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Dr. Brenda Thompson, MD

Pediatrics*
4.9 (9)
Map Pin Small Merrillville, IN
Accepting new patients
52 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Brenda Thompson, MD

Dr. Brenda Thompson, MD is a Pediatrics Specialist in Merrillville, IN. They specialize in Pediatrics, has 52 years of experience, and is board certified in Pediatrics. They graduated from Howard University College of Medicine. Dr. Thompson, completed a residency at Chicago-Wyler Children's Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Thompson an average 4.9 star rating.

Dr. Thompson works at Practice in Merrillville, IN with other offices in Gary, IN. They are accepting new patients and accept Anthem, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield and Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Thompson's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Community Healthnet South
    6100 Broadway, Merrillville, IN 46410 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (219) 880-1190
  2. 2
    Life Service Professional Corp.
    1015 N Shelby St, Gary, IN 46403 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (219) 880-1190
  3. 3
    Community Healthnet Health Centers
    3503 Martin Luther King Dr, Gary, IN 46409 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (219) 880-1190
  4. 4
    Gary Community Health Center
    1021 W 5th Ave, Gary, IN 46402 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (219) 791-1555

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    Specialties*
    • Pediatrics

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    • 52 years of experience
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    • 1386658250
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    • Chicago-Wyler Children's Hospital
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    • Chicago-Wyler Children's Hospital
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    • Howard University College of Medicine
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    • Pediatrics
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