Michael Thambuswamy, M.D., is from the Tulsa area. He graduated, with honors, from Jenks High School. He was fellowship trained in neurosurgical oncology at the highly-acclaimed Miller School of Medicine at the University of Miami, where he completed his neurosurgery training as Chief Resident.
Prior to attending the University of Miami, Dr. Thambuswamy completed his doctorate degree at the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine. Beginning with his undergraduate education at Baylor University in 1997, Dr. Thambuswamy was a very active member of student life, holding elected positions in several student organizations and student government. He graduated with an MBA from Baylor University in 2002 with an emphasis in finance and accounting. He returned to medicine after receiving a performance award for his work with the Gatorade/Pepsi campaign during his time with a successful marketing firm in Dallas, Texas.
Throughout his medical career, he has been a devoted member of the community, providing continuity of health care to the underserved population of Tulsa at Bedlam Longitudinal Clinic, a student-run and student-directed free clinic for the uninsured and underserved. He volunteered his evenings there. He also volunteered at Oklahoma elementary schools to promote an interest in the sciences and teach about career opportunities in scientific fields.