Dr. Kirk Thompson is a fellowship-trained spine surgeon who currently practices at Campbell Clinic Orthopedics. He specializes in treating injuries of the spine and has clinical interests in minimally-invasive techniques, motion-preserving surgery, adult deformity, and revision surgery.
Dr. Kirk Thompson is a fellowship-trained spine surgeon who currently practices at Campbell Clinic Orthopedics. He specializes in treating injuries of the spine and has clinical interests in minimally-invasive techniques, motion-preserving surgery, adult deformity, and revision surgery.
Dr. Kirk Thompson is a fellowship-trained spine surgeon with clinical experience in the comprehensive treatment of spinal disorders. He has clinical interests in minimally-invasive techniques, motion-preserving (non-fusion) surgery, adult deformity, and revision surgery.
Dr. Thompson is engaged in teaching and actively involved in research on spinal disorders, patient outcomes, and complication avoidance. He has authored numerous publications and presented research at national symposiums. He believes that a commitment to research and life-long learning leads to improved patient care and outcomes.
Dr. Thompson uses shared decision-making to create patient-specific treatment plans to achieve the best result for each individual patient. Many patients with spinal disorders do not need surgery and a combination of injections, medications, and lifestyle modifications can often be used to effectively manage these conditions. If spinal surgery is needed, Dr. Thompson uses a personalized approach to create a surgical plan tailored to the needs and preferences of each individual patient.
Specialties:
Spine Surgery
Locations:
Wolf River
Joined Staff:
June 2020
Education:
Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, 2010, Magna Cum Laude
Med School: Southern Illinois University School of Medicine, 2014, AOA Honors
Residency: UT-Campbell Clinic, Chief Resident 2018-2019
Fellowship: Spine Fellow, OrthoCarolina – Department of Orthopedic Spine Surgery, 2019-2020
He told me the truth. About My back and what we need to do.
Very personal, thorough, answered all our questions, kind and caring. Very sensitive to our concerns. Highly recommended.
Very efficient, great bedside manner and quite knowledgeable
Excellent surgeon. Informative and caring.
He was awesome as always!
Great at explaining what can and what needs to be done.
Excellent doctor!! Skills, knowledge, personality, and time spent with patient! He is the best doctor I’ve ever had!
Great doctor. Great personality great patient interaction. Listens and very caring. I believe he really is out to do the best for his patients. Very well spoken
Dr. Thompson, practices with a heart which is rare these days
Yes my doctor visit with Dr Kirk Thompson was awesome he's a great doctor I love him you know and I really appreciate everything he tells me and and explain everything to me great job.