Thomas E. Prange, PA-C, is a board-certified physician assistant with a specialty in heart and vascular. He received his Bachelor of Science degree in radiological services from the University of Missouri-Columbia and his Master of Medical Science degree in physician assistant studies from Saint Louis University.

Before moving into the Physician Assistant Surgical Specialty Lead position at SSM Health DePaul Hospital, Thomas was practicing as a Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician Assistant at four SSM Health hospitals, making him no stranger to the organization.

Outside of work, Thomas volunteers as a clinical student mentor at Saint Louis University.