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
Dr. Thompson is an excellent doctor and surgeon. He performed lumbar spinal fusion surgery on my back and did a perfect job! He thoroughly answered all of my questions at the post op appt. So knowledgeable and informative! I highly recommend Dr. Thompson to anyone having spinal issues.
Dr. Thompson is very personable and explains things clearly so that non medical professionals understand clearly.
Dr. Thompson is the kind of doctor you don't find everyday. He made me feel confident that my condition was going to get better with their help. I'm so glad I saw him as my doctor.
Very clear explaining things to me. I felt comfortable with him from the beginning.
My first time and awesome experience!
Dr Thompson is not only a wonderful surgeon but also a wonderful person. I have great confidence in his knowledge and skills. Based on my experience with surgery this year and the level of care I have received, he would be my recommendation to anyone that finds themselves in need of an excellent surgeon. I had no second thoughts about choosing him for my surgeon. And in my opinion he is kind and concerned about his patients. He has a warm personality and treats his patients with care and respect.
Excellent Doctor. He takes time to listen and genuinely cares about his patients.
Very personable, understood everything I explained and came up with a plan to execute my pain.
Explains your problem very clearly and he he listens and discuss his plan of care with you awesome physician
Very professional