Dr. Byron Paschal Thompson MD
Emergency Physician
1968 Peachtree Road Nw Atlanta GA, 30309About
Dr. Byron Thompson practices Emergency Medicine in Atlanta, GA. Dr. Thompson assesses patients who seek immediate medical attention at any time of day or night. Emergency Medicine Physicians are trained to efficiently work with each patient and situation no matter how acute or life-threatening. Dr. Thompson examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
Emory University School Of Medicine 1988
Board Certification
Emergency MedicineAmerican Board of Emergency MedicineABEM
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