“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

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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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YEARS IN PRACTICE

Experience as a medical provider

Top Question to Ask When Selecting a Surgeon

1
Are you certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery?
To become certified in plastic surgery, a physician must be certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and complete additional training as specified by the Member Board.
2
Are you a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons?
When you choose a doctor who is a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS®), you are assured your surgeon is qualified. Find your surgeon’s listing on find.plasticsurgery.org.
3
Were you trained specifically in the field of plastic surgery?
Per ABPS member regulations, your surgeon must have completed at least five years of surgical training with a minimum of three years in plastic surgery. Additional experience is required in all plastic surgery procedures, including breast, body, face and reconstruction.
4
How many years of plastic surgery training have you had?
Properly trained and certified surgeons must have completed at least five years of ABPS approved surgical training with a minimum of three years in plastic surgery.
5
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?
ASPS requires that member surgeons use surgical facilities that meet established standards for quality and safety. You can verify the accreditation status by contacting AAAASF at 888-545-5222 or aaaasf.org.
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Locations

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

Quiet lobby area

Quiet lobby area

Front desk

Front desk

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

Family can wait in comfort during surgery

Family can wait in comfort during surgery

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On-site operating room

On-site recovery room

On-site recovery room