Dr. Jeffrey Thompson, DO
Physician
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
Acne Medication Savings
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Click on the medication image to access medication savings from the manufacturer. In most cases, this form must be submitted along with proof of having purchased the medication from the pharmacy. ...
Can I switch the biologic medications I’m using to treat my psoriasis?
Yes, you can switch biologic medications for psoriasis if one is not working effectively. Biologic medications are a class of drugs that target specific parts of the immune system that are involved in...
Yes, you can switch biologic medications for psoriasis if one is not working effectively. Biologic medications are a class of drugs that target specific parts of the immune system that are involved in...
Does Coolsculpting® really work?
CoolSculpting® is a non-surgical, non-invasive procedure that uses a device to cool targeted areas of fat, causing the fat cells to freeze and die. Over time, the body naturally eliminates these d...
CoolSculpting® is a non-surgical, non-invasive procedure that uses a device to cool targeted areas of fat, causing the fat cells to freeze and die. Over time, the body naturally eliminates these d...
How do I find out if I have skin cancer?
The best way to find out if you have skin cancer is to have a skin examination performed by a healthcare professional such as a dermatologist. They will visually inspect your skin for any suspicious m...
The best way to find out if you have skin cancer is to have a skin examination performed by a healthcare professional such as a dermatologist. They will visually inspect your skin for any suspicious m...
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!