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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

Services

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.
Outstanding patient interaction! True professional.
December 15, 2025
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We waited for a long time, but it's only because Dr. Thompson is very thorough and he cares about patients being absolutely informed and comfortable. He has a very difficult job of dealing with patients who have brain issues, so if we have to wait for quality care, then let's wait!
December 15, 2025
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Dr Thompson is a great surgeon, and cares about his patients. He saved my life. I would highly recommend him.
November 17, 2025
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Dr. Thompson and Madison went over my diagnosis and proposed treatment plan in great detail with clear explanations. They were reassuring but realistic
November 10, 2025
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To start my day off with caring people is a Great day for me
October 28, 2025
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Dr Thompson put me at ease the minute he walked in. Great bedside manner and really seemed to care.
October 20, 2025
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Dr. Thompson is AWESOME!!!
October 1, 2025
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We recommend Dr. Thompson anytime someone needs a neurologist.
September 22, 2025
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Dr. Thompson and his nursing staff were great and extremely informative and caring.
September 16, 2025
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