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Reid C. Thompson MD

William F. Meacham Professor & Chairman, Director, Neurosurgical Oncology, and Director, Vanderbilt Brain Tumor Center
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  • 167 ratings
  • 22 comments
Insurance Plans Accepted

Areas of Expertise

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    Acoustic Neuroma
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    Brain Cancer
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    Brain Tumor/Cancer
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    Neuro-Oncology
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    Neurologic Surgery
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    Neurological Disorders, Surgery
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    Neurological Surgery
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    Otolaryngology
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    Skull Base Surgery

Conditions and Treatments

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    Neurologic Surgery
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    Skull Base Surgery
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    Surgery for Neurological Disorders

Location

Vanderbilt Neurosurgery
1500 21st Avenue South, The Village at Vanderbilt, Suite 1506
Nashville, TN 37212

Languages

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    English

Education

  • Doctor of Medicine - Johns Hopkins University, 1989
  • Internship - Johns Hopkins Hospital and Health System, 1990
  • Fellowship - Johns Hopkins Hospital and Health System, 1995
  • Residency - Johns Hopkins Hospital and Health System, 1995
  • Fellowship - Stanford University Medical Center, 1997

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Patient Comments

Patient Comments are gathered from the Press Ganey Patient Experience Survey and displayed in full. Patients are not identified in order to respect patient privacy.
Dr. Thompson is the best of the best.
January 18, 2023
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Didn't sugar coat & was very thorough w/explanations.
January 4, 2023
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*Dr. Thompson was great! However, he said I could get future MRI's closer to my home (we live over 100 miles away) and then nurse/staff scheduled MRI for Vandy (communication w/in office seems "off").
December 15, 2022
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One of the best experiences I've had with a doctor. He was very kind and compassionate. I left knowing I was in the best hands possible!
December 12, 2022
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*Dr. Thompson was above excellent. Also staff as well.
December 7, 2022
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Definitelywpouldrecommend dr thompsontootheres
December 5, 2022
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Good experience. Very kind and showed concern. Very knowledgeable and Was through in explaining case.
November 30, 2022
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Dr Thompson has taken the best care with my treatment
October 21, 2022
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*Dr. Thompson is really a first class person. Never rushed and answer every question I had. One of the best drs. I have seen.
September 8, 2022
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