Dr. Jeffrey Thompson, DO
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Dermatology
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About Dr. Jeffrey Thompson, DO
Dr. Thompson Received his medical degree from Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1979. After graduation, he served as a medical officer in The United States Navy, providing medical care for active duty personnel and their families stationed in San Diego, California, Okinawa, Japan, and Portsmouth, Virginia. He completed Dermatology Residency training at the Naval Hospital in San Diego. In 1993, Dr. Thompson opened his own dermatology practice in Murrysville.
As a board certified dermatologist, Dr. Thompson has expertise in the treatment of skin cancer and skin diseases, such as acne, psoriasis and eczema. He maintains a very active continuing medical education program and is a member of multiple professional organizations.
Dr. Thompson has been a featured speaker at several national medical conferences and provides a dermatology lecture series for doctors in training. He is an outdoor sports enthusiast and lives with his wife and children in Murrysville.
As a board certified dermatologist, Dr. Thompson has expertise in the treatment of skin cancer and skin diseases, such as acne, psoriasis and eczema. He maintains a very active continuing medical education program and is a member of multiple professional organizations.
Dr. Thompson has been a featured speaker at several national medical conferences and provides a dermatology lecture series for doctors in training. He is an outdoor sports enthusiast and lives with his wife and children in Murrysville.
Patient Education Resources
How Does Isotretinoin Work to Treat Acne?
Isotretinoin, previously marketed as Accutane, is a medication that is used to treat severe cystic acne that has not responded to other treatments. Isotretinoin is a form of vitamin A and works by ...
Isotretinoin, previously marketed as Accutane, is a medication that is used to treat severe cystic acne that has not responded to other treatments. Isotretinoin is a form of vitamin A and works by ...
How is atopic dermatitis different from eczema?
Atopic dermatitis and eczema are often used interchangeably, but they are not exactly the same thing. Atopic dermatitis is a type of eczema.Eczema is a general term that refers to a group of condition...
Atopic dermatitis and eczema are often used interchangeably, but they are not exactly the same thing. Atopic dermatitis is a type of eczema.Eczema is a general term that refers to a group of condition...
Psoriasis Medication Savings & Support
Click on the product image to access medication savings or support services offered by the manufacturer In most cases, this form must be submitted along with proof of having purchased the medi...
Click on the product image to access medication savings or support services offered by the manufacturer In most cases, this form must be submitted along with proof of having purchased the medi...
What are the best sunscreens?
The best sunscreens are those that provide broad-spectrum protection, which means they protect against both ultraviolet A (UVA) and ultraviolet B (UVB) rays. They should also have an SPF (sun protecti...
The best sunscreens are those that provide broad-spectrum protection, which means they protect against both ultraviolet A (UVA) and ultraviolet B (UVB) rays. They should also have an SPF (sun protecti...
What are the possible treatments for my actinic keratoses?
Actinic keratoses (AKs) are precancerous skin lesions that can develop into squamous cell carcinoma, a type of skin cancer. Treatment options for AKs include:Cryotherapy: This procedure involves freez...
Actinic keratoses (AKs) are precancerous skin lesions that can develop into squamous cell carcinoma, a type of skin cancer. Treatment options for AKs include:Cryotherapy: This procedure involves freez...
Education & Training
- Residency: Naval Medical Center
- Medical School: Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Professional Affiliations
Dermatology Clinics of Westmoreland County
Committed to excellence.
Committed to provide the very best dermatologic health care for our patients.
Committed to the persistent and consistent attention to LITTLE details because they make a BIG difference!