Thomas Tabb, MD

“I think there were two reasons I went into medicine. I think there is a responsibility to care for people. I've also enjoyed mental stimulation and problem solving.”

“Maternal-fetal medicine allows you to do internal medicine and has some surgical applications, so you get to do a little of both, which I think is enjoyable. I didn't want to be an internist only or a general surgeon only.”

“I most enjoy the interaction with the patients. I think part of the profession is to put their mind at ease as best you can, and to explain as best you can about how things can go forward.”

“If you look at a lot of cases, the health of mothers is getting somewhat worse. Hypertension, diabetes, tobacco use and obesity not only increase maternal complications, but also fetal complications.”

“Where the push really needs to be is early education, with a focus on identification and understanding of pre-diabetes to help with prevention.”

Dr. Thomas Tabb is board certified in the areas of obstetrics/gynecology and maternal-fetal medicine. He holds a bachelor’s degree in chemistry from the University of Louisville and earned his medical degree from the University of Kentucky. He later completed internship, residency and a maternal-fetal medicine fellowship at the University of Tennessee at Memphis and a related post-doctoral fellowship at McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario.

As a maternal-fetal medicine specialist, Dr. Tabb has training and decades of experience in caring for high-risk pregnancies, including care of expecting mothers with health issues and babies with special care needs.

In his free time, Dr. Tabb enjoys physical fitness activities including swimming and spinning (cycling). He also enjoys reading.

• American Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology
• American Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Maternal-Fetal Medicine

Messages from patients

Read the messages sent to Dr. Tabb on National Doctors' Day.

"Dr. Tabb, Thank you so much for your amazing support throughout my pregnancy. You and your staff are all wonderful. It was so nice knowing you were always just a phone call away!!! You truly are a wonderful doctor!" - Jennifer

"Thank you so much for everything that you do to try and give someone a normal pregnancy, when it is a very scary road to be on! You are awesome!!!!! I appreciate everything that you have done for all 3 of my pregnancies!!!!!! Thank You again!!!!!!" - Brittany

"Dr. Tabb, I can’t thank you enough for all your wisdom and guidance throughout my pregnancies. I don’t believe there is another one quite like you! You’re a very kind and wise man and Owensboro is lucky to have you!" - Darrian