Richard Thompson, MD, Surgeon
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Richard Thompson, MD

Surgeon

2444 6th St W Dickinson ND, 58601
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About

Dr. Richard Thompson is a board-certified general surgeon practicing in Dickinson, ND. Dr. Thompson completed residency as well as the advanced gastrointestinal minimally invasive surgical fellowship at the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill. He pratices the entire breadth of general surgery including endoscopy, with special interest in surgical treatment of reflux, hiatal hernia and esophageal disorders.   

Education and Training

UNC- Chapel Hill General Surgery 2018

UNC- Chapel Hill Minimally Invasive GI Surgery 2019

UTHSC-Houston MD 2013

Board Certification

American Board of Surgery

Provider Details

Male English

Areas of expertise and specialization

Antireflux Surgery, Hiatal Hernia Repair, Bariatric Surgery

Faculty Titles & Positions

  • Clinical Instructor University of North Dakota 2 - Present

Awards

  • Alpha Omega Alpha 8 University of Texas 

Professional Memberships

  • Society of Advanced Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgery  

Internships

  • The University of North Carolina Hospitals (General Surgery)

Fellowships

  • University of North Carolina (Advanced Gastrointestinal/Minimally Invasive Surgery)

Professional Society Memberships

  • The Nathan A. Womack Surgical Society, Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons, American Medical Association

What do you attribute your success to?

  • Dr. Thompson has always wanted to be a physician. He wanted to make others feel better and enjoys the rewarding feeling he gets from helping others.Dr. Thompson attributes his success to family support and the passion he has for the field.

Richard Thompson, MD's Practice location

CHI St. Alexius Health Dickinson Medical Center

2444 6th St W -
Dickinson, ND 58601
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New patients: 713-419-7958, 701-456-4200, 701-456-4000
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