Dr. Gordon Thompson MD
Family Practitioner
9313 Medical Plaza Drive Suite 202 Charleston SC, 29406About
Dr. Gordon Thompson is a family practitioner practicing in Charleston, SC. 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
University of Wales in Great Britain 1992
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
Provider Details
Treatments
- Diabetes
- High Cholesterol
- High Blood Pressure (hypertension)
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Memory Loss
- Pain
- Vascular Disease
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