Dr. Michael Kent Thompson MD
Emergency Physician
11315 Bridgeport Way Sw Lakewood WA, 98499About
Dr. Michael Thompson practices Emergency Medicine in Lakewood, WA. 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
Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine and Health Sciences 2002
Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas 1976
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