Richard Thompson

Richard Thompson has extensive work experience in the healthcare industry. Richard currently serves as the Interim President at CHI Health St Elizabeth Hospital since March 2023. Prior to this, they held the position of President at Nebraska Heart Institute and Heart Hospital starting from August 2022.

Before their roles in hospital administration, Richard co-founded MedLaunch Solutions LLC in 2017, where they focused on increasing physician referrals and improving online presence. Richard also provided support to new physicians and assisted physician recruiters in retaining top talent.

In 2014, Richard co-founded Together Clinic, further demonstrating their entrepreneurial capabilities. Their earlier experience includes serving as a Cardiothoracic Surgeon at BryanHeart from September 2011 to July 2022.

Overall, Richard Thompson brings a wealth of experience and expertise in healthcare leadership, physician referral strategies, and surgical expertise.

Richard Thompson's education history includes:

- From 2015 to 2017, they attended Nebraska Wesleyan University and earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree with a focus on Healthcare and Leadership.

- In the years 2006 to 2008, they pursued a Fellowship in Cardiothoracic Surgery at the University of Virginia.

- Between 1999 and 2006, Richard Thompson completed residency programs in General and Vascular Surgery at Duke University School of Medicine.

- In 1995, they obtained a Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree from Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons.

- Furthermore, Richard Thompson also received a Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) degree, specific details of which are not provided.

- In 1991, they graduated from the University of Pennsylvania with a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in Biological Basis of Behavior.