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's just an amazing doctor! You can tell he just loves people and helping them.
Dr. Thompson is AWESOME!
Dr. Thompson has great bedside manners and he actually listens. I did not feel rushed during my visit and he answered all of my questions. He’s very knowledgeable and professional. I would definitely recommend him to someone looking for an orthopaedic doctor.
He is awesome! He listens to you. Helps you when you need it. I'm very happy with my out come of my surgery! Thanks so much!
He listened to me and thoroughly reviewed and explained my MRI and diagnosis. He showed compassion and concern
Sharp and very professional. Really glad he was recommended to me by a friend.
He was thorough and listened to me and explained his course of treatment n
Extremely nice and helpful. He Listens to the patient. He seems to give very good advice. I am very please to have him help me with my medical needs.
Always professional, helpful and compassionate with us! Thank,
The best doctor in his field.Always pleasant and professional.I would always recommend him.My husband and I have used him for years. C/H