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 so knowledgeable and professional. He found the source of my pain that was missed at the hospital.
Dr Thompson is thorough, professional, patient and kind.
Always professional and very knowledgeable about my procedures. Thanks Dr. Thompson!
He is wonderful!!!! Brilliant surgeon and great personality!
Exceptional doctor and PA
Dr Thompson is an amazing Dr & Surgeon. He explains everything well and gives you options.
Very cordial. Even looked at my hand
Md was thorough explaining the case. Shows expertise to the pt which make him great.
Great bedside manner.
Very personable Very informative and very straight forward.