Dr. Karen S Thompson DO
Cardiothoracic Surgeon
1401 E State St Rockford IL, 61104About
Dr. Karen Thompson is a cardiothoracic surgeon practicing in Rockford, IL. Dr. Thompson specializes in surgical procedues of vital organs in the chest such as the heart, lungs, esophagus and more. As a cardiothoracic surgeon, Dr. Thompson typically treats conditions like heart disease and lung disease. This class of surgeon can also include cardiac surgeons, cardiovascular surgeons, congenital heart surgeons and general thoracic surgeons.
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