Dr. Charles Thompson is board-certified in cardiovascular disease and cardiovascular computed tomography. In 2007, Dr. Thompson joined the CIS team as an interventional cardiologist in Zachary. In addition to providing general cardiovascular disease care, he has a special interest in syncope and cardiac electrophysiology.
Dr. Charles Thompson is board-certified in cardiovascular disease and cardiovascular computed tomography. In 2007, Dr. Thompson joined the CIS team as an interventional cardiologist in Zachary. In addition to providing general cardiovascular disease care, he has a special interest in syncope and cardiac electrophysiology.
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Very knowledgeable about the heart I am very pleased
(5 days ago)
Aug-2026
He has always had my heart treatment at the top of his list for a full recovery of my conditions. He has saved my life numerous times since 2010..
(6 days ago)
Aug-2026
Dr. Thompson always takes time to listen and explain what’s going on with me.
(1 week ago)
Aug-2026
Best Cardiologist out there…. BUT, if you can’t handle being told the TRUTH, then find another cardiologist. He DOES NOT sugar coat. That’s why I respect and love this dude!!!
(2 weeks ago)
Jul-2026
. . . good analysis of tests, labs, other data;
(2 weeks ago)
Jul-2026
Very thorough and straight forward.
(2 weeks ago)
Jul-2026
Great 👍
(2 weeks ago)
Jul-2026
Great doctor took time to explain.
(2 weeks ago)
Jul-2026
kind. caring. informative
(2 weeks ago)
Jul-2026
Dr. Thompson is a great doctor.
(3 weeks ago)
Jul-2026
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Zachary
6550 Main Street 6550 Main Street Zachary, LA 70791
Dr. Charles Thompson received his undergraduate degree from the University of Southwestern Louisiana in Lafayette. After working 15 years in the medical field as a paramedic in south Louisiana, he completed his medical education at the LSU School of Medicine in New Orleans.
He began his postgraduate medical training in internal medicine at Earl K. Long Medical Center in Baton Rouge. He then completed a cardiovascular disease fellowship at LSU Medical Center in Shreveport, where he was also invited to serve for an additional year as chief cardiovascular fellow/interventional fellow.
Dr. Thompson is board-certified in cardiovascular disease and cardiovascular computed tomography. In 1990, he was awarded the MBB Golden Hour Award, an international award of excellence for an aeromedical crew. He is a member of the American Medical Association, American College of Cardiology, American College of Physicians, and Louisiana State Medical Society. He was also invited to participate in the International Andreas Gruentzig Society which focuses on and meets to discuss the advancement of cardiovascular intervention.
In 2007, Dr. Thompson joined the CIS team as an interventional cardiologist in Zachary. In addition to providing general cardiovascular disease care, he has a special interest in syncope and cardiac electrophysiology.
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Very knowledgeable about the heart I am very pleased
He has always had my heart treatment at the top of his list for a full recovery of my conditions. He has saved my life numerous times since 2010..
Dr. Thompson always takes time to listen and explain what’s going on with me.
Best Cardiologist out there…. BUT, if you can’t handle being told the TRUTH, then find another cardiologist. He DOES NOT sugar coat. That’s why I respect and love this dude!!!
. . . good analysis of tests, labs, other data;
Very thorough and straight forward.
Great 👍
Great doctor took time to explain.
kind. caring. informative
Dr. Thompson is a great doctor.