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  • Geriatric Medicine, Family Medicine
  • Accepting new patients
  • 54 years of experience
  • Utmb Family Medicine Galveston Island West 6710 Stewart Rd Ste 100, Galveston, TX 77551
  • (409) 744-4030

Brief Intro

Dr. Thompson joined UTMB’s Department of Family Medicine in 1972. Dr. Thompson became Chairman of the Department of Family Medicine in 1998. She attended medical school at UTMB and did an internship at St. Vincent’s Hospital in New York City. Following her internship, she returned to Galveston and became one of the first graduates of the Family Medicine Residency program at UTMB. Dr. Thompson is board certified in Family Medicine by the American Board of Family Medicine. She also has added credentials in Geriatrics. Her interests include medical student education, resident education and medical history and ethics.

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Education Background

RESIDENCY

University Of Texas Health System

MEDICAL SCHOOL

University Of Texas Medical Branch At Galveston - 1971

Languages Spoken

  • Spanish
  • English

Location & Hours

  • Utmb Family Medicine Galveston Island West
  • 6710 Stewart Rd Ste 100, Galveston, TX 77551
  • Mon:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Tue:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Wed:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Thu:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Fri:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Sat:Closed
    Sun:Closed

Specialties Treated

  • Family Medicine
  • Geriatric Medicine

Conditions Addressed

  • Skin Rash
  • Obstructive Sleep Apnea
  • Skin and Subcutaneous Infections
  • Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy (BPH)
  • Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage
  • Fractures, Dislocations, Derangement, and Sprains
  • Hypothyroidism
  • Erectile Dysfunction (ED)
  • Hearing Loss
  • Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
  • Hyperthyroidism
  • Dementia
  • Acute Sinusitis
  • Anxiety Dissociative and Somatoform Disorders
  • Anxiety Phobic Disorders
  • Atrial Fibrillation and Atrial Flutter
  • Contact Dermatitis
  • Gout
  • Acute Upper Respiratory Tract Infections
  • Schizophrenia
  • Peripheral Nerve Disorders
  • Abnormal Vaginal Bleeding
  • Iron Deficiency Anemia
  • Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
  • Esophagitis
  • Glaucoma
  • Anemia
  • Chronic Renal Disease
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Allergic Rhinitis
  • Bronchial Asthma
  • Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
  • Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
  • Obesity
  • Depressive Disorders
  • Disorders of Lipoid Metabolism
  • Hypertension (HTN)
  • Chronic Bronchitis
  • Constipation
  • Diabetes Mellitus (DM)
  • Insomnia
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Procedures Performed

  • Echocardiogram
  • Hearing Evaluation
  • Venipuncture
  • Destruction of Benign/Premalignant Skin Lesions
  • Psychological and Neuropsychological Tests
  • Arthrocentesis
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Insurance Accepted

* Insurance information may change frequently. Please verify directly with the provider (doctor/clinic).

  • Oscar Health Insurance
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Healthy Texas Women
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • Medicaid
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Aetna
  • Devoted Health
  • Community Health Choice
  • UniCare
  • Aetna Better Health
  • Humana
  • Medicare
  • Wellcare
  • Transamerica
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • AARP
  • Trusted Health Plan
  • AmeriGroup
  • Cigna
  • Molina Healthcare
  • GEHA
  • Memorial Hermann
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  • Cancer 66
  • Cardiology, Heart & Vascular Surgery 67
  • Orthopedics 124
  • Neurology & Neurosurgery 104
  • Gastroenterology & GI Surgery 119
  • Pulmonology & Lung Surgery 125
  • Diabetes & Endocrinology 53
  • Children's Hospital 23
  • Urology 117
  • Psychiatry 96
  • Geriatrics 115
  • Rehabilitation 139
  • Obsterics & Gynecology 13
  • Ophthalmology 2
  • Ear, Nose & Throat 10
  • Rheumatology 2
  • Long Term Care 50
  • Maternity Care (Uncomplicated Pregnancy) 60