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
Listen to me and let me answer questions.
Excellent surgeon
I enjoyed meeting Dr Thompson. Took time to explain everything.
A doc who sees things through the patient’s eyes.
Very knowledgeable, patient and kind.
On the scale of one to five Dr. Thompson is a 10 as well as Cody and his whole team
Dr Thompson is very concerned and explains everything so you can understand it!
Top notch! Explained EVERYTHING in detail; honest about risks and anticipated outcome; listens to concerns intently and provides clear explanations, and treated me with respect at all times! Outlined a surgical plan completely and orderly. Wonderful attitude!
Very friendly and knowledgeable. He took his time explaining things. Great experience.
No pulling punches. Truth up front. In depth discussion.