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Ernest Gene Thompson MD

Cardiologist | Cardiovascular Disease

4/5(11)
Earl K. Long Hospital, Lsu Unit 5825 Airline Highway Baton Rouge LA, 70805
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Dr. Ernest Thompson is a cardiologist practicing in Baton Rouge, LA. Dr. Thompson specializes in diagnosing, monitoring, and treating diseases or conditions of the heart and blood vessels and the cardiovascular system. These conditions include heart attacks, heart murmurs, coronary heart disease, and hypertension. Dr. Thompson also practices preventative medicine, helping patients maintain a heart-healthy life.

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MaleEnglish 40 years of experience

Ernest Gene Thompson MD's Practice location

Practice At Earl K. Long Hospital, Lsu Unit 5825 Airline Highway

Earl K. Long Hospital, Lsu Unit 5825 Airline Highway -
Baton Rouge, LA 70805
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12902 Plank Road 5825 Airline Highway -
Baker, LA 70714
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New patients: 225-774-3883
Fax: 225-774-7777

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Ernest Gene Thompson MD has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 11 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Cardiologist in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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