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Dr. Christopher Thompson, MD
Cardiology* Age 65
Dr. Christopher Thompson, MD

Offers telehealth

Dr. Christopher Thompson, MD is a Cardiologist in Lake Charles, LA.
Dr. Christopher Thompson, MD

Dr. Christopher Thompson, MD

Cardiology* Age 65
Lake Charles, LA
Accepting new patients
39 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Christopher Thompson, MD is a Cardiologist in Lake Charles, LA.
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About Dr. Christopher Thompson, MD

Dr. Thompson graduated from LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans School of Medicine in 1987 and completed a residency at Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine. Dr. Christopher Thompson, MD is a Cardiologist in Lake Charles, LA and has 39 years experience. Dr. Thompson currently practices at Lake Charles Memorial Heart and Vascular Center and is affiliated with West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital and Lake Charles Memorial Hospital. Dr. Thompson has experience treating conditions like Coronary Artery Disease (CAD), Atherosclerosis, Heart Valve Disorders, Mitral Valve Disease, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Tricuspid Valve Disease, Heart Murmur, Hypertension, Chest Pain, Nonrheumatic Tricuspid Disease, Aortic Valve Disease, Aortic Valve Regurgitation, Aortic Stenosis, Primary Pulmonary Hypertension, Hypokalemia, Hyperlipidemia, Heart Disease, Lipid Disorders, Atrial Fibrillation, Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation, Cardiomyopathy, Carotid Artery Disease and Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction) among other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. Thompson's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Thompson is board certified in Cardiovascular Disease and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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This provider offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule.

Experience Check

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Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Atherosclerosis
Heart Valve Disorders
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Atherosclerosis
Heart Valve Disorders
Mitral Valve Disease
Mitral Valve Regurgitation
Tricuspid Valve Disease
Heart Murmur
Hypertension
Chest Pain
Nonrheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Aortic Valve Disease
Aortic Valve Regurgitation
Aortic Stenosis
Primary Pulmonary Hypertension
Hypokalemia
Hyperlipidemia
Heart Disease
Lipid Disorders
Atrial Fibrillation
Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
Cardiac Myocardial Perfusion Imaging
Cardiomyopathy
Carotid Artery Disease
Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
Acute Congestive Heart Failure
Cardiac Catheterization (incl. Coronary Angiography)
Systolic Heart Failure
Hypertensive Heart with Failure
Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy and Stent
Congestive Heart Failure
Heart Palpitations
Chronic Congestive Heart Failure
Hypertensive Heart Disease
Sinus Bradycardia
Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Acute Coronary Syndrome
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Peripheral Edema
Sinus Tachycardia
Cardiomyopathy, Dilated
Tilt_Testing
Vascular Duplex Ultrasonography and Plethysmography
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Peripheral Arterial Disease of Extremities
Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI)
Atrial Flutter
Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)
Typical Atrial Flutter
Hypotension
Supraventricular Tachycardia
Aortic Aneurysm
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Heart Attack (NSTEMI)
Mitral Valve Prolapse
Cardiac Ultrasound
Aortic Dissection
Hypertensive Heart without Failure
Cardioversion, Elective
Orthostatic Hypotension
Hyperkalemia
Rheumatic Aortic Valve Disorders
Chronic Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Rheumatic Tricuspid Disease
First Degree Heart Block
Chronic Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Mitral and Aortic Valve Disorder
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Heart Attack (STEMI)
Third Degree Heart Block
Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Sick Sinus Syndrome
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Endocarditis
Mitral Valve Stenosis
Noninfective Endocarditis
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)
Congenital Heart Defects
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Endocarditis
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Adult Congenital Heart Disease
Alcoholic Cardiomyopathy
Aneurysm
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Angina
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Ankle Disorders
Aortic Embolism and Thrombosis
Arteriovenous Fistula
Atherosclerosis of Aorta
Atrial Septal Defect
Atypical Atrial Flutter
Cardiac Tamponade
Cardiomegaly
Cardiomyopathy, Hypertrophic
Chronic Thromboembolic Pulmonary Hypertension
Coarctation of the Aorta
Congenital Aortic Valve Disorders
Congenital Heart Disease
Constrictive Pericarditis
Cor Pulmonale
Coronary Artery Dissection
Coronary Vessel Malformation
Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome
Friedreich's Ataxia
Heart Block
Infective Endocarditis
Limb Swelling
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Lipidoses (incl. Gaucher Disease)
Long QT Syndrome
Nonrheumatic Mitral Stenosis
Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO)
Pericardial Disease
Pericarditis
Peripartum Cardiomyopathy
Postpartum Cardiomyopathy
Pulmonary Valve Disease
Rheumatic Mitral Stenosis
Scleroderma
Second Degree Heart Block
Septic Embolism
Subacute Endocarditis
Type 2 Heart Block - Mobitz
Unstable Angina
Venous Compression
Venous Hypertension
Ventricular Fibrillation
Ventricular Septal Defect
Vitamin D Deficiency
Wolff-Parkinson-White Pattern
Ablation for Cardiac Arrhythmias
Automatic Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) Implantation
Cardiac Imaging
Cardioverter-Defibrillator or Pacemaker Insertion, Removal or Repair
Carotid Artery Stent Placement
Impella Device
Nuclear Stress Testing
Pacemaker Insertion or Replacement
Removal or Revision of Pacemaker or Cardioverter and-or Defibrillator
Structural Heart Disease Evaluations and Treatment
Thoracentesis
Thrombolysis

