The Carither's Pediatric Group was proud to bring on board in October 2002, Tom Connolly.  Tom returned to his hometown after spending over four years overseas in the U.S. Air Force.  He served as a military pediatrician for two years in Japan and then two years in Italy.

Tom grew up in Jacksonville graduating from Bishop Kenny High School followed by a biology degree from Jacksonville University.  He attended Emory University Medical School on a military scholarship.  He completed his pediatric residency at Travis AFB near San Francisco, California.  From there, the Air Force sent him to Yokota AB near Tokyo, Japan for two years followed by a two-year tour at Aviano AB near Venice, Italy.

His currently volunteers his time as a guest lecturer in AP biology at Bishop Kenny as well as volunteer as an assistant coach on the varsity boys' basketball team. He is looking forward to giving guest talks and/or lectures at Jacksonville University and University of North Florida.

He is married to Mequel and has a son, Brandon, who lives with his mom, an Air Force nurse. He enjoys staying busy with various sports and spending time with his big family, which includes two brothers, five sisters and many nieces and nephews.