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.
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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.
Clinical Research
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Charles Thompson
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Charles Thompson?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Charles Thompson by calling their office at 225-654-1559. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Charles Thompson a top-rated expert for Angina?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Charles 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 Thompson specialize in?
While Dr. Charles 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 Thompson participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Charles Thompson has published 1 articles and abstracts on conditions like Angina. You can view a list of Dr. Charles 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 Thompson accept my insurance?
Dr. Charles Thompson accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Blue Cross Blue Shield. 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.
- 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.
- 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.