Dr. John A Thompson M.D.
Oncologist | Medical Oncology
825 Eastlake Ave E Seattle WA, 98109About
Dr. John Thompson is an oncologist practicing in Seattle, WA. Dr. Thompson specializes in the care and treatment of patients with cancer. As an oncologist, Dr. Thompson manages and oversees the treatment of a cancer patient after he or she has been diagnosed with the disease. Oncologists will care for their patients throughout the course of the disease. Types of oncologists include medical oncologists, surgical oncologists, radiation oncologists, gynecologic oncologists, pediatric oncologists and hematologist oncologists.
Education and Training
University of Alabama School of Medicine 1979
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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Treatments
- Melanoma
- Skin Cancer
- Kidney Cancer
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