Christopher M Thompson MD
Cardiologist | Cardiovascular Disease
509 Sw Military Dr Suite 105 San Antonio TX, 78221About
Dr. Christopher Thompson is a cardiologist practicing in San Antonio, TX. 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.
Education and Training
Georgetown Univ Sch of Med, Washington Dc 1991
University of Texas At Houston / Medical School At Houston 2010
Georgetown University School of Medicine 1991
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