![Dr. SHELLY HOLDER THOMPSON, M.D., Pediatrician](/doctor_images/e/ed/498071.jpg?v=2206)
Dr. SHELLY HOLDER THOMPSON, M.D.
Pediatrician
120 KING ST JACKSONVILLE FL, 32204About
Dr. SHELLY THOMPSON is a pediatrician practicing in Jacksonville, FL. Dr. THOMPSON is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, Dr. THOMPSON diagnoses and treats infections, injuries, diseases and other disorders in children. Pediatricians typically work with infants, children, teenagers and young adults up to age 21. They practice medical care as well as preventative health care. Dr. THOMPSON can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of their patients.
Dr. SHELLY HOLDER THOMPSON, M.D.'s Videos
Education and Training
Univ of Fl Coll of Med, Gainesville Fl 1979
Provider Details
Dr. SHELLY HOLDER THOMPSON, M.D.'s Practice location
Practice At 3160 Edgewood Ave W
3160 Edgewood Ave W -Jacksonville, FL 32209Get Direction
Dr. SHELLY HOLDER THOMPSON, M.D.'s reviews
Write ReviewMedia Releases
Get to know Pediatrician Dr. Shelly Holder Thompson, who serves patients in Jacksonville, Florida.
Board-certified pediatrician Dr. Thompson is affiliated with AGAPE Community Health Center in Jacksonville, Florida. AGAPE Community Health Center is a Federally Qualified Health Center committed to providing comprehensive medical, dental, pharmaceutical, and behavioral health services for insured, uninsured, under-insured, and medically under-served populations throughout the city of Jacksonville, Florida. The mission of the AGAPE Community Health Center is to provide comprehensive healthcare services with compassion and love to the entire community.
Additionally, Dr. Thompson is also an Assistant Professor in the Department of Pediatrics and in the Division of Community and Societal Pediatrics at UF Health Jacksonville. UF Health Jacksonville is a teaching hospital and medical system of the University of Florida in Jacksonville, Florida.
In 1979, Dr. Thompson earned her medical degree from the University of Florida College of Medicine in Gainesville, Florida. She then went on to complete her internship and residency in pediatrics at the University of Florida College of Medicine – Jacksonville.
Dr. Thompson is board-certified in pediatrics by the American Board of Pediatrics (ABP). The ABP is an independent, non-profit organization that was founded in 1933. It is one of the 24 certifying boards of the American Board of Medical Specialties.
Pediatrics is the branch of medicine that involves the medical care of infants, children, and adolescents. As a pediatrician, Dr. Thompson examines, diagnoses, and treats children of all ages with a wide variety of injuries and illnesses. She understands that children change rapidly and that they must be approached with an appreciation for their stage of physical and mental development. One of her areas of interest include generalized preventive medicine with interests in childhood obesity and asthma.
Recommended Articles
- Head Motions Offer Insight into Autism for Girls
Autism was always considered to be a boy’s disorder. Girls are diagnosed with autism, too, but at a much lower rate; five times as many boys are diagnosed with autism as are girls.That may not necessarily be because boys have autism more frequently than girls, though. It is possible that girls...
- Do Children Need Vitamin Supplements?
As a parent, it is very normal to worry whether your child is getting all the necessary nutrients, especially when the child is a picky eater. Now that there are plenty of chewable and gummy vitamins available in the market. When should you choose a multivitamin or dietary supplement? Experts are of...
- Treatments for Jaundice
Treatments are only necessary when the patient has extremely high levels of bilirubin in the blood. Most babies suffering from jaundice don’t require treatments because their blood’s bilirubin levels are often low. Under such conditions, the symptoms often improve with a period of two weeks and...
- What to Expect After a Hydrocelectomy
Hydrocelectomy is a type of surgery that aims to correct the swelling that occurs in the scrotum. This procedure is done to repair a hydrocele.What is a hydrocele?A hydrocele is a fluid-filled sac that is located around the testicles. The accumulation of fluid in the testicles is common, especially...
- What Team of Specialists Should I Contact if I Have Meningitis?
As complex as it is, meningitis can sometimes be a threat to life. Treating meningitis can be tricky, hence, it needs a team of medical practitioners to make a diagnosis and offer treatment for the condition. You can call your doctor immediately under the following circumstances:...
- Why Swimming Lessons Are Crucial for Children with Autism
It is important for any child to learn how to swim, but it is especially important for those with autism due to tendencies to wander towards water.Sayed's storySayed Ashraaf Ali Sayed Imran is five years old and has autism. He is absolutely in love with anything that has to do with water. Anyone who...
Nearby Providers
- Dr. Thomas J. Connolly MD05/252121 Park Street Jacksonville Florida 32204
- Dr. Nan S Mcclelland M.D.2606 Park St Jacksonville FL 32204
- Mrs. Jennifer Ann Savarese M.D.2606 Park St Jacksonville FL 32204
- Dr. Noorjahan Ali MD2532 Oak Street Jacksonville FL 32204
- Mr. Bruce J Mcintosh M.D.2627 Riverside Ave Jacksonville FL 32204
- Dr. Hilleary C Rockwell MD2360 Park St Jacksonville FL 32204
Nearest Hospitals
ST VINCENT'S MEDICAL CENTER RIVERSIDEl
1 SHIRCLIFF WAY JACKSONVILLE FL 32204MEMORIAL HOSPITAL JACKSONVILLEl
3625 UNIVERSITY BLVD S JACKSONVILLE FL 32216MAYO CLINICl
4500 SAN PABLO RD JACKSONVILLE FL 32224ST VINCENT'S MEDICAL CENTER RIVERSIDEl
1 SHIRCLIFF WAY JACKSONVILLE FL 32204