
Dr. James M. Thompson MD
Sleep Medicine Specialist | Sleep Medicine
771 Corporate Dr Lexington KY, 40503About
Dr. James Thompson practices Sleep Medicine in Lexington, KY. Dr. Thompson studies, diagnoses, and treats sleep disturbances and disorders due to varying factors. Sleep Medicine Physicians are trained to treat many different conditions, including insomnia, narcolepsy, sleep apnea, idiopathic hypersomnia, menstrual-related hypersomnia, and circadian rhythm disturbances, among others.
Education and Training
Univ of Ky Coll of Med, Lexington Ky 1982
University of Kentucky College of Medicine 1982
Board Certification
Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN
Provider Details
Treatments
- Sleep Apnea
- Sleep Disorders
- Epilepsy
- Narcolepsy
- Insomnia
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea (osa)
Dr. James M. Thompson MD's Practice location
Practice At 771 Corporate Dr
771 Corporate Dr -Lexington, KY 40503Get Direction
Practice At 1021 Majestic Drive Suite 200
1021 Majestic Drive Suite 200 -Lexington, KY 40513Get Direction
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Gregory E. Cooper M.D.2101 Nicholasville Rd Lexington KY 40503
- Dr. Robert P Granacher MD1401 Harrodsburg Rd Lexington KY 40504
- Dr. Janet Hall Jones M.D.216 FOUNTAIN CT. LEXINGTON KY 40509
- Dr. Maria A Pavez MD2708 Old Rosebud Rd Lexington KY 40509
- Dr. Gerald R. Eichhorn M.D.2101 Nicholasville Rd Lexington KY 40503
- Dr. Jalil Shojaei-moghammad M.D.2708 Old Rosebud Rd Lexington KY 40509
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