Thomas Howard Bartholomew, MD died on September 27,2020. Tommy, as he was known as a boy, was born January 24, 1944 in Tucson, Arizona to Edgar Howard Bartholomew and Bertha Ullila (née Bennett) Bartholomew. While remaining in his childhood home on Elm Street, he attended the University of Arizona where he attained numerous awards. Afterward he attended Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, paying his own tuition working part time jobs. After a residency in pediatrics, two years in the military as a pediatrician at March Air Force Base, Riverside California and four years of urology training at Baylor, Tom completed a fellowship in pediatric urology at Childrens' Hospital of Michigan.

Tom was board certified in the specialty of Urology as well as a fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics. Tom went on to practice pediatric urology at Santa Rosa Children's Hospital and Methodist Children's Hospital in San Antonio for the next 32 years. He was a life member of the Bexar County Medical Society, Texas Medical Association, and the Society for Fetal Urology. He was the first pediatric urologist to establish such a practice in San Antonio and introduced there a number of innovations that he learned through his extra training.

Thomas retired from medicine 2012. He then devoted all his time to raising grass fed beef in DeWitt County, Texas with his wife, Lauren, an endeavor he had begun in 2000.

Tom was diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease in 2014, and was later diagnosed with the much rarer Multiple System Atrophy. Tom returned to live in San Antonio in 2015. He had enjoyed bicycle riding, particularly the MS150 mile ride several times while he was still capable, riding miles and miles through the rolling pastures. His other hobbies included the full restoration of a Mark II Jaguar and numerous large wood working projects.

No matter where his home, Tom attended a nearby church. He loved to sing familiar hymns. In Cuero, he joined a group of other men at 6:30 Tuesday mornings to harmonize to their hearts' content.

Thomas is survived by his loving wife, Lauren; daughter, Susannah Bartholomew Tysor of Houston; son Carl Philip Bartholomew of Austin; brother Richard Franklin (Elizabeth ) of Cave Creek, Arizona,sister, Carol Sue Anderson (Stuart) of Kingman, Arizona; granddaughters Luce and Phoebe Tysor; stepson, Joseph Powell, (Ariel) of San Antonio, Texas, and step-grandchildren Vida, Asa and Ezra Mae, and numerous nieces and nephews.

A private memorial service honoring Thomas' life will be held at St. John's Lutheran Church in San Antonio on

October 18, 2020. The service will be made available on line for friends and family

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Published by Express-News from Sep. 29 to Sep. 30, 2020.

Memories and Condolences
for Thomas Bartholomew

9 Entries

Karina

July 10, 2025

We just found out of his passing. We will forever be grateful to Dr. Bartholomew. He had such a kind soul. My son was born with a ureter issue when he was born and Dr. Bartholomew performed surgery on my 8 month old son. My son will be 20 years old next month. I still remember vividly, him asking me..."mom, would you like to take your son the day of the surgery to the operating room?" In which I was so grateful that he allowed me to go. The day off the surgery, I walked to the OR with my 8 month old son... Dr. Bartholomew sat on a chair, crossed legged and looks and me and says, he's in good hands. His reassurance gave me so much peace. Im so glad he helped my son. My dear condolences to his loved ones. May you rest in peace Dr. Bartholomew.

Freddie Rodriguez

January 17, 2025

I just found out of Mr Bartholomew .I am from Laredo TX,he operated on my daughter.she was 2 years old at the time I thank him for doing a good job on my daughter .when I was in Laredo TX the doctor's there could not help her and they referred us to
doctor Bartholomew and I thank God for Mr Bartholomew a very good doctor.my condolences to the family.

Louise Cruz

September 23, 2023

I was in an X-ray room with my daughter more than 35 years ago, waiting for yet another specialized x-ray, which would be followed by yet another surgery.
I had my back to the door. Dr. Bartholomew walked in and placed his hand on my shoulder, giving it a gentle squeeze. He said, "This probably isn't the way you planned to spend your summer." Such a simple thing, but I will never forget it.

Lisa L Phillips

October 18, 2020

Rest in peace Dr B. !! God bless your family as they go through this very difficult time. You were a great man!! Lisa Phillips (Stavinoha)

Teresa Augustyniak

October 3, 2020

My condolences to the family. Dr Barthomolew performed surgery on my daughter over 28 years ago. Without him she would not be here today. I will never forget him.

Louise Cruz

September 29, 2020

Dr. Bartholomew performed three surgeries on our 11-year-old daughter in the summer of 1988. I will never forget his gentleness with her, or his kindness to me, an extremely worried mother. He was a wonderful human being and will certainly be missed.

Randie Villarreal

September 29, 2020

I couldn't wait for urology day @ Christus Santa Rosa. I had the privilege to work with this fine man for several years. He was a great teacher. He mentored many young urology residents. He always had great stories. I had great respect for him. May he rest in peace with assurance that he helped so many children!

Aaron Malakoff

September 29, 2020

Im so sorry that Tom has passed away. We were friends ever since we were the new urologists in town so long ago. I am so happy to have become reacquainted with Tom at the NEISD courses a couple of years ago. He was a good doctor and a good friend.

Elaine Petkoff

September 29, 2020

He saved my sons life by performing kidney surgery. He was so kind and gentle with my 7 year old son who was very afraid. Also, very reassuring and kind to these two very frightened parents. He was a wonderful person and shared his gift.

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