Dr. Thomas Ernst originates from Richmond, Michigan. He attended Western Michigan University for his undergraduate degree. He then went on to study Podiatric medicine at the Illinois College of Podiatric Medicine in Chicago, Illinois. He completed his Surgical Residency at Harrison Community Hospital — now known as St. John Hospital, Northshore — in Mt. Clemens, Michigan. Dr. Ernst has practice in the Port Huron area since 1982. He is married and has a daughter. He enjoys outdoor sports.