Dr. James W Thompson MD
Emergency Physician
3260 Hospital Dr Juneau AK, 99801About
Dr. James Thompson practices Emergency Medicine in Juneau, AK. 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
Univ of Mn Med Sch-Minneapolis, Minneapolis Mn 1972
University of Mn Med Sch 1972
University of Minnesota Medical School 1972
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
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