Overview
Dr. B. Gregory Thompson was born in Kansas City, Missouri, the oldest son in a family of eleven children. Dr. Thompson attended Harvard College, where he played football and studied English and biology. He graduated from the University of Kansas School of Medicine and subsequently entered neurosurgery residency training at the University of Pittsburgh, where he did elective rotations in neurology at Queen Square in London, England, and as a Medical Staff Research Fellow at the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, Maryland.Following his residency in Pittsburgh, Dr. Thompson did a neurovascular and skull base surgery fellowship at the Barrow Neurological Institute and began his academic career at the University of Utah. He was then recruited to the University of Michigan.After 10 years in practice, Dr. Thompson recognized that the rapid technological and clinical development of interventional neuroradiology was a force rapidly changing cerebrovascular surgery and training, and so he returned to training as a fellow in Endovascular Neurological Surgery (ENS) at Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia.Upon returning full time to the University of Michigan in 2005, he became Vice Chairman of the Neurosurgery Department and established a curriculum for neurosurgery resident education in ENS. He also subsequently established a “dual training” cerebrovascular fellowship which encompasses both endovascular and advanced microsurgical techniques.Working also with a cranial base team of six otologists at Michigan, Dr Thompson has operated more than 1,000 patients with vestibular schwannomas, and their Michigan team has reported significantly improved hearing preservation results with the Middle Fossa Approach.Dr. Thompson received the University of Michigan’s Medical Student Award for Teaching Excellence in Neuroscience, the University’s Outstanding Clinician Award, and was an inaugural member of the University’s League of Clinical Excellence. He was honored with the Cerebrovascular Section’s Alfred J. Luessenhop Award in Cerebrovascular Surgery in 2011, and was appointed as a Director of the American Board of Neurological Surgery in 2012. He currently serves as the Chair of the ABNS. Dr. Thompson and his wife Ramona have 7 children and reside in Ann Arbor.50813181.
Dr. Thompson is highly rated in 28 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Brain Aneurysm, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Acoustic Neuroma, Thrombectomy, and Gastrostomy.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 85 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. Dr. Thompson is currently accepting new patients.
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1500 E Medical Center Dr, Floor 2 Reception G, Ann Arbor, MI 48109
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Dr. Thompson has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
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C. S. Mott Children's Hospital
Hugh Garton is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Dr. Garton is highly rated in 73 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chiari Malformation, Chiari Malformation Type 1, Chiari Malformation Type 2, Posterior Fossa Decompression, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery. Dr. Garton is board certified in Neurological Surgery. Dr. Garton is currently accepting new patients.
Taubman Center
Aditya S. Pandey, M.D. achieved his Bachelors of Science in Biological and Engineering Sciences from the Washington University in St. Louis and Doctorate of Medicine from Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine. He then gained training in neurological surgery with sub-specialty training in microsurgical and endovascular treatment of cerebrovascular disorders under the guidance of Dr. Robert Rosenwasser at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital. Dr. Pandey specializes in treating individuals who have blood vessel related diseases of the brain and spinal cord (e.g., aneurysms, AVM, stroke, fistulas, cavernomas, bleeding within the brain, etc.) as well as practicing general neurosurgery (spinal disorders, brain tumors, and traumatic brain injury). Dr. Pandey is able to perform the latest techniques to treat stroke utilizing suction-stent thrombectomy techniques as well as treating the most complex of aneurysms utilizing flow diversion technology. He is one of two neurosurgeons in the Ann Arbor region who are trained to perform both open surgeries and endovascular procedures when treating patients with brain blood vessel related diseases. Dr. Pandey is highly rated in 32 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Arteriovenous Malformation, Brain Aneurysm, Thrombectomy, and Stent Placement. Dr. Pandey is board certified in Neurological Surgery. Dr. Pandey is currently accepting new patients.
Taubman Center
Dr. Jason Heth attended The University of Iowa where he received his medical degree and also completed his residency in Neurosurgery. Dr. Heth then completed additional training in Skull Base Neurosurgery, completing a fellowship at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. After completing his fellowship, he joined the faculty of the University of Michigan. Dr. Heth specializes in brain tumor treatment, including surgical removal, radiosurgery, and basic research. His primary areas of interest focus on gliomas, glioblastoma, brain metastasis, and meningiomas. He is also involved in medical student education and quality improvement programs at the University of Michigan. Dr. Heth is highly rated in 33 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glioblastoma, Astrocytoma, Brain Tumor, Awake Craniotomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Heth is board certified in Neurological Surgery. Dr. Heth is currently accepting new patients.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Byron G. Thompson
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MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Byron G. Thompson is classified as an Distinguished expert for Brain Aneurysm, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Byron G. Thompson specialize in?
