Dr. Christopher Jay Thompson MD
Emergency Physician
7306 SW 34TH AVE STE 1-107 AMARILLO TX, 79121About
Dr. Christopher Thompson practices Emergency Medicine in AMARILLO, TX. 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.
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Emergency MedicineAmerican Board of Emergency MedicineABEM
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- Member Travis County Medical Society
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