Dr. James Thompson, MD
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About Dr. James Thompson, MD
Dr. Thompson graduated from Washington University School of Medicine and served as chief resident of Internal Medicine at the University of Illinois Hospital. He is board-certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
Dr. Thompson underwent allergy and immunology training at Washington University and is certified by the American Board of Allergy and Immunology. He is a fellow of the American College of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology as well as the Illinois Society of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology. He is also a member of the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology.
Dr. Thompson is a holistic nutrition health coach certified by the Institute for Integrative Nutrition. He is incorporating holistic nutrition concepts into the treatment of asthma and other allergic diseases in order to achieve better health and reduce the need for conventional medications.
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Patient Education Resources
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Professional Affiliations
Associated Allergists and Asthma Specialists Ltd.
Associated Allergists and Asthma Specialists is dedicated to providing accurate diagnoses and effective treatments of allergies and asthma in Greater Chicago. You can make an appointment with one of our allergy specialists at the following convenient offices:
- Barrington.
- Highland Park.
- Orland Park.