Richard B. Thompson
Expertise in
17
conditions

Dr. Richard B. Thompson

Thoracic Surgery
7440 S 91st St, 
Lincoln, NE 
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth
Referral may be required
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Expertise in
17
conditions
7440 S 91st St, 
Lincoln, NE 

Overview

Richard Thompson is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Lincoln, Nebraska.

Dr. Thompson is highly rated in 17 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Heart Valve Repair.

Dr. Thompson is board certified in Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) - American Board Of Thoracic Surgery and Surgery - American Board Of Surgery. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 131 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Thompson is currently accepting new patients.

Graduate Institution

Columbia Univ College Of Physicians And Surgeons

Specialties

Thoracic Surgery

Licenses

Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) in NE

Board Certifications

Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) - American Board Of Thoracic Surgery
Surgery - American Board Of Surgery

Fellowships

Duke University Medical Center

Hospital Affiliations

Chi Health Nebraska Heart
Chi Health St. Elizabeth
Chi Health St. Francis
Phelps Memorial Health Center
Mary Lanning Healthcare
CHI Health Nebraska Heart

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Medica
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Oscar
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

CHI Health Clinic Heart Institute (Lincoln - Nebraska Heart)
7440 S 91st St, Lincoln, NE 68526

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.

131 Total Publications

Acute Aortic Wall Stress Response to Handgrip Exercise in Aneurysmal versus Nondilated Ascending Thoracic Aortas.
Acute Aortic Wall Stress Response to Handgrip Exercise in Aneurysmal versus Nondilated Ascending Thoracic Aortas.
Journal: Aorta (Stamford, Conn.)
Published: May 25, 2026
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Is Dr. Richard B. Thompson a top-rated expert for Mitral Valve Regurgitation?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Richard B. Thompson is classified as an Advanced expert for Mitral Valve Regurgitation, 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. Richard B. Thompson specialize in?

While Dr. Richard B. Thompson is a Thoracic Surgery, they have specific expertise in Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, and Heart Bypass Surgery. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Thoracic Surgery.

Does Dr. Richard B. Thompson participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Richard B. Thompson has published 131 articles and abstracts on conditions like Mitral Valve Regurgitation. You can view a list of Dr. Richard B. Thompson's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Richard B. Thompson accept my insurance?

Dr. Richard B. Thompson accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 402-328-3998 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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