As a physician specializing in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation and Interventional Pain Medicine, Dr. Thompson’s passion is helping patients regain function – not simply reducing pain. Every treatment recommendation is guided by one question: “Will this help you live the life you want to live?”
Chronic pain affects every aspect of life – not just physical health, but work, family, relationships, and the ability to enjoy everyday activities. Dr. Thompson’s goal is to partner with each patient to identify the underlying causes of pain and develop an individualized treatment plan that restores function and improves quality of life.
He believes the best pain care begins with a comprehensive, multidisciplinary approach. Whenever appropriate, treatment emphasizes conservative therapies such as physical therapy, exercise, lifestyle modification, behavioral health strategies, and evidence-based medications. These foundational treatments are often the key to achieving lasting improvement.
When conservative measures alone are not enough, he offers a full range of advanced interventional pain procedures designed to accurately diagnose pain generators, reduce pain, and improve mobility while minimizing reliance on opioid medications whenever possible. Every procedure is recommended only when it aligns with a patient’s goals and is supported by the best available evidence.
Dr. Thompson’s philosophy is simple: treat the whole person – not just the pain. Success is measured not only by lower pain scores, but by helping patients return to the activities that matter most, whether that’s working, playing with their children, exercising, gardening, traveling, or simply living more comfortably.
He strives to provide compassionate, evidence-based care built on trust, shared decision-making, and open communication. Together with the patient, a personalized plan will be created focused on restoring function, maximizing independence, and helping you get back to doing the things you love.