Hello, my name is Dr Karen Thompson, and I am a board-certified cardiothoracic surgeon at UF Health Heart and Vascular Surgery in Leesburg, Florida. Cardiac surgery is my main focus with professional expertise in coronary artery bypass grafting, valvular surgery and surgical treatment of atrial fibrillation. Additionally, I am actively involved in the structural heart program which includes the Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR) and Transcatheter Mitral Valve Repair (Mitral Clip) procedures. I graduated with honors, earning my osteopathic medical degree from Midwestern University of Chicago and was the recipient of the Dean's Commendation Award.
Primary Specialty
Thoracic Surgeon
GenderFemale
EducationSaint Louis University, Spokane Community College (Attended), Midwestern University of Chicago
ServicesKaren Thompson, DO provides thoracic surgery in Leesburg, FL. A Thoracic Surgeon is trained to perform surgery on the chest, diaphragm, lungs, esophagus, chest wall and heart valves. A Thoracic Surgeon also treats artery disease and cancer.
Please call UF Health Leesburg Hospital at (352) 323-5762 to schedule an appointment in Leesburg, FL or to get more information.