Dr. Donald M Thompson MD
Adolescent Specialist | Adolescent Medicine
505 Ne 87th Ave Suite 120 Vancouver WA, 98664About
Dr. Donald Thompson is an adolescent specialist practicing in Vancouver, WA. Dr. Thompson works with patients who are in the adolescent age, or generally between the ages of 11 and 19 years old. As an adolescent-specialist, Dr. Thompson treats many common health issues that pre-teens and teenagers face, from mental, to behavioral, to physical conditions. Some of these issues may include growth and hormone problems, sports injuries, eating disorders, substance abuse and more. Adolescent specialists perform medical exams, histories and diagnostic tests, and develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
Education and Training
Univ of Ut Sch of Med, Salt Lake Cty Ut 1972
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
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