
Overview
John F. Thompson, MD, is Chief, Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition at Children's Hospital at Montefiore (CHAM) and Professor of Pediatrics at our Albert Einstein College of Medicine. Dr. Thompson specializes in short bowel syndrome, Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, celiac disease, eosinophilic esophagitis, feeding disorder, and chronic abdominal pain. Dr. Thompson graduated from the College of the Holy Cross with a B.A. and M.S. in Chemistry. He was awarded his Doctor of Medicine from Loyola University Stritch School of Medicine in 1977. He completed a residency in Pediatrics at Wyler's Children's Hospital, University of Chicago Hospitals and Clinics in 1980, followed by a fellowship in Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition at Babies Hospital, Columbia University Medical Center. Dr. Thompson was Chief of the Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition in the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine for 15 years before he was recruited to CHAM in 2009.
Dr. Thompson is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Neuroendocrine Tumor, Short Bowel Syndrome, Cerebral Hypoxia, Lymphadenectomy, and Colonoscopy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 544 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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3415 Bainbridge Avenue, Bronx, NY 10467
440 White Plains Road, Eastchester, NY 10709
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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Mount Sinai
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Cohen Children's Northwell Health Physician Partners At Lake Success
Joel Rosh is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist in Lake Success, New York. Dr. Rosh is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Viral Gastroenteritis, Crohn's Disease, Colitis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.
CUIMC/NewYork-Presbyterian Morgan Stanley Children's Hospital
With a rare combination of board certification in pediatric gastroenterology and a PhD in nutrition, Dr. Neal LeLeiko is an authority on the role of nutritional therapy as a component of treatment for children and adolescents with IBD and other digestive disorders. Dr. LeLeiko joined NewYork-Presbyterian Morgan Stanley Children's Hospital as Director of the Pediatric Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) Program and as an Attending Physician. He joined the Columbia University faculty in the Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Nutrition and Liver Diseases as a Professor of Pediatrics. Dr. LeLeiko comes from The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, where he was Professor of Pediatrics and Director, Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Nutrition and Liver Diseases at Hasbro Children’s Hospital. Before that he served as Chief of Pediatric Gastroenterology at The Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York City for 23 years. Dr. Leleiko is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Viral Gastroenteritis, Hemorrhagic Proctocolitis, Ulcerative Colitis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. John F. Thompson
How do I make an appointment with Dr. John F. Thompson?
You can book an appointment with Dr. John F. Thompson by calling their office at 718-741-2450. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. John F. Thompson a top-rated expert for Lymphadenectomy?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. John F. Thompson is classified as an Elite expert for Lymphadenectomy, 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. John F. Thompson specialize in?
While Dr. John F. Thompson is a Pediatric Gastroenterology, they have specific expertise in Lymphadenectomy, Neuroendocrine Tumor, and Short Bowel Syndrome. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pediatric Gastroenterology.
Does Dr. John F. Thompson participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. John F. Thompson has published 544 articles and abstracts on conditions like Lymphadenectomy. You can view a list of Dr. John F. Thompson's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. John F. Thompson accept my insurance?
Dr. John F. Thompson accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 718-741-2450 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- LymphadenectomyDr. Thompson isElite. Learn about Lymphadenectomy.
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- Neuroendocrine TumorDr. Thompson isAdvanced. Learn about Neuroendocrine Tumor.
- Experienced
- Cerebral HypoxiaDr. Thompson isExperienced. Learn about Cerebral Hypoxia.
- ColonoscopyDr. Thompson isExperienced. Learn about Colonoscopy.
- EndoscopyDr. Thompson isExperienced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- Liver CancerDr. Thompson isExperienced. Learn about Liver Cancer.
- MalnutritionDr. Thompson isExperienced. Learn about Malnutrition.
- Short Bowel SyndromeDr. Thompson isExperienced. Learn about Short Bowel Syndrome.

