Dr. John Thompson, MD
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Dr. John Thompson, MD
Ophthalmology
Dr. John Thompson, MD is an ophthalmologist in Ladson, SC. He is affiliated with medical facilities Trident Medical Center and Trident Health System-Summerville Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.
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LowCountry Eye Specialists
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- Area of Expertise • Dr. Thompson specializes in the area of Ophthalmology. See board certifications
- Explains Conditions Well • Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
- Practices at Top Hospital • America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ See hospitals
- Friendly Staff • Patients said the staff was friendly. See reviews
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Dr. Thompson's Reviews
Likelihood to recommend Dr. Thompson
3.5
| 5 Star | 55% | 55% |
| 4 Star | 5% | 5% |
| 3 Star | 0% | 0% |
| 2 Star | 15% | 15% |
| 1 Star | 25% | 25% |
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About Me
care philosophy
Our practice is focused on providing the best treatment available with emphasis on personalized care and service excellence.biography
Dr Jay Thompson, also known as John E Thompson III, is a board certified ophthalmologist who specializes in cataract surgery, glaucoma, and diabetic eye disease. He also treats adult patients for conditions including, but not limited to, macular...read moreOphthalmology
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Fellowship Hospital, 2018Largo Hospital
Residency Hospital, 2015
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Learn more about medical license public record checkRetinal Vascular Changes in Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome.
Immunolocalization of bFGF in pterygia: association with mast cells.
Immunolocalization of basic fibrolast growth factor, fibroblast growth factor receptor-2, epidermal growth factor receptor, and proliferating cell nuclear antigen in pterygia.
Honors, Internal Medicine Rotation, 2001
Honors, Ophthalmology Rotation, 2001
Frey Award for Excellence in Resident Research, 2005
Honors, Rural Medicine Rotation, 2000
Chief Resident, Department of Ophthalmology, 2005-2006
High Honors, Department of Chemistry, Middlebury College, 1999
Alpha Omega Alpha, junior year nominee, 2000
Honors, Neurology Rotation, 2000
E. Conyers O'Bryan Scholarship recipient, MUSC, 1998-2002
Affiliated Hospitals
- Recipient of 28
hospital awardsAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
83%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home1% lower than the national average
75%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well1% lower than the national average
- Recipient of 18
hospital awardsAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2023)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2023)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
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