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Certifications

Board Certified in Internal Medicine
Board Certified in Medical Oncology
Board Certified in Hematology

Special Areas of Interest

Lung Cancer
Lymphoma
Other hematologic malignancies

Philosophy

Patients often describe feeling overwhelmed as they try to navigate through a new diagnosis of cancer or blood disorder. My goal is to empower each patient with clear and accurate information about their disease and treatments available. This field pushes me to be thorough, accurate, and up-to-date. Each patient reminds me why I went into medicine in the first place; to facilitate healing of the whole person, wherever life’s journey leads them.

Education

Medical Degree, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN

Internship & Residency, Hennepin County Medical Center, Minneapolis, MN

Fellowship, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN

Professional Affiliations

American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
American Society of Hematology (ASH)
International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer (IASLC)

Academic Honors and Professional Achievements

Dr. Thurmes was the recipient of a scholarship from the Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA) Medical Honor Society, and also received the Walter and Virginia Sohre scholarship for geriatrics. In addition to serving as a member of the Medical Ethics Committee at Hennepin County Medical Center, Dr. Thurmes served an elective rotation in San Lucas Toliman, Guatemala in 2001.

Research/Publications

Dr. Thurmes has authored several research papers reflecting his professional hematology work, and has had several manuscripts and abstracts accepted for publication in professional journals.

Personal

As a lifelong resident of Minnesota, I appreciate the change of seasons (there’s no such thing as a bad day!) I enjoy hiking, biking and cross-county skiing. I came to medicine as a second career after seminary training and parish ministry. My partner and I enjoy gardening and cooking at our home in Minneapolis.

Primary Location:
Edina Clinic

Satellite Location:
District One Hospital, Faribault