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 Surgery - American Board Of Surgery and Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) - American Board Of Thoracic Surgery. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 141 peer reviewed articles and participating in 3 clinical trials.
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Locations
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Richard Thompson
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Richard Thompson?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Richard Thompson by calling their office at 402-328-3998. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Richard 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 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 Thompson specialize in?
While Dr. Richard 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 Thompson participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Richard Thompson has published 141 articles and abstracts on conditions like Mitral Valve Regurgitation. You can view a list of Dr. Richard 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 Thompson accept my insurance?
Dr. Richard 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.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
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- Aortic RegurgitationDr. Thompson isAdvanced. Learn about Aortic Regurgitation.
- Aortic Valve ReplacementDr. Thompson isAdvanced. Learn about Aortic Valve Replacement.
- Aortic Valve StenosisDr. Thompson isAdvanced. Learn about Aortic Valve Stenosis.
- Arterial EmbolismDr. Thompson isAdvanced. Learn about Arterial Embolism.
- Heart Bypass SurgeryDr. Thompson isAdvanced. Learn about Heart Bypass Surgery.
- Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF)
- Experienced
- Adenosine Deaminase 2 DeficiencyDr. Thompson isExperienced. Learn about Adenosine Deaminase 2 Deficiency.
- Advanced BronchoscopyDr. Thompson isExperienced. Learn about Advanced Bronchoscopy.
- ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung CancerDr. Thompson isExperienced. Learn about ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer.
- Aneurysm RepairDr. Thompson isExperienced. Learn about Aneurysm Repair.
- Aortic DissectionDr. Thompson isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Dissection.
- AtherectomyDr. Thompson isExperienced. Learn about Atherectomy.