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Dr. Jeffrey Thompson, MD

General Surgery*
4.2 (15)
Map Pin Small Fort Payne, AL
Accepting new patients
30 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Jeffrey Thompson, MD

Dr. Jeffrey Thompson, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Fort Payne, AL. They specialize in General Surgery, has 30 years of experience, and is board certified in General Surgery. They graduated from University of Alabama at Birmingham Heersink School of Medicine and is affiliated with DeKalb Regional Medical Center. Dr. Thompson, completed a residency at Legacy Emmanuel Hospital and Medical Center. Patients rated Dr. Thompson an average 4.2 star rating.

Dr. Thompson works at Practice in Fort Payne, AL. They frequently treat conditions like Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia and Colorectal Cancer along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem 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
    Thompson Surgical Associates Inc.
    317 Medical Center Dr Sw, Fort Payne, AL 35968 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (256) 845-3336
  2. 2
    Dekalb Regional Medical Center
    200 Medical Center Dr SW, Fort Payne, AL 35968 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (256) 845-3150

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  • DeKalb Regional Medical Center

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Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Gallbladder Removal
Colorectal Cancer
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Gallbladder Removal
Colorectal Cancer

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Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Gallbladder Removal
Colorectal Cancer
Cholecystectomy with Robotic Assist
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Gallstones
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Small Intestine Cancer
Duodenal Polypectomy
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
Abdominal Pain
Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Breast Lump
Constipation
Gastric Ulcer
Hemorrhoids
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Obstruction
Pelvic Abscess
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pleural Effusion
Thyroid Nodule
Umbilical Hernia
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Ventral Hernia
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Port Placements or Replacements
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Ventral Hernia Repair Laparoscopic
Wound Repair
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal Fissure
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anorectal Abscess
Anorectal Fistula
Appendicitis
Benign Mediastinal Tumor
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Biliary Atresia
Bone Cancer
Breast Cancer
Burn Injuries
Capsular Contracture of Breast Implant
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Crohn's Disease
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Varices
Gynecologic Cancer
Hiatal Hernia
Hidradenitis
Hyperparathyroidism
Ileus
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Incisional Hernia
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Abscess
Ischemic Colitis
Lipomas
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Liver Cancer
Lobular Carcinoma
Lung Cancer
Meckel's Diverticulum
Mesenteric Lymphadenitis
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Osteosarcoma
Pancreatic Cancer
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Partial Lung Collapse
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Arterial Embolism and Thrombosis
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pyloric Stenosis
Rib Fracture
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Second-Degree Burns
Secondary Malignancies
Stomach Cancer
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
Thyroid Cancer
Tonsillitis
Traumatic Brain Injury
Tubo-Ovarian Abscess
Ulcerative Colitis
Varicose Veins
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Adjacent Tissue Transfer
Anal Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy
Anoscopy
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Arteriovenostomy for Renal Dialysis
Arteriovenous Shunt Creation
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Biopsy of Breast
Bone Marrow Biopsy
Colectomy
Colectomy Laparoscopic
Colectomy Sigmoidectomy with Robotic Assist
Colostomy
Destruction of Anal Tumor
Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Excision of Breast Tumor
Excision of Esophageal Lesion
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Excision or Destruction of Tongue Lesion
Fecal Impaction Removal
Gastrotomy
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Hernia Repair
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Laparotomy
Lumpectomy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Mastectomy
Open Appendectomy
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Puncture Aspiration
Removal of Arteriovenous Shunt for Renal Dialysis
Skin Grafts
Thoracentesis
Thyroid Lobectomy
Thyroidectomy or Thyroid Lobectomy
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Varicose Vein Procedure
Wedge Resection Colon
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    Specialties*
    • General Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 30 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1780607457
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    Education & Certifications

    Residency
    • Legacy Emmanuel Hospital and Medical Center
    Residency
    Medical Education
    • University of Alabama at Birmingham Heersink School of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • General Surgery
    Board Certifications
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    Dr. Jeffrey Thompson, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Thompson is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Thompson has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Thompson has seen patients for Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia and Colorectal Cancer, 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.

    15 patients have reviewed Dr. Thompson. The overall rating for this provider is 4.2. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Thompson.

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