Dr. James Wainwright Thompson MD
Family Practitioner
2520 Bert Kouns Industrial Loop Suite 102 Shreveport LA, 71118Rating
4/5
About
Dr. James Thompson is a family practitioner practicing in Shreveport, LA. Dr. Thompson specializes in comprehensive health care for people of all ages. In addition to diagnosing and treating illnesses, family practitioners also put focus on preventative care with routine checkups, tests and personalized coaching on how to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Dr. Thompson possesses immense general knowledge on maintaining health and today, family practitioners provide more care for the underserved and rural populations than any other medical specialty.
Education and Training
La State Univ Sch of Med In Shreveport, Shreveport La 1979
Louisiana State University Health Shreveport / School of Medicine 1979
Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans 1979
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
Provider Details
Treatments
- Diabetes
- High Cholesterol
- Allergies
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Hay Fever (allergic Rhinitis)
- Pain
- Vascular Disease
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3100 SAMFORD AVENUE SHREVEPORT LA 71103