Dr. David Thompson completed medical school and orthopedic residency training at UNC followed by a hand and microvascular surgical fellowship at Duke University. He gained extensive experience in treating a variety of patients whose problems ranged from simple to very complex, including digital and limb replantation.
Dr. David Thompson completed medical school and orthopedic residency training at UNC followed by a hand and microvascular surgical fellowship at Duke University. He gained extensive experience in treating a variety of patients whose problems ranged from simple to very complex, including digital and limb replantation.
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Dr. Thompson was very friendly and I really appreciated that he took the time to educate me about my condition and all of the treatment options available.
Aug-2025
He is a excellent Dr. ank he was very kind and explained everything so that I could understand my problem, thank you Dr. Thompson
Aug-2025
very nice
Gave great opinion on problem
Jul-2025
Dr. Thompson never rushes through my appointment. He takes time to explain everything and makes sure I have not question. His assistant is great as well.
Jul-2025
Very good dr.
Jul-2025
Excellent as always answered all my questions I was very pleased
Jun-2025
Outstanding… explained everything very well and answered all of my questions
Jun-2025
every aspect of my appointment was great
May-2025
Dr. Thompson is very attentive, proficient, a very good listener and thinks through the questions that I ask him and gives a thoughtful answer. His whole demeanor is calming, which works for me! I’m very pleased with the hand surgery, which was a very big surgery.
Dr. David Thompson has resided in North Carolina since 1985. After graduating from NCSU, he completed medical school and orthopedic residency training at UNC followed by a hand and microvascular surgical fellowship at Duke University.
Following the completion of his training, he served as Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery for six years combined, practicing at Duke University and UNC where he gained extensive additional experience treating a variety of patients whose problems ranged from simple to very complex, including digital and limb replantation. As a part of his responsibilities in this setting, he was also consulted regarding the care of student-athletes with upper extremity injuries.
Dr. Thompson retired from the US Naval Reserve in 2008, following 21 years of service. Approximately half of his military career was spent outside of medicine in the U.S. Army Reserve and Army National Guard as first a medic and then an infantry officer. In 2005, he was recalled to active duty in support of Operation Enduring Freedom, where he served at Naval Hospital Camp Lejeune providing care to combat-wounded Marines who were deployed from Camp Lejeune.
In 2008, he and his family relocated to High Point, NC where he practiced hand and orthopedic surgery for another 6 years before joining Guilford Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Center in 2013.
Dr. Thompson and his wife Jennifer have four daughters and one son who range in age from 15 to 2. Their oldest daughter is attending High Point Christian Academy, and the others are being home-schooled.
MEDICAL TRAINING & PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Medical School UNC-Chapel Hill
Residency UNC-Chapel Hill
Fellowship Training Hand and Microsurgery – Duke University Board Certifications / Memberships Orthopaedic & Hand Surgery
Dr. Thompson was very friendly and I really appreciated that he took the time to educate me about my condition and all of the treatment options available.
He is a excellent Dr. ank he was very kind and explained everything so that I could understand my problem, thank you Dr. Thompson
very nice Gave great opinion on problem
Dr. Thompson never rushes through my appointment. He takes time to explain everything and makes sure I have not question. His assistant is great as well.
Very good dr.
Excellent as always answered all my questions I was very pleased
Outstanding… explained everything very well and answered all of my questions
every aspect of my appointment was great
Dr. Thompson is very attentive, proficient, a very good listener and thinks through the questions that I ask him and gives a thoughtful answer. His whole demeanor is calming, which works for me! I’m very pleased with the hand surgery, which was a very big surgery.
He's very easy to talk to and he listens