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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.
Doctor was very informed about my tumor!
February 8, 2025
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Dr. Thompson is the best doctor I have ever had! He sincerely cares about his patients on all levels. He freely gives you his time to make sure you understand your condition and treatment options. More importantly, Dr. Thompson also cares about the mental and emotional aspect. He truly wants to optimize your healing to have the best possible outcome in the end. There are no words that accurately describes the amazing level of care he gives!!!. Nor are there words to express my gratitude!! Thank you!!
February 4, 2025
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Dr Thompson. Was in no hurry ,answered all my questions
January 27, 2025
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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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