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Dr. Fred Thompson, MD
Overview of Dr. Fred Thompson, MD
Dr. Fred Thompson, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in Tacoma, WA. They graduated from Emory University and is affiliated with MultiCare Tacoma General Hospital. Dr. Thompson, completed a residency at Emory University Affiliated Hospitals. Patients rated Dr. Thompson an average 3.6 star rating.
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Dr. Thompson's Office Locations
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MultiCare Orthopedics & Sports Medicine - Mountain1550 S Union Ave Ste 210, Tacoma, WA 98405 Directions (253) 792-6555
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Admitting hospitals are where the provider is credentialed to see patients, perform procedures, and send patients for continuous care.
- MultiCare Tacoma General Hospital
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Hip Impingement
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Knee Arthroscopy
AC Joint Injury
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear
Arthritis
Avascular Necrosis
Avascular Necrosis of Femoral Head
Back Pain
Baker’s Cyst
Brachial Plexus Palsy
Broken Arm
Bursitis
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Cerebral Palsy
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Ottos Pelvis
Patellar Chondromalacia
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Patellar Tendonitis
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Pyogenic Arthritis
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Rotator Cuff Tear
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Sacrum Disorders
Sciatica
Seropositive Rheumatoid Arthritis
Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder Fracture
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Tenosynovitis
Trigger Finger
Wrist Fracture
Wrist Sprain or Strain
ACL Surgery
Arthrocentesis
Carpal Tunnel Release
De Quervain's Release
Excision of Ganglion
Excision of Scapula, Clavicle, Rib, or Sternum
Foot and Ankle Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Open
Foot and Ankle Ligament and Tendon Repair
Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Closed
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Open
Hand or Wrist Tendon Transfer
Hip Dislocation
Hip Fracture and-or Dislocation Treatment, Closed
Hip Replacement
Hip Replacement Revision
Hip Replacement with Robotic Assist
Joint Drainage
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Knee Replacement
Knee Replacement Revision
Meniscectomy
Meniscus Surgery
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Neuroplasty
Partial Hip Replacement
Partial Knee Replacement
Patellar Tendon Repair
Peripheral Nerve Block
Resection or Ablation of Bone Tumor, Partial or Complete Resection of Bone, Debridement of Bone
Reverse Total Shoulder and Total Shoulder Replacement
Rotator Cuff Surgery
Shoulder Arthroscopy
Shoulder Replacement
Somatic Nerve Block
Steroid Injection
Total Hip Replacement
Total Knee Arthroplasty with Robotic Assist
Trigger Finger Release
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
Wrist Replacement
Hip Impingement
Snapping Hip
Knee Arthroscopy
Hip Impingement
Snapping Hip
Knee Arthroscopy
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Internal Derangement of Knee
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AC Joint Injury
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Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
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Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear
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Arthritis
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Avascular Necrosis
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Avascular Necrosis of Femoral Head
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Back Pain
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Baker’s Cyst
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Brachial Plexus Palsy
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Broken Arm
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Cerebral Palsy
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Chronic Neck Pain
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Clavicle Fracture
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De Quervain's Disease
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Difficulty With Walking
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Dupuytrens Contracture
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Elbow Bursitis
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Elbow Sprain
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Femur Fracture
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Gait Abnormality
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Ganglion Cyst
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Genu Valgum
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Genu Varum
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Glenoid Labrum Tear
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Gout
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Hip Dysplasia
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Hip Fracture
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Hip Pointer
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Hip Sprain
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Knee Fracture
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Knee Sprain
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Knee Tendinitis
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Limb Pain
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Low Back Pain
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Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
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Osteoarthritis of Spine
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Osteopenia
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Osteosarcoma
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Ottos Pelvis
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Patellar Chondromalacia
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Patellar Fracture
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Patellar Tendonitis
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Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
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Pyogenic Arthritis
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Rheumatoid Arthritis
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Rotator Cuff Tear
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Shoulder Dislocation
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Shoulder Fracture
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Tenosynovitis
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Wrist Fracture
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Wrist Sprain or Strain
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ACL Surgery
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Arthrocentesis
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Carpal Tunnel Release
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De Quervain's Release
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Excision of Ganglion
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Excision of Scapula, Clavicle, Rib, or Sternum
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Foot and Ankle Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
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Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Open
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Foot and Ankle Ligament and Tendon Repair
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Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
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Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Closed
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Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Open
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Hand or Wrist Tendon Transfer
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Hip Dislocation
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Hip Fracture and-or Dislocation Treatment, Closed
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Hip Replacement Revision
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Joint Drainage
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Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
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Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
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Knee Replacement Revision
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Meniscus Surgery
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Musculoskeletal Function Test
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Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
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Partial Hip Replacement
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Partial Knee Replacement
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Patellar Tendon Repair
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Peripheral Nerve Block
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Resection or Ablation of Bone Tumor, Partial or Complete Resection of Bone, Debridement of Bone
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Reverse Total Shoulder and Total Shoulder Replacement
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Shoulder Arthroscopy
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Shoulder Replacement
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Somatic Nerve Block
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Total Hip Replacement
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Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
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Wrist Replacement
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About Dr. Fred Thompson, MD
Specialties*
- Orthopedic Surgery
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Specialties*
Languages Spoken
- English
Languages Spoken
NPI Number
- 1841356144
NPI Number
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Education & Certifications
Fellowship
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The Graduate Hospital, University Of Pennsylvania
The Human Performance and Sports Medicine Center
Fellowship
Residency
- Emory University Affiliated Hospitals
Residency
Internship
- Emory University Affil Hosps
Internship
Medical Education
- Emory University
Medical Education
Board Certifications
- Orthopedic Surgery
Board Certifications
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A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.
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Dr. Thompson has seen patients for Hip Impingement and Snapping Hip, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Thompson on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.
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