
Robert G Thompson MD
Cardiologist | Cardiovascular Disease
509 Olive Way Suite 1138 Seattle WA, 98101About
Dr. Robert Thompson is a cardiologist practicing in Seattle, WA. 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
Johns Hopkins Univ Sch of Med, Baltimore Md 1965
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
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