Dr. John F Thompson MD
Gastroenterologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Gastroenterology
1601 Nw 12th Ave Box 016960 M851 Miami FL, 33101About
Dr. John Thompson is a pediatric gastroenterologist practicing in Miami, FL. Dr. Thompson specializes in digestive system, liver or nutritional problems in children from the newborn period to their teens. Conditions such as irritable bowel syndrome, lactose intolerance, chronic constipation or obesity can all be treated by a pediatric gastroenterologist.
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP- Pediatric Gastroenterology
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
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Professional Memberships
- Member American Gastroenterological Association (AGA)
- Member North American Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition (NASPGHAN)
Fellowships
- PEDIATRIC GASTROENTEROLOGY AND NUTRITION, BABIES HOSPITAL, NEW YORK, NY 1982
- PEDIATRIC GASTROENTEROLOGY, PEDIATRIC NUTRITION, BABIES HOSPITAL-COLUMBIA UNIV MED CENTER, NEW YORK, NY 1982
- Babies Hospital (Columbia)
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