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Louis M. Thompson, M.D.
A hokie fan through and through, Dr. Thompson earned a Bachelor of Science degree in biology and a Master of Science degree in microbiology from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. He subsequently worked in the field of AIDS research at The National Institutes of Health for three years. Dr. Thompson attended medical school at the Medical College of Virginia and completed his residency in obstetrics and gynecology at Harvard Medical School, Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Massachusetts General Hospital.
For his academic achievement and performance in the obstetrics and gynecology field, Dr. Thompson has received several honors and awards. He is the co-author of four publications and numerous abstracts in the areas of bacteriology, immunology and virology. Virginia Women's Center patients for whom surgery is necessary can now benefit from Dr. Thompson's training in using the daVinci® Surgical System for minimally invasive procedures. Dr. Thompson’s gynecology practice has expanded immeasurably with work in the field of pelvic organ prolapse. Prolapse is an uncomfortable condition that can affect women following pregnancy or hysterectomy, but one that’s easily treatable with proper experience and knowledge. About one in three women suffer from some degree of prolapse and one in 10 women will undergo surgery for it. In collaboration with Virginia Women’s Center urologist Lonny Green, M.D., Dr. Thompson has helped hundreds of women. Dr. Thompson is also on the faculty at the Pelvic Floor Institute for Boston Scientifc Corporation and serves as a pelvic surgery instructor for physicians around the country.
In addition, Dr. Thompson is interested in helping patients determine their risk of developing osteoporosis and recommend actions to prevent it. Dr. Thompson is certified by the International Society of Clinical Densitometry.
Dr. Thompson is as serious about his family as he is about his work and appreciates time to spend with his wife and two children. They enjoy outdoor activities, including hiking, camping and fishing. Dr. Thompson is also an avid golfer. And, he has a unique hobby: beer crafting.
Office Location(s):
John Rolfe Commons
2240 John Rolfe Parkway
Richmond, Virginia 23233
Location Phone: 804-288-4084
Location Fax: 804-545-9548
Primary Specialty:
Gynecology
Undergraduate Education:
B.S.: 1984
Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University, Blacksburg, Virginia
Medical Education:
M.D.: 1994
Medical College of Virginia, Richmond, Virginia
Graduate School Education:
M.S.: 1987
Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University, Blacksburg, Virginia
Residency:
OB/GYN: 1998
Brigham & Women's Hospital, Massachusetts
General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts
Board Certifications:
American Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology: 2002
Recertified 2007
In Practice Since:
1998
Affiliations:
Provisional Courtesy
Memorial Regional Medical Center
Attending
St. Mary's Hospital
Courtesy
Henrico Doctors' Hospital, John Randolph Medical Center
Honors and Awards:
Richmond Top Docs Award: 2009
