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David Thompson, MD

 

Medical School: Loyola University Stritch School of Medicine, Chicago

Fellowship: Loyola University Medical Center

 

 

 

 

 

Specializing in:

  • Consultative Cardiology
  • Echocardiography
  • Cardiac Imaging
  • Vascular Imaging
  • Nuclear Cardiology

 

David was born and raised in Westchester, Illinois and has decided to remain in Illinois to establish his cardiology career.  After high school, David attended Benedictine University (graduated magna cum laude) on a piano scholarship, a talent he has developed since the age of 4.  While music was of great interest to David, it was during college that he took a hospital practicum course and made the decision to become a physician.  He became board certified in internal medicine in 2008.

During medical school at Loyola, Dr. Thompson found the diversity of cardiovascular disease and the advances in treatment options exciting.  He remained at Loyola to complete his cardiology fellowship along with advanced training in cardiovascular imaging including nuclear cardiology, and adult echocardiography. He also completed training to become a registered physician in vascular imaging to enhance his imaging expertise. 

Beyond his career, David is a husband and father.  Throughout his medical training, he is especially grateful for the wonderful support he has always received from his wife, parents, and sister. Having met his wife at Benedictine University, they now have a young son who keeps them very active.  David loves spending time with his family, traveling and sports.  He particularly enjoyed high school baseball and was formerly IHSA certified as a baseball official.

 

Board Certifications:

  • Internal medicine
  • Echocardiography
  • Cardiovascular Diseases
 
Best part of job
When asked about the best part of the job, Dr. Thompson states he enjoys “the opportunity to care for patients each day and make a difference in their lives.”

Dr. Thompson joins Dr. Steven Lome and Dr. Niru Vallala to provide cardiology services to the Illinois River valley at these locations:

  • Illinois Valley Community Hospital, Peru
  • Ottawa Regional Medical Center, Ottawa
  • St. Margaret’s Health, Spring Valley