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V. Brandon Thompson, M.D.
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
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Dr. V. Brandon Thompson is board-certified in the following specialties: physical medicine and rehabilitation, electrodiagnostic medicine and sports medicine. His broad medical expertise allows him to diagnose and treat a patient’s disabling conditions throughout their lifetime with medications and minimally invasive procedures, focusing on returning patients to their maximum independent function. Dr. Thompson’s main areas of interest include spine disorders, minimally invasive spine procedures, sports medicine and electrodiagnostic medicine.
Following his undergraduate studies at DePauw University, Dr. Thompson pursued both a master’s degree in physiology at Indiana University and a medical degree from the Indiana University School of Medicine. He completed his medical residency at The Ohio State University Department of Physical Medicine where he served as chief resident.
Prior to joining Orthopedic One, Dr. Thompson was in private practice and served as the Director of Inpatient Rehabilitation at Mount Carmel Health System.
Dr. Thompson, his wife and four children enjoy many outdoor extracurricular pursuits which include baseball, biking, exercising, boating and fishing.
He is available to see patients at our Gahanna/Reynoldsburg location, where he has access to MRI, physical therapy, x-ray and state-of-the-art fluoroscopy equipment.
Commonly Treated Conditions
- Cervical Myelopathy – Spinal Cord Compression
- Chronic Low Back Pain
- Chronic Neck Pain
- Herniated Disc
- Spinal Radiculopathy – Lumbar and Cervical
- Spinal Stenosis
Commonly Performed Procedures
Clinic Location
Surgery Locations
Education
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Undergraduate:
DePauw University -
Masters:
Indiana University -
Medical School:
Indiana School of Medicine -
Residency:
The Ohio State University, Department of Physical Medicine
Titles, Honors & Awards
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Title
Director of Inpatient Rehabilitation at Mount Carmel Health System -
Awards
Castle Connolly Top Doctors
Associations
- American Association Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (AAPM&R)
- American Association of Neuromuscular & Electrodiagnostic Medicine (AANEM)
- Ohio State Medical Association (OSMA)
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Frequently Asked Questions
When should I see an orthopedic specialist?
Consider seeing an orthopedic specialist when pain persists, limits your movement or interferes with daily activities. A specialist can identify the cause and discuss surgical and nonsurgical treatment options. Traumatic bone or joint injuries caused by an accident or fall may require immediate orthopedic trauma and fracture care.
What is the difference between an orthopedic surgeon and a sports medicine physician?
An orthopedic surgeon treats conditions affecting the bones, joints, muscles, ligaments and tendons and can perform surgery when necessary. Sports medicine focuses on preventing and rehabilitating activity-related injuries.
Orthopedic ONE’s sports medicine program includes primary care sports medicine physicians, fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeons, athletic trainers and physical therapists. The right provider depends on the condition and whether surgical expertise may be needed.
Can physical therapy help me avoid surgery?
Yes. Physical therapy is often a first-line treatment for musculoskeletal pain and injuries. A treatment plan may include therapeutic exercise, manual treatment, pain-relief techniques, activity changes and injury-prevention education.
For some patients with osteoarthritis, physical therapy and other conservative treatments may help delay or avoid joint-replacement surgery. Learn more about Orthopedic ONE’s approach to joint preservation.