College of MedicineCollege of MedicineThomas Heston, MD, FAAFP, FACNM

Thomas Heston, MD, FAAFP, FACNM

  1. Associate Professor
Email Addresstom.heston@wsu.edu
Phone509-473-3456

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Education

  • Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Molecular Imaging Fellowship
  • University of Nicosia, MS in Blockchain and Digital Currency
  • University of Washington School of Medicine, Family Medicine Residency
  • Oregon Health and Science University, Nuclear Medicine Residency, Chief Resident
  • Duke University School of Medicine, Family Medicine Internship
  • Saint Louis University School of Medicine, MD
  • University of the State of New York – Albany, BS, Liberal Arts
  • University of Washington, BA, Music

Biography

Education

  • Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Molecular Imaging Fellowship
  • University of Nicosia, MS in Blockchain and Digital Currency
  • University of Washington School of Medicine, Family Medicine Residency
  • Oregon Health and Science University, Nuclear Medicine Residency, Chief Resident
  • Duke University School of Medicine, Family Medicine Internship
  • Saint Louis University School of Medicine, MD
  • University of the State of New York – Albany, BS, Liberal Arts
  • University of Washington, BA, Music

Experience

  • Assistant Professor (Adjunct), Johns Hopkins University, Department of Radiology, 2010 – 2014
  • Clinical Instructor, University of Washington School of Medicine, Family Medicine, 2015 – 

Research

Current projects include defining fragility in biostatistics, healthcare applications of blockchain technology, and artificial intelligence.

Honors & Awards

  • Fellow, American College of Nuclear Medicine, 2007
  • Fellow, American Society of Nuclear Cardiology, 2006
  • Fellow, American Academy of Family Physicians, 1998

 

Publications

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2009

Heston TF, Wahl R, Jacene H (2009). A systematic approach to PET/CT interpretation and reporting in oncology. Journal of Nuclear Medicine, 50(Supplement 2), 1089. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.10306416 

Heston TF, Wahl RL (2009). Clinical Significance of Iodine-123 Metaiodobenzylguanidine Cardiac Imaging. J Am Coll Cardiol. 2009;54(6):575-576. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jacc.2009.02.082 

Heston T, Merrill J, Bengel F, Wahl R. Coronary calcium scores in patients with normal myocardial perfusion. J Nuclear Med. 2009;50(supplement 2):1160.

Heston TF (2009). Detection of myocardial infarction by CT angiography. Heart 2009;95:1108. http://dx.doi.org.offcampus.lib.washington.edu/10.1136/hrt.2009.169508 

Heston TF, Cheng A. (2009). Electrocardiographic Markers of Cardioversion Success in Patients with Atrial Fibrillation or Flutter. Southern Medical Journal. 2009;102:877-878. https://doi.org/10.1097/SMJ.0B013E3181B08A4D  

Heston, Thomas F.,  & Szabo, Z. (2009). Giant cell arteritis on 18F‐FDG PET/CT. Clinical Physiology and Functional Imaging, 29(5), 382–384. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1475-097X.2009.00881.x 

Heston, Thomas F., Wahl, Richard L. (2009). How often are statistically significant results clinically relevant? Not often. Journal of Nuclear Medicine 50, no. supplement 2 (2009): 1370–1370. https://zenodo.org/doi/10.5281/zenodo.10198933 

2007

Heston, Thomas F. (2007). Pharmacologic stress testing. Southern Medical Journal. 2007;100(10), 969–970. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.8126709

2005

Heston, Thomas F. (2005). Anginal symptoms are not predictive of myocardial perfusion or function in diabetics. Journal of Nuclear Cardiology. 2005;12(4):S108. doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nuclcard.2005.06.028  

2004

Baur DA, Heston TF, Helman JI (2004). Nuclear medicine in oral and maxillofacial diagnosis: a review for the practicing dental professional. Journal of Contemporary Dental Practice, 5(1), 1–7. https://doi.org/10.5005/jcdp-5-1-94 

2001

Heston, Thomas F. (2001). Self-Assessment in Family Practice: Hypertension Review Questions. Hospital Physician, 37(3), 37–38. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.10144855 

Heston, Thomas F. (2023). Self-Assessment in Family Practice: Hypothyroidism Review Questions. Hospital Physician, 37(9), 31–32. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.10144818 

2000

Heston, Thomas F. (2000). Primary Care Radiology. Journal of the American Board of Family Practice, 13(6), 473. https://doi.org/10.3122/15572625-13-6-473a

1999

Heston, Thomas F. (1999). Self-Assessment in Family Practice: Medical Imaging Review Questions. Hospital Physician, 35(9), 37–38. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.10140106 

Heston, Thomas F. (1999). Self-Assessment in Family Practice: Prevention and Diagnosis of Osteoporosis Review Questions. Hospital Physician, 35(12), 37–38. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.10144449 

1997

Heston, Thomas F, Norman, Douglas J, Barry, John M, Bennett, William M, & Wilson, Richard A. (1997). Cardiac Risk Stratification in Renal Transplantation Using a Form of Artificial Intelligence. American Journal of Cardiology. 1997;79:415–417. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.8126728

Heston TF, Lawrence LM. (1997). Gender bias in acute myocardial infarction. The American journal of cardiology, 79(6), 844.  https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.10095949 

1996

Heston, T. F. (1996). Do Premedical Students Fear Being Sued. Western Journal of Medicine, 165(6), 398. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.10150486 

1993

Heston TF, Lewis LM. (1993). Myocardial Infarction. Journal of Family Practice. 1993;37(1):13–14. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.8135677

Heston TF. (1993). Smoking cessation strategies: a meta-analysis. Southern Medical Journal. 1993;86(Suppl):S36. doi: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.10120006 

1992

Heston TF, Lewis LM. (1992). Gender Bias in the Evaluation and Management of Acute Nontraumatic Chest Pain. Family Practice Research Journal. 1992;12(4):383–389. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.8111091

Heston TF, Mattfeldt-Beman M, Cohen JD. (1992). Predictors of weight loss in a hypertension prevention program. Southern Medical Journal 1992;85(supplement):3S-31.  https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.10079949 

1991

Heston TF. (1991). An Excess of Information. Southern Medical Journal. 1991;84(8):1063.

Heston TF, Simkin P. (1991). Carbohydrate Loading in Preparation for Childbirth. Medical Hypotheses. 1991;34:97-98. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.8118178

Lewis, Lawrence M., Heston, Thomas F., Mecker, R, Lasater, L, & Rush, C. (1991). Do emergency physicians follow the American College of Emergency Physicians’ policy regarding the evaluation of nontraumatic chest pain in the ED? Southern Medical Journal. 1991;84(9):2S-23. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.8231103

Heston TF, Lewis LM (1991). Gender-specific differences in the evaluation and management of acute chest pain. South Med J 1991;84(supp):23. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.8217989

Simkin PA, Heston TF, Downey DJ, Benedict RS, Choi HS. Subchondral architecture in bones of the canine shoulder. J Anat. 1991 Apr;175:213-27. PMID: 2050567; PMCID: PMC1224481. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.8241671 

1990

Lewis, Lawrence M., Heston, Thomas F., & Rush, Carol. (1990). A comparison of care rendered by ED physicians with varying medical backgrounds. Southern Medical Journal. 1990;83(9):2S-19. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.8229711

1989

Heston, Thomas F. (1989). The ochlocratic trap. MSLaneous 1989;16(6):18.

1987

Heston T: Deeper policy questions remain about N Reactor [Letter]. The Seattle Times 1987 Jan 5:A9(col 2).

1985

Heston TF. (1985). We thank you Lord. Zenodo. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.8125183