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David M. Thompson, M.D.
General Surgery

While Dr. Thompson’s focus is on general surgery, he has had advanced training in laparoscopic procedures. Dr. Thompson attained his Bachelor of Science degree from Indiana University in 1987. He continued on to the Indiana University School of Medicine, doing clinical research in pancreaticoduodenectomies and completing the M.D. program in 1991. His externship was performed at Saint Francis Emergency Department and Eli Lilly Health Center in Indianapolis.

Both his surgical internship and surgical residencies were completed at the University of Kentucky. He was later named diplomat of the American Board of Surgery in 2000. Upon completion of his fellowship in laparoscopy, endoscopy and ultrasound at Saint Vincent Hospital and Health Center, Indianapolis, Dr. Thompson began practice in 1996.

Dr. Thompson is a member and fellow of the American College of Surgeons and Society of American Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES). He is currently the chief of surgery at Columbus Regional Hospital. Dr. Thompson also has served as a board member for the Hospice of South Central Indiana for 10 years and was president of the board for two years.