Clark R. Thompson
M.D.
Dr. Thompson’s philosophy of care centers on developing relationships with patients based on trust and open communication. This partnership helps him create personalized treatment plans to meet each patient’s unique needs and goals, while providing conscientious and empathetic care.
Areas of clinical interest
- Medical and Surgical Treatment for Ear, Nose and Throat Diseases and Disorders
- Diseases, Disorders and Surgery of the Nose and Sinuses
- Children’s Ear, Nose and Throat Disorders
- Diagnosis and Treatment for Respiratory Allergies
Dr. Thompson has practiced in Salem for 29 years, providing high-quality ENT care to patients of all ages. His special research includes sinusitis and asthma in children.
A native of Iowa, Dr. Thompson enjoys downhill skiing, road cycling and mountain biking.
Education
Otolaryngology- Head and Neck Surgery Residency: Geisinger Medical Center; Danville, PA
Medical Degree: University of Iowa, Carver College of Medicine; Iowa City, IA
Undergraduate: B.S. Biology, Cornell College; Mt. Vernon, IA (cum laude)
Certifications
- American Board of Otolaryngology
Memberships
- American Academy of Otolaryngic Allergy
- American Academy of Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery
- American Medical Association
- Marion-Polk County Medical Association
- WVP Health Authority
- Northwest Integrated Providers, Inc.
“Have always found the staff and doctors here to be helpful. This was my first visit with Dr. Prze after Dr. Allan retired, and he was very friendly, enthusiastic, and thorough. It was obvious he had read my chart carefully before my checkup.”