Dr. Richard Thompson, MD
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Dr. Richard Thompson, MD
Cardiovascular Surgery
Dr. Richard Thompson, MD is a cardiovascular surgery specialist in Lincoln, NE and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons in 1999. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Lancaster General Hospital and Bryan East Campus. He is accepting new patients.
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- Areas of Expertise • Dr. Thompson specializes in the areas of General Surgery, Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery & Thoracic Surgery. See board certifications
- Explains Conditions Well • Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
- Practices at Top Hospital • Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ See hospitals
- Hospital Satisfaction • Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. See hospitals
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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Thompson
4.4
| 5 Star | 78% | 78% |
| 4 Star | 11% | 11% |
| 3 Star | 0% | 0% |
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| 1 Star | 11% | 11% |
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Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS)The Fellow of the American College of Cardiology (FACC)
Fellow American College of Chest Physicians (FACCP)
Cardiovascular Surgery
Cardiology
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Duke University
Residency Hospital, 2006University Of Virginia School Of Medicine
Fellowship Hospital, 2006Duke University Hospital
Internship Hospital, 2000Columbia University Vagelos College Of Physicians And Surgeons
Medical School, 1999
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- Recipient of 2
hospital awardsView all awardsOutstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023)
Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
89%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home2% higher than the national average
84%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well6% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 3
hospital awardsView all awardsOutstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)
Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
90%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home6% higher than the national average
81%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well6% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 42
hospital awardsAmerica's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top 2% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality year over year
View all awardsAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top 2% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality year over year
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
88%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home4% higher than the national average
82%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well7% higher than the national average
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