Dr. James R Thompson M.D.
Family Practitioner
212 Mulberry St Sw Lenoir NC, 28645About
Dr. James Thompson is a family practitioner practicing in Lenoir, NC. Dr. Thompson specializes in comprehensive health care for people of all ages. In addition to diagnosing and treating illnesses, family practitioners also put focus on preventative care with routine checkups, tests and personalized coaching on how to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Dr. Thompson possesses immense general knowledge on maintaining health and today, family practitioners provide more care for the underserved and rural populations than any other medical specialty.
Education and Training
Med Univ of Sc Coll of Med, Charleston Sc 1977
Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine 1977
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
Provider Details
Treatments
- Diabetes
- Sinusitis
- High Cholesterol
- Arthritis
- Heart Disease
- Osteoarthritis
- Back Pain
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Coronary Artery Disease (cad)
- Pain
- Vascular Disease
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