
Dr. David Thompson DO
Emergency Physician
2400 N Rockton Ave Rockford IL, 61103About
Dr. David Thompson practices Emergency Medicine in Rockford, IL. Dr. Thompson assesses patients who seek immediate medical attention at any time of day or night. Emergency Medicine Physicians are trained to efficiently work with each patient and situation no matter how acute or life-threatening. Dr. Thompson examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
Univ of Il Coll of Med, Chicago Il 1985
Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine 1980
Board Certification
Emergency MedicineAmerican Board of Emergency MedicineABEM
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