Summary

Dr. Thompson joined Balboa Nephrology Medical Group in 2009. He practices in the La Mesa area; specializing in kidney diseases which includes hemodialysis patients at both FMC and DaVita Dialysis units.

Dr. Thompson attended medical school at the University of Kansas School of Medicine where he obtained his Doctor of Medicine degree. After completing his residency at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, he completed his Nephrology fellowship training at the University of California San Diego.

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 3.5
  • 34 years of experience
  • 55 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Univ Ca San Diego Med Ctr, Nephrology; Univ Iowa Hosps & Clinics, Internal Medicine
  • 3 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 7 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Office Location

Balboa Research - La Mesa

5965 Severin DrLa Mesa, CA 91942

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34 Years of Experience 32 Years of Experience 38 Years of Experience
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Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English, Spanish, Tagalog Speaks Spanish, Urdu, English
La Mesa , CASan Diego , CANational City , CAEscondido , CA
Med School: University of Ks Sch of Med, Kansas City Ks Med School: University of Michigan Medical School Med School: University of Santo Tomas Faculty of Medicine and Surgery Med School: Glasgow University Medical School
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. John C. Thompson

  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Aetna - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Aetna Better Health
  • Aetna Better Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Alignment Health Plan
  • Alignment Health Plan - HMO
  • Banner Health
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - HMO
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Blue Shield of California - HMO
  • Brand New Day
  • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • CareMore
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • Community Health Group
  • Community Health Group - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Health Net
  • Health Net - HMO
  • HealthPartners
  • Humana
  • Humana - HMO
  • Humana - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Imperial Health Plan of California
  • Inland Empire Health Plan
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Kaiser Permanente - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • L.A. Care Health Plan
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meridian Health Plan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Meritain Health
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - HMO
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • SCAN Health Plan
  • SCAN Health Plan - HMO
  • SCAN Health Plan - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Sharp Health Plan
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC
  • Three Rivers Providers Network (TRPN)
  • Tricare
  • Triwest Healthcare Alliance
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)

Medical Specialties

Dr. John C. Thompson has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. John C. Thompson has the following 7 areas of expertise

  • Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
  • Chronic Renal Disease
  • Dialysis
  • End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)
  • Hemodialysis
  • Kidney Biopsy
  • Urinalysis

Certifications, License, & Education

34 Years Experience

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS

American Board of Internal Medicine

Internal medicine

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, California, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Univ Ca San Diego Med Ctr, Nephrology; Univ Iowa Hosps & Clinics, Internal Medicine
University Ia College Med1993

Medical School

University of Ks Sch of Med, Kansas City KsGraduated in 1992

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Dr. John Thompson is affiliated with East Campus Medical Center At Uc San Diego Health.
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Dr. John Thompson's office is located at 5965 Severin Dr, La Mesa, CA, 91942.
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Dr. John Thompson speaks English.

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