While Dr. Byron G. Thompson is a Neurosurgery, they have specific expertise in Brain Aneurysm, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, and Acoustic Neuroma. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurosurgery.
Does Dr. Byron G. Thompson participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Byron G. Thompson has published 85 articles and abstracts on conditions like Brain Aneurysm. You can view a list of Dr. Byron G. Thompson's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
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- Distinguished
- Acoustic NeuromaDr. Thompson isDistinguished. Learn about Acoustic Neuroma.
- Arteriovenous MalformationDr. Thompson isDistinguished. Learn about Arteriovenous Malformation.
- Brain AneurysmDr. Thompson isDistinguished. Learn about Brain Aneurysm.
- Cerebral Arteriovenous MalformationDr. Thompson isDistinguished. Learn about Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation.
- HydrocephalusDr. Thompson isDistinguished. Learn about Hydrocephalus.
- MeningiomaDr. Thompson isDistinguished. Learn about Meningioma.
- SchwannomaDr. Thompson isDistinguished. Learn about Schwannoma.
- Subarachnoid HemorrhageDr. Thompson isDistinguished. Learn about Subarachnoid Hemorrhage.
- Advanced
- ApoplexyDr. Thompson isAdvanced. Learn about Apoplexy.
- Arachnoid CystsDr. Thompson isAdvanced. Learn about Arachnoid Cysts.
- Arterial Calcification of InfancyDr. Thompson isAdvanced. Learn about Arterial Calcification of Infancy.
- Brain Stem CancerDr. Thompson isAdvanced. Learn about Brain Stem Cancer.
- Cerebellum Agenesis HydrocephalyDr. Thompson isAdvanced. Learn about Cerebellum Agenesis Hydrocephaly.
- Choroid Plexus CystDr. Thompson isAdvanced. Learn about Choroid Plexus Cyst.
- Dysembryoplastic Neuroepithelial Tumors (DNET)
- Familial PorencephalyDr. Thompson isAdvanced. Learn about Familial Porencephaly.
- Moyamoya DiseaseDr. Thompson isAdvanced. Learn about Moyamoya Disease.
- NeurofibromatosisDr. Thompson isAdvanced. Learn about Neurofibromatosis.
- Neurofibromatosis Type 2 (NF2)Dr. Thompson isAdvanced. Learn about Neurofibromatosis Type 2 (NF2).
- PHACE SyndromeDr. Thompson isAdvanced. Learn about PHACE Syndrome.
- Posterior Fossa TumorDr. Thompson isAdvanced. Learn about Posterior Fossa Tumor.
- Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET)
- Radiation Induced MeningiomaDr. Thompson isAdvanced. Learn about Radiation Induced Meningioma.
- RASopathiesDr. Thompson isAdvanced. Learn about RASopathies.
- StrokeDr. Thompson isAdvanced. Learn about Stroke.
- Trigeminal NeuralgiaDr. Thompson isAdvanced. Learn about Trigeminal Neuralgia.
- Vein of Galen AneurysmDr. Thompson isAdvanced. Learn about Vein of Galen Aneurysm.
- Wyburn-Mason SyndromeDr. Thompson isAdvanced. Learn about Wyburn-Mason Syndrome.
- Experienced
- Absence SeizureDr. Thompson isExperienced. Learn about Absence Seizure.
- AstrocytomaDr. Thompson isExperienced. Learn about Astrocytoma.
- Atypical Teratoid Rhabdoid Tumor (ATRT)Dr. Thompson isExperienced. Learn about Atypical Teratoid Rhabdoid Tumor (ATRT).
- Awake CraniotomyDr. Thompson isExperienced. Learn about Awake Craniotomy.
- Brain HerniationDr. Thompson isExperienced. Learn about Brain Herniation.
- Brain TumorDr. Thompson isExperienced. Learn about Brain Tumor.
- Carotid Artery DiseaseDr. Thompson isExperienced. Learn about Carotid Artery Disease.
- Carotid Artery SurgeryDr. Thompson isExperienced. Learn about Carotid Artery Surgery.
- Cerebral Cavernous MalformationDr. Thompson isExperienced. Learn about Cerebral Cavernous Malformation.
- Cerebral Ventricle CancerDr. Thompson isExperienced. Learn about Cerebral Ventricle Cancer.
- Cervical SpondylosisDr. Thompson isExperienced. Learn about Cervical Spondylosis.
- Chiari MalformationDr. Thompson isExperienced. Learn about Chiari Malformation.
- Chiari Malformation Type 1Dr. Thompson isExperienced. Learn about Chiari Malformation Type 1.
- Choroid Plexus CarcinomaDr. Thompson isExperienced. Learn about Choroid Plexus Carcinoma.
