Local surgeon acquires prestigious status

Addison Thompson, MD, has been named a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons.
Dr. Thompson was born and raised in this area, went to LSU for undergraduate and medical school then returned in 2009. Dr. Thompson is the son of William David Thompson, MD. Dr. Addison Thompson is married with 3 children and is a member of First United Methodist Church. He also serves on the Richardson Medical Center Board of Commissioners.
Dr. Lester Johnson, former President of The Louisiana Chapter and member of The Board of Governors of the College, stated, “To be named a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons is an honor and a status that is highly sought after.”
The ACS (American College of Surgeons) admits to its Fellowship only those surgeons whose professional activity is devoted to higher standard surgical practice and who agree without compromise to practice by the professional and ethical standards of the College.
The standards of practice, established and demanded by the ACS, are above and beyond attaining Board Certification, which Dr. Thompson has already done.
By submitting an application for Fellowship, surgeons are inviting evaluations of their practice by their peers. They are judged by their surgical practice. After meeting all stringent requirements, The Board of Regents makes the final decision regarding the applicant’s eligibility for Fellowship. Dr. Thompson’s professionalism and quality surgical care made him an excellent candidate and now recipient of this title.
Dr. Addison Thompson’s office is located at 129 Christian Drive, Rayville.
He may be reached by phone at 728-7149.