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Duke Children's Hospital & Health Center2301 Erwin Road, Durham, NC 27710 map
Dr. Eric Thompson is a pediatric surgeon in Durham. He specializes in a wide range of surgeries for children, treating conditions like hernias or birth defects.
Duke Children's Hospital & Health Center
Accepting New Patients?
Yes, Dr. Eric M. Thompson is accepting new patients at this office.
Phone
Address
2301 Erwin Road, Durham, NC 27710
Office Details
Insurance Accepted
Please contact the doctor’s office to inquire about insurance.
Bio
Dr. Eric Thompson graduated from University of Nebraska College of Medicine in 2006 before completing a residency in Neurosurgery at Oregon Health & Science University in 2013. He then completed a fellowship in Pediatric Neurosurgery at The Hospital for Sick Children in 2014.
Dr. Thompson has one office in North Carolina where he specializes in Pediatric Surgery, Neurosurgery and Orthopedic Spine Surgery.
Dr. Thompson works with two doctors including Dr. Herbert Fuchs and Dr. Carrie Muh.
Specialties
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Pediatric Surgery
Pediatric surgeons are to children what general surgeons are to adults, performing a wide range of surgeries on the organs and structures of the abdomen. Because children are still maturing and growing, their surgical needs are much different from that of an adult. Dr. Thompson has been specifically trained to take these and other factors into account when planning for and performing pediatric surgeries.
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Neurosurgery
As a neurosurgeon, Dr. Thompson is trained to perform highly technical surgeries to correct disorders of the central, autonomic or peripheral nervous systems. He may provide both invasive and minimally-invasive surgical treatment options, depending upon the patient's condition. Neurosurgeons may treat spinal disorders, traumatic brain injuries, tumors, Parkinson's disease, and more.
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Orthopedic Spine Surgery
Specializing in orthopedic spine surgery, Dr. Thompson can diagnose and treat a range of conditions affecting the spine. These may include degenerative diseases, arthritic conditions, fractures, tumors, deformities such as scoliosis, and other conditions. Treatment techniques may range from invasive to minimally-invasive surgeries of the spine and vertebrae. However, depending upon the patient's diagnosis and medical history, treatments may be non-surgical in nature.
Education & Training
Medical School
Residency
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Oregon Health & Science University
Residency in Neurosurgery • 2013
Fellowship
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The Hospital for Sick Children
Fellowship in Pediatric Neurosurgery • 2014
Hospital Affiliations
- Duke University Medical Center
Languages Spoken
- English
Links & Social Media
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