Gastroenterology
Christopher Thompson, M.D., M.S.
Professor of Medicine; Director of Endoscopy and Therapeutic Endoscopy, Brigham and Women's Hospital; Co-Director, Center for Weight Management and Wellness
Dr. Christopher Thompson is an internationally recognized leader in interventional gastrointestinal endoscopy and a pioneering figure in bariatric endoscopy. As Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School and Director of Endoscopy at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston, he specializes in advanced endoscopic interventions with particular expertise in biliary and foregut diseases. Dr. Thompson is widely regarded as the "father" of bariatric endoscopy, having patented and developed transoral
30+
Years in Practice
Credentials
Board Certifications
- Gastroenterology
- Internal Medicine
Education & Training
- Penn State University College of Medicine — M.D., 1996
- Internal Medicine Residency and Internship — Penn State University College of Medicine, Hershey, PA, 1999
- Gastroenterology and Hepatology Fellowship — Massachusetts General Hospital/Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA, 2002
- Advanced Endoscopy Fellowship — Mass General Brigham Combined Training Program, 2003
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
Conditions & Treatments
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- Massachusetts General Hospital
- Brigham and Women's Hospital
Languages
English
Experience
30+ years in practice