Overview
Dr. Thompson specializes in interventional cardiology at Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital in St. Petersburg, Florida. He joined the hospital staff in 2020. He was previously a pediatric cardiologist and medical director for Child Cardiology Associates in Fairfax, Virginia, and chief of the Division of Pediatric Cardiology of the Inova Heart and Vascular Institute at Inova Fairfax Hospital. He earned his medical degree from the University of North Carolina School of Medicine. He completed his internship and residency, serving as chief resident, at Children’s National Medical Center. He then completed a pediatric cardiology fellowship with a focus in catheterization and interventional cardiology at University of California, San Francisco. He has been a principal investigator for multiple clinical trials for devices to close defects in the heart through catheters rather than open-heart surgery. He has performed device closures of over 1,500 defects. He was the first physician in the United States to use a novel transcatheter suture delivery system and is leading a multicenter, multinational trial on that device. His passion is the delivery of compassionate care to his patients and their families.
Dr. Thompson is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Atrial Septal Defect (ASD), Patent Foramen Ovale, Pulmonary Atresia with Intact Ventricular Septum, Pulmonary Atresia, and Patent Foramen Ovale Repair.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 4 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Suite 260, Saint Petersburg, FL 33701
501 6th Avenue South, St Petersburg, FL 33701
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. James A. Thompson
How do I make an appointment with Dr. James A. Thompson?
You can book an appointment with Dr. James A. Thompson by calling their office at 727-767-3333. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. James A. Thompson a top-rated expert for Atrial Septal Defect (ASD)?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. James A. Thompson is classified as an Distinguished expert for Atrial Septal Defect (ASD), 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. James A. Thompson specialize in?
While Dr. James A. Thompson is a Pediatric Cardiology, they have specific expertise in Atrial Septal Defect (ASD), Patent Foramen Ovale, and Pulmonary Atresia with Intact Ventricular Septum. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pediatric Cardiology.
Does Dr. James A. Thompson participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. James A. Thompson has published 4 articles and abstracts on conditions like Atrial Septal Defect (ASD). You can view a list of Dr. James 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. James A. Thompson accept my insurance?
Dr. James A. Thompson accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 727-767-3333 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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- Distinguished
- Atrial Septal Defect (ASD)Dr. Thompson isDistinguished. Learn about Atrial Septal Defect (ASD).
- Patent Foramen OvaleDr. Thompson isDistinguished. Learn about Patent Foramen Ovale.
- Experienced
- Congenital Coronary Artery MalformationDr. Thompson isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Coronary Artery Malformation.
- Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS)Dr. Thompson isExperienced. Learn about Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS).
- Mitral AtresiaDr. Thompson isExperienced. Learn about Mitral Atresia.
- Patent Ductus ArteriosusDr. Thompson isExperienced. Learn about Patent Ductus Arteriosus.
- Patent Foramen Ovale RepairDr. Thompson isExperienced. Learn about Patent Foramen Ovale Repair.
- Pulmonary AtresiaDr. Thompson isExperienced. Learn about Pulmonary Atresia.