Cardiology
Medicine, Cardiology
Duke Box 2890, Durham, NC 27710
107 Seely Mudd Building, Durham, NC 27710

Current Appointments & Affiliations


Donald F. Fortin, M.D. Distinguished Professor of Cardiology · 2024 - Present Medicine, Cardiology, Medicine
Professor of Medicine · 2023 - Present Medicine, Cardiology, Medicine
Member in the Duke Clinical Research Institute · 2012 - Present Duke Clinical Research Institute, Institutes and Centers

In the News


Published March 19, 2024
Duke Awards 32 New Distinguished Professorships for 2024
Published April 4, 2023
New Approaches Need to Address Black Patients’ Reluctance to Get Defibrillators
Published June 21, 2022
Dr. Kevin Thomas Is Up to the Challenge for Equitable Health Care

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Recent Publications


Use of a Stylet Driven Lead With a Flexible Neck for Left Bundle Branch Area Pacing: A Single Center Experience.

Journal Article J Cardiovasc Electrophysiol · April 2025 BACKGROUND: The majority of data on left bundle branch area pacing (LBBAP) are on a lumenless lead. Data on the safety and effectiveness of stylet driven leads are comparatively lacking. METHODS: We retrospectively analyzed 265 patients who underwent attem ... Full text Link to item Cite

Workplace Mistreatment in U.S. Cardiology: A Comprehensive Analysis of Experiences and Implications.

Journal Article JACC Adv · April 2025 BACKGROUND: Discrimination and harassment are common in cardiology but data on its impact are limited. OBJECTIVES: This study sought to identify the prevalence and impact of workplace mistreatment among U.S. cardiologists overall and when engaged in clinic ... Full text Link to item Cite
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Recent Grants


Stimulating Access to Research in Residency (StARR) - NHLBI

Inst. Training Prgm or CMEPreceptor · Awarded by National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute · 2018 - 2028

A Patient-Caregiver Behavioral Intervention for Older Adults with Cancer and Mild Cognitive Impairment

ResearchCollaborator · Awarded by National Institutes of Health · 2022 - 2027

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Education, Training & Certifications


University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill · 1999 M.D.