Dr. Karen Kay Thompson MD
Pediatrician
100 Michigan St Ne Grand Rapids MI, 49503About
Dr. Karen Thompson is a pediatrician practicing in Grand Rapids, MI. Dr. Thompson is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, Dr. Thompson diagnoses and treats infections, injuries, diseases and other disorders in children. Pediatricians typically work with infants, children, teenagers and young adults up to age 21. They practice medical care as well as preventative health care. Dr. Thompson can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of their patients.
Education and Training
Michigan State Univ-Coll of Osteo Med-East Lansing MD
Michigan State University College Of Human Medicine 2005
Provider Details
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- Asthma
- Sleep Apnea
- Bronchiectasis
- Pneumonia
- Cystic Fibrosis (cf)
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea (osa)
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