Dr. W. Raleigh Thompson III
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2501 N Orange Ave , Suite 240
Orlando, FL, United States
32804
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Accepting New Patients
Yes, this doctor is accepting new patients
Biography
W. Raleigh Thompson, MD, FACS, is a former US Navy surgeon who is double-board certified in general surgery and pediatric surgery. As the Medical Director of Pediatric Surgery at AdventHealth for Children, he is an acknowledged leader in his field who performs complex, minimally invasive and highly delicate surgeries to address congenital diseases and birth defects in young children. A compassionate physician who is fluent in both English and Spanish, he clearly and thoroughly communicates with parents about their child's condition and treatment options. Areas in which he specializes include pediatric surgery, general surgery and surgical critical care. Dr. Thompson is a proud graduate of the University of South Florida College of Medicine and completed his residency training at the National Naval Medical Center in Bethesda, MD, followed by his advanced fellowship training in pediatric surgery at Children's National Medical Center in Washington, DC. Differentiators Dr. Thompson has extensive experience, having performed more than 10,000 procedures in busy pediatric centers over the past 25 years.
Education
- University of South Florida
He was my Surgeon when my Appendix Ruptured and had to be removed on April 26th 2016 Via an emergency Surgery...He helped me be calm and not be Scared, for that was my first Surgery...I Was 14 Years Old...He Reassured me that everything is going to be okay, He Even told me a few Jokes before and after the Surgery to try and make me feel better....I wish I could Thank Him in Person For helping me and My family get through that tough time, I just don't know when I will be able to thank him.
Submitted April 2, 2021