Accepted Insurance Plans

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  • Coventry Health Care
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield
    Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Open Access
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
  • Medicare
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • Curative PPO Plus
    Curative EPO
    Curative PPO
  • Cigna
  • Aetna
  • Humana
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • Assurant Health
  • Coventry Health Care of Louisiana HMO
  • Medicaid
  • Options PPO

Where Dr. Christopher Thompson, MD Sees Patients

  1. 1 Lake Charles Memorial Heart and Vascular Center
    1717 Oak Park Blvd Fl 2, Lake Charles, LA 70601
  2. 2 Center for Orthopaedics and Spine LLC
    250 Beglis Pkwy Ste 1, Sulphur, LA 70663
  3. 3 R. Mark Williams MD Apmc
    501 Doctor Michael Debakey Dr, Lake Charles, LA 70601
  4. 4 Calcasieu Cameron Hospital Service District
    701 Cypress St, Sulphur, LA 70663

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Meet Dr. Christopher Thompson, MD

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Internal Medicine
Cardiology
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FAQs About Dr. Thompson's Practice

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Christopher Thompson, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Thompson's profile.

Dr. Thompson frequently treats the following conditions: Coronary Artery Disease (CAD), Atherosclerosis, Heart Valve Disorders, Mitral Valve Disease, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Tricuspid Valve Disease, Heart Murmur, Hypertension, Chest Pain, Nonrheumatic Tricuspid Disease, Aortic Valve Disease, Aortic Valve Regurgitation, Aortic Stenosis, Primary Pulmonary Hypertension, Hypokalemia, Hyperlipidemia, Heart Disease, Lipid Disorders, Atrial Fibrillation, Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation, Cardiomyopathy, Carotid Artery Disease and Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction). See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Christopher Thompson, MD is affiliated with West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital and Lake Charles Memorial Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Christopher Thompson, MD holds board certification in Cardiovascular Disease.

Training & Medical Education
Medical Education
  • LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans School of Medicine
    1987
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • Cardiovascular Disease
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.
Internship
  • Louisiana State University Charity Hospital|Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center
    1989
Internship
Residency Hospital
  • Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine
Residency Hospital
Fellowship Hospital
  • University of Florida
Fellowship Hospital

Hospitals Where Dr. Christopher Thompson, MD Practices

  • West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital

    701 Cypress St, Sulphur, LA

  • Lake Charles Memorial Hospital

    1701 Oak Park Blvd, Lake Charles, LA

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