Critical Care Medicine | Pulmonary Disease | Internal Medicine
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Critical Care Medicine | Pulmonary Disease | Internal MedicineI am the program director for the pulmonary and critical care fellowship at St. Luke’s University Health Network. My practice is committed to general pulmonary and critical care but I have particular interest in system methods to reduce morbidity within the intensive care unit, Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome and mechanical ventilation liberation.
A clinical associate professor at the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University, I am dedicated to pulmonary and critical care education and best practices in patient care. In addition to standard diagnostic and therapeutic bronchoscopy, I perform endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS) with fine needle aspiration (FNA), tunneled pleural catheter placement and percutaneous tracheostomy placement.
I obtained my medical degree from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. After graduation, I was an active duty officer in the U.S. Army from 2002 thru 2013. I completed both an internal medicine residency and pulmonary and critical care fellowship at Brooke Army Medical Center in San Antonio, Texas. I received numerous accolades for teaching including selection as chief of internal medicine residents prior to starting fellowship. While at Brooke Army Medical Center, I was the medical director of the medical intensive care unit, respiratory care services, inter-service respiratory care training program, and bronchoscopy-pulmonary function testing labs. I deployed to Afghanistan as an intensivist with the 31st Combat Support Hospital. While on active duty, my research focus was on smoke inhalational injury, pulmonary function testing of active duty personnel and deployment related lung disease.
I joined St. Luke’s University Health Network in 2013. Since arriving, I have been honored by the residents with the outstanding teaching award. I also serve as the medical director for the medical intensive care unit at St. Luke’s University Hospital in Bethlehem.
I am an active member of the American College of Physicians, the American College of Chest Physicians and the Society of Critical Care Medicine. I have presented and served as a moderator at national academic conferences including CHEST.
I am a native of the Lehigh Valley and I enjoy living here with my wife and four children. I am an avid sports fan.
school Education
Medical School
- Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, 2002
Residency
- San Antonio Uniformed Services Health Education-Army, 2002 - 2005
Fellowship
- San Antonio Uniformed Services Health Education-Army, 2006 - 2009
Board Certifications
- Critical Care Medicine
- Pulmonary Disease
- Internal Medicine
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“Dr Zanders is the best. Smart, thorough and kind!”
June 18, 2025
“Always good office visits”
June 17, 2025
“Super MD”
June 12, 2025
“Dr. Zander is one of my favorite doctors! He's smart, caring, and will contact you personally if you have a question. Most offices have a MA call you but he always takes the time to contact you even if he's not in the office. He's a fabulous doctor and just an all around kind man!”
June 12, 2025
“Thomas B Zanders, DO and Everyone has been very nice. And has been informative. And helpful with appointments. I'm very grateful”
June 11, 2025
“He is an excellent specialist in Pulmonology”
June 9, 2025
“Can only say good things about this practice and physician.”
June 8, 2025
“I have been going to Dr. Zanders for quite a while. He has seen me through some major illnesses. He and his staff have always been kind and professional with me.”
June 7, 2025
“Very good, looking forward for the next appointment.”
June 7, 2025
“I feel extremely fortunate to have Dr. Zanders as my pulmonologist. He ascertained the cause of my shortness of breath (my RA) and has been monitoring me for any recurrence.”
May 23, 2025
“My son has Down Syndrome and is nonverbal. Doctor Zanders was professional and treated my son as bd myself with respect and understanding. He was aware of my son's unique physical make up and needs. I have complete confidence in Doctor Zanders ability to treat my son.”
April 21, 2025
“Dr. Zanders is incredible. I never want to see anyone else available. He is kind, knowledgeable & treats me like a fellow human. I have great respect for him.”
April 14, 2025
“Dr. Zander's is top notch. He helped me when no other doctors could figure out what was wrong with me.”
April 13, 2025
“Very knowledgeable. I trusted him with my life and health. Very thorough”
April 11, 2025
“I wish all providers I had were up to Dr zanders standards.”
April 10, 2025
“I always have a good experience at this office. The staff is very friendly. Dr Zanders answers all my questions and concerns. I am fortunate that I have had the doctors at this practice taking care of my pulmonary health for many years!”
March 26, 2025
“I am confident that Dr Zanders will help me with my pulmonary issues.”
March 22, 2025
“Dr. Zanders is an excellent doctor in every respect. Highly recommend.”
March 13, 2025
“Dr. Zander's is an excellent Doctor. He is also a very good person.”
March 9, 2025
“Dr Zander's is always attentive and listens and looks at you while speaking. Very pleasant and respectful always. His office always responds quickly.”
March 5, 2025
“All went well”
March 5, 2025
“Dr. Zanders has been very patient with me. He is helping me find what really works for my COPD. I am now nebulizing and it's working fine. I am thankful for the help of St. Luke's and Dr. Zanders.”
March 2, 2025
“I would trust Dr. Zanders always to do the right diagnosis and understanding. He is knowledgeable & pleasing personality. My husband has been his patient for years.”
February 26, 2025
“I am very happy with Dr Zanders as my pulmonary Dr. His office called to see if I was available to come in a day sooner due to weather. Clerical and clinical staff are great, always a smile. Dr Z always listens to me, and explains things in a way that I, non clinical person, can understand.”
February 8, 2025
“Wonderful doctor”
January 18, 2025
“Excellent doctor, very caring for the patient.”
December 28, 2024
“St Lukes Physicians and groups are the best. Thomas B Zanders, DO is Kind and understanding. Highly recommend”
December 17, 2024
“Dr Zanders and his staff were top rate”
December 15, 2024
“Dr. Zanders is always very thorough and helpful.”
December 8, 2024
“The entire visit Thomas B Zanders, DO with was a pleasant experience”
November 28, 2024
“Dr Zanders knows my medical history and thinks before answering any questions that I have. He provides answers or solutions to what may be occurring at the time. Very informative physician who wants what is best for his patients.”
November 18, 2024
“Dr. Zanders cared about me as a person. I was relieved when I left his office.”
November 15, 2024
“Good Start (first Visit)”
November 11, 2024
“I see Dr. Zanders because of shortness of breath due to lung scarring caused by my rheumatoid arthritis. I have always felt I was in good hands with him. He's excellent at explaining the nature of my problem and what to expect going forward. I always look forward to my visits with him.”
November 8, 2024
“Dr.Zanders was able to see me before my trip to review my meds and do a breathing test. With kudos to Dr.Zanders for helping improve my post Covid condition. Now I can leave with confidence.”
September 9, 2024
5.0 RATING
“Good service in general”
June 22, 2025