Brook Thomas, CPT
Board Certified:
West Virginia Board of Respiratory Care
Education:
Associate of Science in Respiratory Therapy, West Virginia University Institute of Technology
Services:
Pulmonary Rehabilitation
Brook Thomas, CRT, is a Certified Respiratory Therapist who joined Southern West Virginia Health System in 2025. Since then, she has been dedicated to improving the health and wellness of patients in southern West Virginia by providing local access to pulmonary care.
Brook is a graduate of West Virginia University Institute of Technology, where she earned her Associate of Science in Respiratory Therapy. She then received her Board Certification through the West Virginia Board of Respiratory Care. Brook's education and clinical experience drive her commitment to delivering high-quality respiratory care to the community.
Brook leads the Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program at our SWVHS-Man location and travels to our SWVHS- Madison Medical location with our Pulmonologist to provide respiratory care. Brook is able to help patients achieve pulmonary wellness by providing Pulmonary Function Tests (PFTs), assisting patients with qualifying for supplemental oxygen through six-minute walk tests, providing tobacco cessation education, as well as other pulmonary education.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
CRT stands for Certified Respiratory Therapist. It means the provider has earned a degree from a respiratory care accredited program, passed the board exam, and completed licensure through the state. CRT's are able to evaluate, treat, and manage patients with breathing disorders.
Respiratory care is a specialized field focused on helping people who have conditions that affect their breathing or lung function. Respiratory care professionals evaluate, treat, and support patients with a wide range of respiratory issues, from chronic lung diseases to acute breathing emergencies. They perform diagnostic tests like pulmonary function testing, provide treatments to improve lung function, educate patients on managing their conditions, and work alongside other medical providers to help patients breathe easier and live healthier lives.
Pulmonary Rehabilitation is a supervised education and exercise program designed to help patients with chronic breathing problems return to a healthier and more active life. This 12-week program supports individuals with conditions such as emphysema, chronic bronchitis, asthma, COPD, and Black Lung Disease.
A referral from your primary care provider is required. We accept referrals from both SWVHS providers and outside clinicians. If you have questions, call 304-583-8585 ext. 3216 to speak with a member of the Pulmonary Rehabilitation team.
We accept most in-state insurance plans, including major providers like Medicare, Medicaid, and many commercial carriers. If you're unsure whether your plan is in-network, feel free to call our billing office at 304-824-5860. We're happy to help check your coverage.
Locations of Brook Thomas, CPT
Brook Thomas, CPT
Board Certified:
West Virginia Board of Respiratory Care
Education:
Associate of Science in Respiratory Therapy, West Virginia University Institute of Technology
Services:
Pulmonary Rehabilitation
Locations of Brook Thomas, CPT
Brook Thomas, CRT, is a Certified Respiratory Therapist who joined Southern West Virginia Health System in 2025. Since then, she has been dedicated to improving the health and wellness of patients in southern West Virginia by providing local access to pulmonary care.
Brook is a graduate of West Virginia University Institute of Technology, where she earned her Associate of Science in Respiratory Therapy. She then received her Board Certification through the West Virginia Board of Respiratory Care. Brook's education and clinical experience drive her commitment to delivering high-quality respiratory care to the community.
Brook leads the Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program at our SWVHS-Man location and travels to our SWVHS- Madison Medical location with our Pulmonologist to provide respiratory care. Brook is able to help patients achieve pulmonary wellness by providing Pulmonary Function Tests (PFTs), assisting patients with qualifying for supplemental oxygen through six-minute walk tests, providing tobacco cessation education, as well as other pulmonary education.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
CRT stands for Certified Respiratory Therapist. It means the provider has earned a degree from a respiratory care accredited program, passed the board exam, and completed licensure through the state. CRT's are able to evaluate, treat, and manage patients with breathing disorders.
Respiratory care is a specialized field focused on helping people who have conditions that affect their breathing or lung function. Respiratory care professionals evaluate, treat, and support patients with a wide range of respiratory issues, from chronic lung diseases to acute breathing emergencies. They perform diagnostic tests like pulmonary function testing, provide treatments to improve lung function, educate patients on managing their conditions, and work alongside other medical providers to help patients breathe easier and live healthier lives.
Pulmonary Rehabilitation is a supervised education and exercise program designed to help patients with chronic breathing problems return to a healthier and more active life. This 12-week program supports individuals with conditions such as emphysema, chronic bronchitis, asthma, COPD, and Black Lung Disease.
A referral from your primary care provider is required. We accept referrals from both SWVHS providers and outside clinicians. If you have questions, call 304-583-8585 ext. 3216 to speak with a member of the Pulmonary Rehabilitation team.
We accept most in-state insurance plans, including major providers like Medicare, Medicaid, and many commercial carriers. If you're unsure whether your plan is in-network, feel free to call our billing office at 304-824-5860. We're happy to help check your coverage.
