Peter William Thompson, MD

Dr. Thompson is an Assistant Professor of Plastic Surgery at Emory. Dr. Thompson attended medical school at the University of Virginia. He then completed general surgery residency as well as plastic surgery residency at Emory University.

Dr. Thompson’s unique background includes completion of a two-year research fellowship in cell and tissue transplantation, during which he received several awards for his work. As a surgery resident, he was formally recognized for his professionalism and dedication to patients. His special interests include aesthetic and reconstructive surgery of the breast, body contouring, and general reconstruction following trauma, surgery or cancer.

American College of Surgeons

American Society of Plastic Surgeons

Southeastern Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons

To provide the highest quality of care, interpreter services may be utilized to ensure proper communication of medical information for deaf, hard-of-hearing, and non-English speaking patients or family members.

Douglas A. Murray Award for Professionalism in Surgery 
Emory University Department of Surgery 2014
The Transplantation Society Best Paper Award / Travel Grant 
International Pancreas and Islet Transplantation Society 2011
Young Investigator Award 
American Society of Transplantation 2011