Approach to Care
Michelle Rice Thomas, MD, is a board-certified Family Medicine physician with more than 20 years of experience providing comprehensive primary care. At CloseKnit, Dr. Thomas focuses on building strong relationships with her patients and providing thoughtful, evidence-based care tailored to their individual health needs. Her clinical interests include preventive and wellness care, chronic disease management, women’s preventive health, acute and same-day care, and helping patients navigate their care across different stages of life. She also has extensive experience caring for diverse and medically underserved populations and has provided telemedicine care since 2020. Dr. Rice Thomas earned her medical degree from Howard University College of Medicine and completed her Family Practice residency through Georgetown University/Providence Hospital in Washington, DC. She previously served in the U.S. Navy Medical Corps and has held both clinical and physician leadership roles. Dr. Rice Thomas values listening to her patients, understanding what matters to them, and working together to develop practical, individualized plans for better health.
Education & Memberships
Medical School:
Howard University College of Medicine
