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Dr. Van Thompson, MD
Overview of Dr. Van Thompson, MD
Dr. Van Thompson, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgery Specialist in Kansas City, MO. They specialize in Cardiothoracic Surgery, has 42 years of experience, and is board certified in General Surgery. They graduated from Washington University School of Medicine and is affiliated with Saint Luke's Hospital of Kansas City and Saint Luke's North Hospital - Barry Road. Dr. Thompson, completed a residency at St Lukes. Patients rated Dr. Thompson an average 5.0 star rating.
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Dr. Thompson's Office Locations
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Office4320 Wornall Rd Ste 50, Kansas City, MO 64111 Directions (816) 931-3312
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St Lukes Hospital of Kansas City4401 Wornall Rd, Kansas City, MO 64111 Directions (816) 931-3312
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Admitting hospitals are where the provider is credentialed to see patients, perform procedures, and send patients for continuous care.
- Saint Luke's Hospital of Kansas City
- Saint Luke's North Hospital - Barry Road
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Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
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Mitral Valve Bicuspidization
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Open Lobectomy
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Thoracoscopic Excision of Lung With Robotic Assistance
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Tracheal Surgery
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Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)
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Tricuspid Valve Surgery
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Valve Repair or Replacement (Aortic, Mitral, Tricuspid, and Pulmonary)
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About Dr. Van Thompson, MD
Specialties*
- Cardiothoracic Surgery
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Years of Experience
- 42 years of experience
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Languages Spoken
- English
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NPI Number
- 1952394264
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Education & Certifications
Residency
- St Lukes
Residency
Medical Education
- Washington University School of Medicine
Medical Education
Board Certifications
- General Surgery and Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery
Board Certifications
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