Dr. Jeffrey R Thompson M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
1341 W. Mockingbird Lane Suite 240e Dallas TX, 75247About
Dr. Jeffrey Thompson is a nephrologist practicing in Dallas, TX. Dr. Thompson specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Thompson most typically treats conditions like kidney stones, chronic kidney disease, acute renal failure, polycystuc kidney disease, high blood pressure and more. Nephrologists are also experts on kidney transplantation and dialysis. They are usually referred to by primary care physicians for problems related to the kidneys, and while they can perform tests to diagnose kidney disorders, they do not perform surgeries.
Education and Training
Univ of Il Coll of Med, Chicago Il 1982
University of Illinois College of Medicine 1982
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