
Overview
Dr. Charles Thompson received his undergraduate degree from the University of Southwestern Louisiana in Lafayette. After working 15 years in the medical field as a paramedic in south Louisiana, he completed his medical education at the LSU School of Medicine in New Orleans.
He began his postgraduate medical training in internal medicine at Earl K. Long Medical Center in Baton Rouge. He then completed a cardiovascular disease fellowship at LSU Medical Center in Shreveport, where he was also invited to serve for an additional year as chief cardiovascular fellow/interventional fellow.
Dr. Thompson is board certified in cardiovascular disease and cardiovascular computed tomography. In 1990, he was awarded the MBB Golden Hour Award, an international award of excellence for an aeromedical crew. He is a member of the American Medical Association, American College of Physicians, and Louisiana State Medical Society. He is a fellow in the American College of Cardiology and the Society of Cardiovascular Angiography and Intervention. He is an invited member of the International Andreas Gruentzig Society which meets to discuss the current state of cardiovascular intervention and then publishes recommendations for the direction of research in in the field. He also holds positions in local hospital and national organization governing committees.
In 2007, Dr. Thompson joined the CIS team as an interventional cardiologist in Zachary. In addition to providing general cardiovascular disease care, he has a special interest in syncope and cardiac electrophysiology.
He and his wife Donna reside in Louisiana. They have six children and 4 grandchildren. His leisure time is spent traveling with family, woodworking, and refurbishing antique wood and metal working machines.
Dr. Thompson is highly rated in 39 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Angina, Pulmonary Edema, Coronary Heart Disease, Pacemaker Implantation, and Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI).
Dr. Thompson is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine In Cardiovascular Disease and American Board Of Internal Medicine In Internal Medicine. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article. Dr. Thompson is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
6550 Main Street, Suite 1000, Zachary, LA 70791
Additional Areas of Focus
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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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Charles A. Thompson
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Charles A. Thompson?
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Is Dr. Charles A. Thompson a top-rated expert for Angina?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Charles A. Thompson is classified as an Distinguished expert for Angina, 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. Charles A. Thompson specialize in?
While Dr. Charles A. Thompson is a Cardiology, they have specific expertise in Angina, Pulmonary Edema, and Coronary Heart Disease. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Cardiology.
Does Dr. Charles A. Thompson participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Charles A. Thompson has published 1 articles and abstracts on conditions like Angina. You can view a list of Dr. Charles A. Thompson's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Charles A. Thompson accept my insurance?
Dr. Charles A. Thompson accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 225-654-1559 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Distinguished
- AnginaDr. Thompson isDistinguished. Learn about Angina.
- Arterial EmbolismDr. Thompson isDistinguished. Learn about Arterial Embolism.
- AtherosclerosisDr. Thompson isDistinguished. Learn about Atherosclerosis.
- Coronary Heart DiseaseDr. Thompson isDistinguished. Learn about Coronary Heart Disease.
- Familial HypertensionDr. Thompson isDistinguished. Learn about Familial Hypertension.
- Heart AttackDr. Thompson isDistinguished. Learn about Heart Attack.
- HypertensionDr. Thompson isDistinguished. Learn about Hypertension.
- Hypertensive Heart DiseaseDr. Thompson isDistinguished. Learn about Hypertensive Heart Disease.
- Pulmonary EdemaDr. Thompson isDistinguished. Learn about Pulmonary Edema.
- Stasis Dermatitis and UlcersDr. Thompson isDistinguished. Learn about Stasis Dermatitis and Ulcers.
- Venous InsufficiencyDr. Thompson isDistinguished. Learn about Venous Insufficiency.
- Advanced
- Anomalous Left Coronary Artery from the Pulmonary Artery
- Aortic Valve StenosisDr. Thompson isAdvanced. Learn about Aortic Valve Stenosis.
- ApoplexyDr. Thompson isAdvanced. Learn about Apoplexy.
- Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy
- Arterial InsufficiencyDr. Thompson isAdvanced. Learn about Arterial Insufficiency.
- Atrial FibrillationDr. Thompson isAdvanced. Learn about Atrial Fibrillation.
- Atrial TachycardiaDr. Thompson isAdvanced. Learn about Atrial Tachycardia.
- Atrioventricular Nodal Reentrant Tachycardia (AVNRT)
- CardiomyopathyDr. Thompson isAdvanced. Learn about Cardiomyopathy.
- Carotid Artery DiseaseDr. Thompson isAdvanced. Learn about Carotid Artery Disease.
- Congenital Coronary Artery Malformation
- Coronary Artery AneurysmDr. Thompson isAdvanced. Learn about Coronary Artery Aneurysm.
- Coronary Artery FistulaDr. Thompson isAdvanced. Learn about Coronary Artery Fistula.
- Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)Dr. Thompson isAdvanced. Learn about Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM).
- Familial Combined HyperlipidemiaDr. Thompson isAdvanced. Learn about Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia.
- Familial Neurocardiogenic SyncopeDr. Thompson isAdvanced. Learn about Familial Neurocardiogenic Syncope.
- Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF)
- Heart MurmursDr. Thompson isAdvanced. Learn about Heart Murmurs.
