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Dr. Brenda Thompson, MD

Pediatrics* Age 78
Dr. Brenda Thompson, MD
4.9 (9 Ratings)
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Dr. Brenda Thompson, MD is a Pediatrician in Merrillville, IN.
Dr. Brenda Thompson, MD
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Dr. Brenda Thompson, MD

Pediatrics* Age 78
Merrillville, IN
Accepting new patients
52 years of experience
Dr. Brenda Thompson, MD is a Pediatrician in Merrillville, IN.

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Dr. Thompson graduated from Howard University College of Medicine in 1972 and completed a residency at Chicago-Wyler Children's Hospital.Dr. Brenda Thompson, MD is a Pediatrician in Merrillville, IN and has 52 years experience. Dr. Thompson currently practices at Practice. At present, Dr. Thompson received an average rating of 4.9/5 from patients and has been reviewed 9 times. Dr. Thompson's office accepts new patients. Dr. Thompson is board certified in Pediatrics and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Locations

  1. 1 Community Healthnet South
    6100 Broadway, Merrillville, IN 46410
  2. 2 Life Service Professional Corp.
    1015 N Shelby St, Gary, IN 46403
  3. 3 Community Healthnet Health Centers
    3503 Martin Luther King Dr, Gary, IN 46409
  4. 4 Gary Community Health Center
    1021 W 5th Ave, Gary, IN 46402

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Jan 21, 2021
The staff is so friendly kind and loving then environment is always clean and smelling good most importantly Dr.Thompson is the most understanding person they loved my son Kingston up there and we miss them dearly
Marqwetta — Jan 21, 2021
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Specialties*
Pediatrics
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Education

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Medical Education
  • Howard University College of Medicine
    1972
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Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Pediatrics
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Internship

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  • Chicago-Wyler Children's Hospital
    1973
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Residency

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  • Chicago-Wyler Children's Hospital
    1974
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Brenda Thompson, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Thompson's profile.

Yes, Dr. Brenda Thompson, MD holds board certification in Pediatrics.