Charles A. Thompson
Expertise in
39
conditions
Expertise in
39
conditions
6550 Main Street, Suite 1000, 
Zachary, LA 

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.

Residency

Earl K. Long Medical Center

Specialties

Cardiology
Interventional Cardiology

Licenses

Internal Medicine in LA

Board Certifications

American Board Of Internal Medicine In Cardiovascular Disease
American Board Of Internal Medicine In Internal Medicine

Hospital Affiliations

Lane Regional Medical Center

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

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Locations

Cardiovascular Institute of the South
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.

Hypertension
Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI)
Venous Insufficiency
Angina
Coronary Heart Disease
Blood Clots
Varicose Veins
Cardiac Amyloidosis
Atherosclerosis
Ventricular Fibrillation

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


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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.

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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.

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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.

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