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Reid C. Thompson MD

William F. Meacham Professor & Chair, and Director, Vanderbilt Brain Tumor Center
Insurance Plans Accepted

Areas of Expertise

  • Acoustic Neuroma
  • Brain Cancer
  • Brain Tumor/Cancer
  • Neuro-Oncology
  • Neurologic Surgery
  • Neurological Disorders, Surgery
  • Neurological Surgery
  • Otolaryngology
  • Skull Base Surgery

Conditions and Treatments

Location

Vanderbilt Neurosurgery
1500 21st Avenue South, The Village at Vanderbilt, Suite 1506
Nashville, TN 37212

Languages

  • English

Education

  • Doctor of Medicine - Johns Hopkins University, 1989
  • Internship - Johns Hopkins Hospital and Health System, 1990
  • Fellowship - Johns Hopkins Hospital and Health System, 1995
  • Residency - Johns Hopkins Hospital and Health System, 1995
  • Fellowship - Stanford University Medical Center, 1997

Board Certifications

  • Neurological Surgery - American Board of Neurological Surgery, 2001

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Patient Comments

Patient Comments are gathered from the Press Ganey Patient Experience Survey and displayed in full. Patients are not identified in order to respect patient privacy.
Dr. Thompson is a wonderful doctor and person he shows care and compassion for his patients. He is truly an asset to VUMC
December 18, 2024
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They lost my MRI. Waited 2 hours for doc to come and tell me. They didn't sent me home. 3 hour drive.
December 16, 2024
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Good
December 11, 2024
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Dr Thompson really spent time patiently explaining skull structure, neurosurgery, and answering all my questions
December 9, 2024
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Very pleased with Dr. Reid Thompson and his staff!! I would definitely recommend him to anyone that has been diagnosed with what I had!!
October 18, 2024
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I feel like (I KNOW) I am in very capable hands. I am not scared at all. I feel blessed to be taken care of this well!
October 18, 2024
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Always a good visit to see Dr Thompson
October 11, 2024
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Best surgeon ever
October 7, 2024
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Loved Dr Thompson
October 7, 2024
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