“My mission is to explain the medical process needed for a desired procedure in order to achieve the highest quality outcomes for my patients. Our facility offers an environment where patients and their families feel well informed and supported.”
Carilion Clinic Provider

James T. Thompson, M.D.

Plastic Surgery, Cosmetic Surgery

Medical Background

Medical Degree: University of Mississippi School of Medicine

Internship: Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center, general surgery

Residency: Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center, general surgery

Fellowship: Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center, plastic surgery and reconstructive fellowship; Australian Craniofacial Unit, craniofacial fellowship

Certifications: general surgery and plastic surgery; specializes in cleft palate reconstructive surgery

Services

Procedures performed:

  • Abdominoplasty (tummy tuck)
  • Blepharoplasty (eye lift)
  • Breast Augmentation
  • Breast Reduction
  • Facial Rejuvenation
  • Fat Grafting
  • Injections (Botox, dermal fillers)
  • Liposuction
  • Male Breast Reduction
  • Mastopexy (breast lift)
  • Otoplasty (ear pinning)
  • Rhinoplasty (nose)
Personal Bio

Dr. Thompson served as associate professor of plastic and reconstructive surgery at Wake Forest School of Medicine from 2006 until joining Carilion in 2016. He is an accomplished craniofacial surgeon, currently leading Carilion’s Cleft and Craniofacial Center.

Medical Degree: University of Mississippi School of Medicine

Internship: Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center, general surgery

Residency: Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center, general surgery

Fellowship: Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center, plastic surgery and reconstructive fellowship; Australian Craniofacial Unit, craniofacial fellowship

Certifications: general surgery and plastic surgery; specializes in cleft palate reconstructive surgery

Procedures performed:

  • Abdominoplasty (tummy tuck)
  • Blepharoplasty (eye lift)
  • Breast Augmentation
  • Breast Reduction
  • Facial Rejuvenation
  • Fat Grafting
  • Injections (Botox, dermal fillers)
  • Liposuction
  • Male Breast Reduction
  • Mastopexy (breast lift)
  • Otoplasty (ear pinning)
  • Rhinoplasty (nose)

Dr. Thompson served as associate professor of plastic and reconstructive surgery at Wake Forest School of Medicine from 2006 until joining Carilion in 2016. He is an accomplished craniofacial surgeon, currently leading Carilion’s Cleft and Craniofacial Center.

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Are you certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery?
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How many years of plastic surgery training have you had?
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Do you have hospital privileges to perform this procedure? If so, at which hospitals?
Our surgeons have privileges to perform the same procedure at a hospital located within 30 miles of their surgical suite and have the ability to admit patients to that hospital in the event of an emergency.
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Is the office-based surgical facility accredited by a nationally- or state-recognized accrediting agency?
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Locations

This provider practices at the following locations.
Carilion Clinic Cosmetic Center

Carilion Clinic Cosmetic Center

Front desk.

Front desk.

Quiet lobby area

Quiet lobby area

Private room for initial consultation with physician

Private room for initial consultation with physician

One of the many cosmetic procedure rooms

One of the many cosmetic procedure rooms

Roanoke
Roanoke
Roanoke
Business Hours
  • Weekdays 8 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Phone
540-853-0510
Address
2107 Rosalind Avenue Roanoke, VA 24014
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