Dr. John R Thompson M.D.
Orthopedist
435 Sewell Dr Suite A Sparta TN, 38583About
Dr. John Thompson is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Sparta, TN. 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
Univ of Tn, Memphis, Coll of Med, Memphis Tn 1973
Temple University School of Medicine 1963
Board Certification
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS
Provider Details
Treatments
- Torn Meniscus
- Peripheral Neuropathy
- Arthritis
- Neuropathy
- Osteoarthritis
- Rotator Cuff Syndrome
- Pain
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