
Dr. Robert Knox Thompson M.D.
Vascular Surgeon | Vascular Surgery
8715 Village Dr Suite 518 San Antonio TX, 78217About
Dr. Robert Thompson is a vascular surgeon practicing in San Antonio, TX. Dr. Thompson specializes in disorders relating to the arterial, venous and lymphatic systems. As a vascular surgeon, Dr. Thompson diagnoses and treats vascular diseases and performs vasular surgeries. Common conditions that a vascular surgeon treats are aneurysms, atherosclerosis and varicose veins. Vascular specialists might also treat trauma, venous ulcers, poor leg circulation, peripheral arterial disease and other vascular-related issues.
Education and Training
Univ of Tn, Memphis, Coll of Med, Memphis Tn 1983
Board Certification
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS
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