Willard D. Thompson Jr., MD

"Dr. Willard Thompson, Jr. is a board certified physician at the Neurological and Spine Institute. Dr. Thompson, Jr. is fellowship trained in pediatric neurosurgery. With extensive training and experience in the specialty of neurosurgery, Dr. Thompson, Jr. is a top-choice pick for neurological surgery.

During his undergraduate years at Clemson University in South Carolina, Dr. Thompson, Jr. was a member of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers and was employed by the Westinghouse Nuclear Fuel Division. After receiving a Bachelor of Science in chemical engineering and graduating with honors from Clemson, Dr. Thompson, Jr. received his medical degree from the Medical University of South Carolina. Throughout his time in academia, Dr. Thompson, Jr. was involved in intramural sports and various medical film productions.

During his residency in neurological surgery at Ohio State Medical Center, Dr. Thompson, Jr. received the Chairman’s Award in surgery and the Children’s Hospital Research Foundation Oral Presentation Award. He also did an internship in general surgery at Ohio State Medical Center."

"Our exceptional physicians, compassionate care and the most advanced techniques have made the Neurological & Spine Institute one of the largest and most respected neurosurgical groups in the Southeast. Here, every physicians’ vast education, experience and absolute dedication to our patients is witnessed every day– and where our entire nursing and support team members work together to seamlessly create an environment of confidence and trust."