Dr. Brian Thompson: Native American Health Disparities, History & Culture

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Brian Thompson, MD, FACOG is a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Upstate Medical University in Syracuse, New York. Dr. Thompson, who is of Oneida and Mohawk ancestry, was raised on the Onondaga and Oneida Nations prior to moving to Syracuse, New York.
Dr. Thompson has an active practice as a board certified OB/GYN as well as a faculty member at Upstate Medical University teaching and mentoring medical students and residents.
Dr. Thompson is a strong advocate nationally for Native American healthcare and healthcare of the underserved. He is active in the care of Native Americans and underserved populations as well as the recruitment and mentoring of Native American and underrepresented students into medical careers.
Dr. Thompson’s interests include the development and implementation of patient safety and quality measures, reduction in maternal mortality and heath disparities, Women’s healthcare and as a strong advocate for the continued improvement and implementation of Native American healthcare systems and culturally relevant, culturally sensitive best practice models.
Dr. Thompson graduated summa cum laude from Syracuse University and completed his medical degree from the State University of New York Health Science Center at Syracuse and his residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston. He has worked previously for the United States Indian Health Service at the Phoenix Indian Medical Center in Phoenix Arizona as well as the Syracuse Community Health Center in Syracuse New York, providing care for the underserved.
He currently is a member of various quality and patient safety committees.
Dr. Thompson has received the Excellence in Teaching Award from the Association of Professors of Gynecology and Obstetrics.