- Choroid Plexus PapillomaDr. Thompson isExperienced. Learn about Choroid Plexus Papilloma.
- Chronic Subdural HematomaDr. Thompson isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Subdural Hematoma.
- Congenital Cardiovascular ShuntDr. Thompson isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt.
- Corpus Callosum Dysgenesis HypopituitarismDr. Thompson isExperienced. Learn about Corpus Callosum Dysgenesis Hypopituitarism.
- Cortical DysplasiaDr. Thompson isExperienced. Learn about Cortical Dysplasia.
- DeliriumDr. Thompson isExperienced. Learn about Delirium.
- Donohue SyndromeDr. Thompson isExperienced. Learn about Donohue Syndrome.
- Embryonal Tumor with Multilayered RosettesDr. Thompson isExperienced. Learn about Embryonal Tumor with Multilayered Rosettes.
- EpendymomaDr. Thompson isExperienced. Learn about Ependymoma.
- Focal or Multifocal Malformations in Neuronal Migration
- GastrostomyDr. Thompson isExperienced. Learn about Gastrostomy.
- GlioblastomaDr. Thompson isExperienced. Learn about Glioblastoma.
- GliomaDr. Thompson isExperienced. Learn about Glioma.
- GliosarcomaDr. Thompson isExperienced. Learn about Gliosarcoma.
- Glomus Jugulare TumorDr. Thompson isExperienced. Learn about Glomus Jugulare Tumor.
- Glomus Tympanum TumorDr. Thompson isExperienced. Learn about Glomus Tympanum Tumor.
- HemangiomaDr. Thompson isExperienced. Learn about Hemangioma.
- Hepatic HemangiomaDr. Thompson isExperienced. Learn about Hepatic Hemangioma.
- Increased Intracranial PressureDr. Thompson isExperienced. Learn about Increased Intracranial Pressure.
- Legius SyndromeDr. Thompson isExperienced. Learn about Legius Syndrome.
- Lhermitte-Duclos DiseaseDr. Thompson isExperienced. Learn about Lhermitte-Duclos Disease.
- MeningitisDr. Thompson isExperienced. Learn about Meningitis.
- Metastatic Brain TumorDr. Thompson isExperienced. Learn about Metastatic Brain Tumor.
- NeuralgiaDr. Thompson isExperienced. Learn about Neuralgia.
- Neuroendocrine TumorDr. Thompson isExperienced. Learn about Neuroendocrine Tumor.
- NeuroepitheliomaDr. Thompson isExperienced. Learn about Neuroepithelioma.
- Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1)Dr. Thompson isExperienced. Learn about Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1).
- Normal Pressure HydrocephalusDr. Thompson isExperienced. Learn about Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus.
- OligodendrogliomaDr. Thompson isExperienced. Learn about Oligodendroglioma.
- Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG)Dr. Thompson isExperienced. Learn about Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG).
- Periventricular HeterotopiaDr. Thompson isExperienced. Learn about Periventricular Heterotopia.
- Pituitary TumorDr. Thompson isExperienced. Learn about Pituitary Tumor.
- PorencephalyDr. Thompson isExperienced. Learn about Porencephaly.
- Processing Deficient Progeroid Laminopathies (PDPL)
- ProgeriaDr. Thompson isExperienced. Learn about Progeria.
- Pseudotumor Cerebri SyndromeDr. Thompson isExperienced. Learn about Pseudotumor Cerebri Syndrome.
- Pulmonary Arteriovenous Malformation (PAVM)Dr. Thompson isExperienced. Learn about Pulmonary Arteriovenous Malformation (PAVM).
- SchizencephalyDr. Thompson isExperienced. Learn about Schizencephaly.
- SeizuresDr. Thompson isExperienced. Learn about Seizures.
- Subcortical Band HeterotopiaDr. Thompson isExperienced. Learn about Subcortical Band Heterotopia.
- Subdural HematomaDr. Thompson isExperienced. Learn about Subdural Hematoma.
- Subependymal Nodular HeterotopiaDr. Thompson isExperienced. Learn about Subependymal Nodular Heterotopia.
- SubependymomaDr. Thompson isExperienced. Learn about Subependymoma.
- ThrombectomyDr. Thompson isExperienced. Learn about Thrombectomy.
- ThrombophlebitisDr. Thompson isExperienced. Learn about Thrombophlebitis.
- Vertebral Artery DissectionDr. Thompson isExperienced. Learn about Vertebral Artery Dissection.
- Werner SyndromeDr. Thompson isExperienced. Learn about Werner Syndrome.
- Wiedemann-Rautenstrauch SyndromeDr. Thompson isExperienced. Learn about Wiedemann-Rautenstrauch Syndrome.
- Wolfram SyndromeDr. Thompson isExperienced. Learn about Wolfram Syndrome.