Newsmaker: Dr. Ronald L. Thomas

Noteworthy: Recipient of the Ralph C. Wilde Leadership Award from the Allegheny County Medical Society. The award recognizes a physician who demonstrates exceptional skill in clinical care of patients and dedication to the ideals of the medical profession as a teacher or leader.

Age: 63

Residence: Shadyside

Family: Wife, Cindy; son, Jason; daughter, Hillary; three grandchildren, Ridley, Statler and Lux

Occupation: Chair of maternal-fetal medicine and obstetrical services at Allegheny Health Network

Education: Bachelor's degree in science education from Edinboro State College; medical degree from the University of Pittsburgh; completed residency in obstetrics and gynecology at Naval Hospital, Bethesda, Md., and a fellowship in maternal-fetal medicine at The Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore

Quote: “I am always impressed by how wonderful mothers are as patients. Moms just want to learn what the best answer is and learn what they should do.”