Dr. Forrest L Thompson MD
Oncologist | Medical Oncology
2610 Aberdeen Blvd Gastonia NC, 28054About
Dr. Forrest Thompson is an oncologist practicing in Gastonia, NC. Dr. Thompson specializes in the care and treatment of patients with cancer. As an oncologist, Dr. Thompson manages and oversees the treatment of a cancer patient after he or she has been diagnosed with the disease. Oncologists will care for their patients throughout the course of the disease. Types of oncologists include medical oncologists, surgical oncologists, radiation oncologists, gynecologic oncologists, pediatric oncologists and hematologist oncologists.
Education and Training
Med Univ of Sc Coll of Med, Charleston Sc 1983
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Medical Oncology
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