Dr. Robert Wayne Thompson, DDS MS
OrthodonticsNPI: 1588749675
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Dr. Robert Thompson is a board-certified eye doctor with 20 years of experience helping patients see better. He specializes in laser vision correction surgery (LASIK and PRK), cataract surgery, cornea problems, and treating dry eyes. Dr. Thompson grew up in Shawnee and follows his father's example of caring for the community—he even served in the U.S. Army performing vision correction surgery for soldiers. At Thompson Eye Clinic, Dr. Thompson treats every patient like family, bringing his deep Kansas roots and commitment to quality care to everything he does.
Specialties
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Surgical treatment of diseases, injuries, and defects of the mouth, jaw, and face
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Education & Training
- University of Kansas Medical Center (Physiology research)
- Johns Hopkins Wilmer Eye Institute (Ophthalmology Residency)
- University of Kansas (Electrical Engineering degree)
- Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine (M.D.)
- Harvard's Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (Medical Internship)
- Corneal Consultants of Indiana (Fellowship Training)
Board Certifications
- Board Certified Ophthalmologist
Credential: DDS MS
NPI registered: 10/26/2006
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Beyond the Office
Served in the United States Army at Fort Riley, Fort Hood, and overseas performing LASIK and PRK laser vision correction surgery for soldiers
Community involvement driven by small town roots
Family has lived in Kansas for over a century with roots tracing back to 8 small family farms in central Kansas
Father, Wayne Thompson, practiced dentistry and orthodontics in Shawnee for almost 50 years
Grew up in Shawnee, Kansas
Only full time ophthalmologist in Shawnee
Designed electronic circuits to aid in electrophysiologic research at the University of Kansas
Published research on corneal transplants featured in Journal of Ophthalmology and Archives of Ophthalmology
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