Dr. John Derek Thompson MD
Urologist
1210 Waterman Way Tavares FL, 32778About
Dr. John Thompson is a urologist practicing in Tavares, FL. Dr. Thompson specializes in diseases of the urinary tract and the male reproductive system. This includes areas of the bladder, urethra, kidneys, penis and prostate. Urology is a surgical specialty and requires knowledge in other areas of expertise such as gynecology and internal medicine due to the variety of clinical problems that are involved.
Education and Training
Med Coll of Ga Sch of Med, Augusta Ga 1985
Board Certification
UrologyAmerican Board of UrologyABU
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