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Reid C. Thompson MD

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

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

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 treasure. He truly cares about his patients and he always gives credit to his team.
January 12, 2026
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Dr Thompson and staff are the absolute best! I would not recommend anyone else other than this team!
December 24, 2025
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Dr Thompson made me feel like a friend of his. He helped me feel so much better about a bad situation I have going on.
December 23, 2025
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Always impressed by Dr. Thompson and his staff for the care they provide me.
December 22, 2025
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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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