Dr. Terry L Thompson MD
Orthopedist
2041 Georgia Ave Nw Washington DC, 20060About
Dr. Terry Thompson is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Washington, DC. Dr. Thompson specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Thompson tends to bones, ligaments, muscles, joints, nerves and tendons. Orthopaedic surgeons can specialize in certain areas like the hand, spine, hip, foot and ankle, shoulder and elbow or the knee.
Education and Training
Howard Univ Coll of Med, Washington Dc 1983
Howard University College of Medicine 1983
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS- Orthopaedic Sports Medicine
Provider Details
Treatments
- Torn Meniscus
- Arthritis
- Osteoarthritis
- Rotator Cuff Syndrome
- Pain
- Patellar Tendonitis
Fellowships
- Nicholas Institute of Sports Medicine and Athletic Traum
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