- High CholesterolDr. Thompson isAdvanced. Learn about High Cholesterol.
- Idiopathic EdemaDr. Thompson isAdvanced. Learn about Idiopathic Edema.
- Mitral Valve RegurgitationDr. Thompson isAdvanced. Learn about Mitral Valve Regurgitation.
- Multifocal Atrial TachycardiaDr. Thompson isAdvanced. Learn about Multifocal Atrial Tachycardia.
- Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia (PSVT)
- Peripheral Artery DiseaseDr. Thompson isAdvanced. Learn about Peripheral Artery Disease.
- Pulmonary HypertensionDr. Thompson isAdvanced. Learn about Pulmonary Hypertension.
- Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive DiseaseDr. Thompson isAdvanced. Learn about Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease.
- Stable AnginaDr. Thompson isAdvanced. Learn about Stable Angina.
- XanthomaDr. Thompson isAdvanced. Learn about Xanthoma.
- Experienced
- Adenosine Deaminase 2 DeficiencyDr. Thompson isExperienced. Learn about Adenosine Deaminase 2 Deficiency.
- Aortic RegurgitationDr. Thompson isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Regurgitation.
- Arterial Tortuosity SyndromeDr. Thompson isExperienced. Learn about Arterial Tortuosity Syndrome.
- Brugada SyndromeDr. Thompson isExperienced. Learn about Brugada Syndrome.
- Cardiac ArrestDr. Thompson isExperienced. Learn about Cardiac Arrest.
- Cardiac DiverticulumDr. Thompson isExperienced. Learn about Cardiac Diverticulum.
- Cardiogenic ShockDr. Thompson isExperienced. Learn about Cardiogenic Shock.
- Catecholaminergic Polymorphic Ventricular Tachycardia
- Coronary Artery SpasmDr. Thompson isExperienced. Learn about Coronary Artery Spasm.
- Degos DiseaseDr. Thompson isExperienced. Learn about Degos Disease.
- Ectopic HeartbeatDr. Thompson isExperienced. Learn about Ectopic Heartbeat.
- EndocarditisDr. Thompson isExperienced. Learn about Endocarditis.
- Familial Dilated CardiomyopathyDr. Thompson isExperienced. Learn about Familial Dilated Cardiomyopathy.
- Familial Hypertrophic CardiomyopathyDr. Thompson isExperienced. Learn about Familial Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy.
- Gallbladder DiseaseDr. Thompson isExperienced. Learn about Gallbladder Disease.
- Heart BlockDr. Thompson isExperienced. Learn about Heart Block.
- Heterozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HeFH)
- Homozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HoFH)
- Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)Dr. Thompson isExperienced. Learn about Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM).
- Inappropriate Sinus Tachycardia (IST)Dr. Thompson isExperienced. Learn about Inappropriate Sinus Tachycardia (IST).
- Legius SyndromeDr. Thompson isExperienced. Learn about Legius Syndrome.
- Lung NodulesDr. Thompson isExperienced. Learn about Lung Nodules.
- May Thurner SyndromeDr. Thompson isExperienced. Learn about May Thurner Syndrome.
- Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS)Dr. Thompson isExperienced. Learn about Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS).
- Mitral StenosisDr. Thompson isExperienced. Learn about Mitral Stenosis.
- Mitral Valve ProlapseDr. Thompson isExperienced. Learn about Mitral Valve Prolapse.
- Pacemaker ImplantationDr. Thompson isExperienced. Learn about Pacemaker Implantation.
- Paroxysmal Ventricular FibrillationDr. Thompson isExperienced. Learn about Paroxysmal Ventricular Fibrillation.
- Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS)
- Prinzmetal's Variant AnginaDr. Thompson isExperienced. Learn about Prinzmetal's Variant Angina.
- Pulmonary EmbolismDr. Thompson isExperienced. Learn about Pulmonary Embolism.
- Retinopathy ArterioscleroticDr. Thompson isExperienced. Learn about Retinopathy Arteriosclerotic.
- Sengers SyndromeDr. Thompson isExperienced. Learn about Sengers Syndrome.
- Short QT SyndromeDr. Thompson isExperienced. Learn about Short QT Syndrome.
- Sick Sinus SyndromeDr. Thompson isExperienced. Learn about Sick Sinus Syndrome.
- Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection (SCAD)
- Subvalvular Aortic StenosisDr. Thompson isExperienced. Learn about Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis.
- SVC ObstructionDr. Thompson isExperienced. Learn about SVC Obstruction.
- Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)Dr. Thompson isExperienced. Learn about Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA).
- Unstable AnginaDr. Thompson isExperienced. Learn about Unstable Angina.
- Varicose VeinsDr. Thompson isExperienced. Learn about Varicose Veins.
- VasculitisDr. Thompson isExperienced. Learn about Vasculitis.
- Ventricular FibrillationDr. Thompson isExperienced. Learn about Ventricular Fibrillation.
- Wolff-Parkinson-White SyndromeDr. Thompson isExperienced. Learn about Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome.
- X-Linked Cardiac Valvular DysplasiaDr. Thompson isExperienced. Learn about X-Linked Cardiac Valvular Dysplasia.