Thomas Calhoun, MD

A Life Dedicated to Healing and Inspiring

Surgeon. Educator. Author.

Your hands are but the instruments The Almighty uses.

About Dr. Calhoun

A Legacy of Compassion and Service

From the segregated South to the operating room. Trained at Meharry and Howard. A surgeon who prays before every incision.

Surgeon

Board-certified. FACS. Clinical Associate Professor, Emeritus, Howard University.

Educator

Mentored young surgeons for decades. Author of 20+ articles.

Author

43 Days, Black Hawks, The Surgeon's Prayer.

Featured Books

The Essentials of Emergency Preparedness

Biohazard preparedness and infectious disease planning guide.

The Surgeon's
Prayer

A surgeon’s prayer for faith before every operation.

43 Days: A Surgeon's Wake Up Call

A surgeon’s journey through cancer, treatment, and resilience.

The Last of the Black Hawks

Friendship, residency, and becoming a surgeon at Howard.

The Essentials of Emergency Preparedness

Biohazard preparedness and infectious disease planning guide.

The Surgeon's
Prayer

A surgeon’s prayer for faith before every operation.

43 Days: A Surgeon's
Wake Up Call

A surgeon’s journey through cancer, treatment, and resilience.

The Last of The
Black Hawks

Friendship, residency, and becoming a surgeon at Howard.

Equanimity under duress.

— Dr. Thomas Calhoun

Reader Voices

What Readers Are Saying

“Dr. Calhoun writes with the same compassion that clearly guided his medical career. His reflections on faith, healing, and service stayed with me long after I finished reading. This is wisdom earned through a lifetime of caring for others.”

“The Surgeon’s Prayer reminded me that medicine is not only about skill but also about humility. Dr. Calhoun’s words offer a rare glimpse into the heart of a surgeon who never forgot the human side of healing.”

“The Last of the Black Hawks is more than a memoir. It is a valuable record of friendship, determination, and the journey of a young Black man pursuing excellence during a challenging era in American history.”

“Whether he is writing about surgery, faith, or personal struggle, Dr. Calhoun speaks with honesty and grace. His stories are uplifting without ever feeling sentimental.”

“Dr. Calhoun’s books carry the voice of a teacher. Every page reflects decades of experience, quiet wisdom, and a deep commitment to serving both God and humanity.”

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