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Dr. Ben Thompson, MD

Pulmonary Disease* Age 73
Dr. Ben Thompson, MD
3.5 (12 Ratings)

Offers telehealth

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Dr. Ben Thompson, MD is a Pulmonologist in Lake Charles, LA.
Dr. Ben Thompson, MD
3.5 (12 Ratings)
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Dr. Ben Thompson, MD

Pulmonary Disease* Age 73
Lake Charles, LA
Accepting new patients
49 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Ben Thompson, MD is a Pulmonologist in Lake Charles, LA.

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Dr. Ben Thompson, MD is a Pulmonologist in Lake Charles, LA and has 49 years experience. They graduated from LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans School of Medicine in 1975 and completed a residency at University of Alabama at Birmingham Heersink School of Medicine.They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Lake Charles Memorial Hospital. Dr. Thompson has experience treating conditions like Shortness of Breath, Asthma and COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Thompson received an average rating of 3.5/5 from patients and has been reviewed 12 times. Their office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Thompson is board certified in Internal Medicine and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Shortness of Breath
Asthma
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Shortness of Breath
Asthma
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COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Respiratory Failure
Bronchiectasis
Acute Bronchitis
Acute Lower Respiratory Infection
Acute Sinusitis
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Aspergillosis
Bronchitis
Chronic Pulmonary Heart Diseases (incl. Pulmonary Hypertension)
Chronic Sinusitis
Emphysema
Interstitial Lung Disease
Partial Lung Collapse
Pleural Effusion
Pneumoconiosis and Pneumonopathy
Pneumonia
Pulmonary Eosinophilia
Pulmonary Hypertension
Sarcoidosis
Sleep Apnea
Wheezing
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Bronchoscopy
Bronchoscopy with Robotic Assist
Pulmonary Rehabilitation Services
Smoking Cessation Counseling
Thoracentesis
Acidosis
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Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Alkalosis
Asbestosis
Asphyxia and Hypoxemia
Benign Lung Neoplasms
Blastomycosis
Bronchiolitis
Bronchopulmonary Aspergillosis
Bronchospasm
Chest Pain
Chronic Bronchiolitis
Chronic Bronchitis
Chronic Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Chronic Pulmonary Embolism
Chronic Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Classic Polyarteritis Nodosa
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Cough
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Cryptococcosis
Cystic Fibrosis
Empyema
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Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis
Low Blood Oxygen Level
Lung Abscess
Lung Cancer
Lung Nodule
Metastatic Respiratory System Cancer
Mycobacterial Lung Infection
Pleurisy
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Pneumonitis
Pneumonitis (Due to Solids or Liquids)
Primary Pulmonary Hypertension
Pulmonary Edema
Pulmonary Embolism
Pulmonary Insufficiency
Respiratory Syncytial Virus
Rheumatoid Lung Disease
Septic Embolism
Spontaneous Pneumothorax
Swine Flu
Systemic Sclerosis
Tuberculosis
Viral Infection
Bronchoprovocation Test
Chest Tube Insertion
Endotracheal Intubation
Intubation
Mechanical Ventilation
Pulmonary Procedures
Respiratory Management
Sleep Study
Spirometry

Insurance Accepted

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  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • Open Access
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • Medicare
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • GEHA
  • Tricare
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • Navigate POS

Locations

  1. 1 Office
    2770 3rd Ave, Lake Charles, LA 70601

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Thompson
3.5
Based on 12 Reviews
5 Stars (7)
4 Stars (0)
3 Stars (1)
2 Stars (0)
1 Star (4)

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May 18, 2018
Absolutely the best Pulmonologist in Southwest Louisiana
Charlie Ray in LA — May 18, 2018
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Specialties*
Pulmonary Disease
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans School of Medicine
    1975
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Internal Medicine and Pulmonary Disease
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • University of Alabama at Birmingham
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University of Alabama at Birmingham Heersink School of Medicine
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • University of Alabama Birmingham Hospitals
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Ben Thompson, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Thompson's profile.

Dr. Thompson frequently treats the following conditions: Shortness of Breath, Asthma and COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease). See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Ben Thompson, MD is affiliated with Lake Charles Memorial Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Ben Thompson, MD holds board certification in Internal Medicine and Pulmonary Disease.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Lake Charles Memorial Hospital

    1701 Oak Park Blvd, Lake Charles, LA