Biographical summary
Bradley Thompson, M.D., is an instructor in the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. His clinical focus is in musculoskeletal, neuromuscular and amputee medicine.
- Rehabilitation/prosthetic management for patients with upper and lower extremity amputations
- Conservative management of musculoskeletal disorders, including osteoarthritis (spine & extremities), tendinopathy
- Conservative management of neuromuscular disorders, including cervical and lumbar radiculopathy, spinal stenosis
- Promoting patients' understanding of the underlying cause of their musculoskeletal or neurologic symptoms
- Educating and empowering patients to become partners in managing their symptoms
In addition to his clinical activities in Rochester, Dr. Thompson is active in research and education, providing mentorship to medical students and fellows, and has a Mayo Clinic Health Systems community Practice in Owatonna, MN.
Conditions treated
Procedures performed
- Electromyography
- Nerve conduction study
- Spinal injection
- Ultrasound-guided cortisone injection
Interests
- Limb amputations: prescribing prosthetics
- Musculoskeletal disease: degenerative arthritis, muscle/tendon injuries, and sports injuries
- Ultrasound-Guided Injections: diagnostic/theraputic musculoskeletal and peripheral nerve
- Neuromuscular Diseases Electrodiagnostics (EMG & NCS): radiculopathy, peripheral neuropathy, carpal tunnel
- Spinal Disease & Fluoroscopic Lumbarsacral Injections: diagnostic/therapeutic joint & epidural: radiculopathy, spinal stenosis
Mayo Clinic locations
Education
- 2014
Resident - Physical Medicine and RehabilitationSchool of Graduate Education, Mayo Clinic
- 2014
ResidentPhysical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
- 2011
ResidentPreliminary Internal Medicine, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
- 2011
Internship - Internal MedicineSchool of Graduate Education, Mayo Clinic
- 2010
MDUniversity of Kansas School of Medicine
- 2004
Undergraduate StudiesUniversity of MN
- 2002
BA - International Political EconomyColorado College
Activities and honors
Certifications
- 2015
Physical Medicine & RehabilitationAmerican Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Awards and honors
- 2007
Dorothy Shore, John Trembly, and Marjorie H. Kaff Geriatric ScholarshipsUniversity of Kansas School of Medicine
Professional memberships
- 2021 - present
Technology GroupMayo Clinic Health System in Owatonna, Mayo Clinic Health System
- 2020
2030 Strategic Planning Steering CommitteeMayo Clinic Rochester
- 2017 - 2018
MemberAmerican Association of Neuromuscular and Electrodiagnostic Medicine
- 2016 - 2018
Subject Matter ExpertMayo Clinic EHR/RCM Convergence Project/Plummer Project
- 2013 - 2014
LeaderPM&R Diversity Committee, Mayo Clinic
- 2010 - present
MemberAmerican Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Publications