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Dr. Christopher Thompson, MD

Cardiology* Age 63
Dr. Christopher Thompson, MD
4.3 (6 Ratings)

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Dr. Christopher Thompson, MD is a Cardiology Specialist in Lake Charles, LA.
Dr. Christopher Thompson, MD
4.3 (6 Ratings)
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Dr. Christopher Thompson, MD

Cardiology* Age 63
Lake Charles, LA
Accepting new patients
37 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Christopher Thompson, MD is a Cardiology Specialist in Lake Charles, LA.

About

Dr. Christopher Thompson, MD is a Cardiology Specialist in Lake Charles, LA and has 37 years experience. They graduated from LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans School of Medicine in 1987 and completed a residency at Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine.They currently practice at Memorial Heart & Vascular Center, Lake Charles, LA and are affiliated with Dequincy Memorial Hospital and Lake Charles Memorial Hospital. Dr. Thompson has experience treating conditions like Hypertension, Atherosclerosis and Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Thompson received an average rating of 4.3/5 from patients and has been reviewed 6 times. Their office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Thompson is board certified in Cardiovascular Disease and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Offers Telehealth

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Hypertension
Atherosclerosis
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Hypertension
Atherosclerosis
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Acute Congestive Heart Failure
Aortic Valve Disease
Aortic Valve Regurgitation
Atrial Fibrillation
Chest Pain
Heart Murmur
Hypokalemia
Mitral Valve Disease
Mitral Valve Regurgitation
Nonrheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
Primary Pulmonary Hypertension
Tricuspid Valve Disease
Acute Coronary Syndrome
Cardiomyopathy
Carotid Artery Disease
Chronic Congestive Heart Failure
Congestive Heart Failure
Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
Heart Disease
Heart Palpitations
Hyperlipidemia
Lipid Disorders
Systolic Heart Failure
Cardiac Catheterization (incl. Coronary Angiography)
Cardiac Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Cardiac Myocardial Perfusion Imaging
Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy and Stent
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)
Aortic Aneurysm
Atrial Flutter
Atrial Septal Defect
Cardiomegaly
Cardiomyopathy, Dilated
Congenital Heart Defects
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Hyperkalemia
Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypertensive Heart Disease
Hypertensive Heart with Failure
Hypertensive Heart without Failure
Hypotension
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Mitral Valve Stenosis
Orthostatic Hypotension
Peripheral Arterial Disease of Extremities
Peripheral Edema
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Second Degree Heart Block
Sick Sinus Syndrome
Sinus Bradycardia
Sinus Tachycardia
Supraventricular Tachycardia
Type 2 Heart Block - Mobitz
Typical Atrial Flutter
Ventricular Fibrillation
Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)
Cardiac Ultrasound
Cardioversion, Elective
Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Tilt_Testing
Vascular Duplex Ultrasonography and Plethysmography
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Adult Congenital Heart Disease
Alcoholic Cardiomyopathy
Aneurysm
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Angina
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Ankle Disorders
Aortic Diseases
Aortic Dissection
Aortic Embolism and Thrombosis
Aortic Stenosis
Atypical Atrial Flutter
Biventricular Heart Failure
Cardiac Tamponade
Cardiomyopathy, Hypertrophic
Chronic Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Chronic Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Coarctation of the Aorta
Congenital Aortic Valve Disorders
Congenital Heart Disease
Constrictive Pericarditis
Coronary Artery Dissection
Coronary Vessel Malformation
Endocarditis
First Degree Heart Block
Heart Block
Idiopathic Hypotension
Limb Swelling
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Long QT Syndrome
Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS)
Mitral and Aortic Valve Disorder
Mitral Valve Prolapse
Noninfective Endocarditis
Nonrheumatic Mitral Stenosis
Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO)
Pericardial Disease
Pericarditis
Postpartum Cardiomyopathy
Potassium Deficiency
Pulmonary Valve Disease
Rheumatic Aortic Valve Disorders
Rheumatic Mitral Stenosis
Rheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Septic Embolism
Third Degree Heart Block
Unstable Angina
Venous Compression
Venous Hypertension
Ventricular Septal Defect
Vitamin D Deficiency
Wolff-Parkinson-White Pattern
Ablation for Cardiac Arrhythmias
Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Automatic Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) Implantation
Cardiac Imaging
Cardioversion
Cardioverter-Defibrillator or Pacemaker Insertion, Removal or Repair
Coronary Thrombectomy
Impella Device
Mitral Valve Repair
Nuclear Stress Testing
Pacemaker Insertion or Replacement
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Removal or Revision of Pacemaker or Cardioverter and-or Defibrillator
Structural Heart Disease Evaluations and Treatment
Thoracentesis
Thrombolysis

Insurance Accepted

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  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • Open Access
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • Medicare
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
  • Coventry Health Care of Louisiana HMO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • Medicaid
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • Options PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Memorial Heart & Vascular Center
    1717 Oak Park Blvd Fl 2, Lake Charles, LA 70601
  2. 2 Memorial Heart & Vascular Center - Sulphur
    913 E Kent Dr, Sulphur, LA 70663

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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Thompson
4.3
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Specialties*
Cardiology
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans School of Medicine
    1987
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Cardiovascular Disease
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Louisiana State University Charity Hospital|Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center
    1989
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine
Residency Hospital
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Frequently Asked Questions

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Christopher Thompson, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Thompson's profile.

Dr. Thompson frequently treats the following conditions: Hypertension, Atherosclerosis and Coronary Artery Disease (CAD). See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Christopher Thompson, MD is affiliated with Dequincy Memorial Hospital and Lake Charles Memorial Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Christopher Thompson, MD holds board certification in Cardiovascular Disease.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Dequincy Memorial Hospital

    110 W 4th St, Dequincy, LA

  • Lake Charles Memorial Hospital

    1701 Oak Park Blvd, Lake Charles, LA