About Dr. Christopher Thompson
Dr. Thompson is Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School and a world-renowned interventional endoscopist. He earned his Doctor of Medicine from The Pennsylvania State University, where he also completed his residency in Internal Medicine and fellowship in Gastroenterology. Highly regarded as the father of bariatric endoscopy, Dr. Thompson invented several minimally invasive, non-surgical weight loss procedures. He currently serves in several leadership roles, including Director of Endoscopy and Co-director of the Center for Weight Management and Wellness at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, a teaching hospital of Harvard Medical School.
Areas of expertise
This doctor's experience enhances their expertise in similar cases. Below are the conditions or surgeries they treat most frequently.
Surgery on the esophagus, stomach, or upper small intestine
Endoscopy of the pancreas or bile duct (ERCP)
Upper GI endoscopy
Acid reflux
Surgery on the esophagus, stomach, or upper small intestine
Endoscopy of the pancreas or bile duct (ERCP)
Upper GI endoscopy
Acid reflux
Education and background
Practice names
Education and training
- Medical School - The Pennsylvania State University, Doctor of Medicine
- The Pennsylvania State University, Residency in Internal Medicine
- The Pennsylvania State University, Fellowship in Gastroenterology
Languages spoken
- English
Provider's gender
Male
NPI number
1598722969
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What practice does Dr. Christopher Thompson work with?
Dr. Christopher Thompson works with Bariendo.
What languages does Dr. Christopher Thompson speak?
Dr. Christopher Thompson speaks English.