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Dr. Forrest L Thompson MD

Oncologist | Medical Oncology

4/5(13)
2610 Aberdeen Blvd Gastonia NC, 28054
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4/5

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Dr. Forrest Thompson is an oncologist practicing in Gastonia, NC. Dr. Thompson specializes in the care and treatment of patients with cancer. As an oncologist, Dr. Thompson manages and oversees the treatment of a cancer patient after he or she has been diagnosed with the disease. Oncologists will care for their patients throughout the course of the disease. Types of oncologists include medical oncologists, surgical oncologists, radiation oncologists, gynecologic oncologists, pediatric oncologists and hematologist oncologists.

Education and Training

Med Univ of Sc Coll of Med, Charleston Sc 1983

Board Certification

Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Medical Oncology

Provider Details

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Dr. Forrest L Thompson MD's Practice location

Practice At 2610 Aberdeen Blvd

2610 Aberdeen Blvd -
Gastonia, NC 28054
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New patients: 704-865-5210
Fax: 704-865-6282
http://www.gastoncancer.com/

201 E GROVER ST -
SHELBY, NC 28150
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New patients: 980-487-2600

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Dr. Forrest L Thompson MD has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 13 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Oncologist in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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