Summary

Dr. Kara Thompson is a cardiovascular disease specialist with expertise in internal medicine. She earned her medical degree from Baylor College of Medicine and has practiced for 33 years, developing extensive experience in heart and vascular care. Her dual specialization allows her to provide comprehensive cardiovascular treatment while addressing the broader health needs of her patients.

Dr. Thompson practices at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston and Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin in Austin, Texas. She specializes in treating heart rhythm disorders, chest pain, and various chest-related conditions. Her procedural expertise includes performing electrocardiograms, contrast echocardiography, and transthoracic echocardiograms to diagnose and monitor heart conditions. Patients consistently rate her care highly, giving her an average rating of 5.0.

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Quick Facts

  • 5
  • 33 years of experience
  • 35 insurance plans accepted
  • Baylor College Of Medicine
  • 2 specialties
  • 13 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 2 office locations
  • Female

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Office Locations

Dr. Kara Annette Thompson has 2 locations

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Dr. Kara Annette Thompson, MDDr. Dorothy Tze-Jiun Pei, MDDr. Azfar Bilal Sheikh, MDRajiv Agarwal, MD
Cardiovascular DiseaseCardiovascular DiseaseCardiovascular DiseaseCardiovascular Disease
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
33 Years of Experience 9 Years of Experience 16 Years of Experience 27 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English, Urdu, Hindi, Vietnamese
Houston , TXHumble , TXCypress , TXHumble , TX
Med School: Baylor College Of Medicine Med School: Tulane University School Of Medicine Med School: Baqai Medical University, Karachi, Pakistan Med School: UT Southwestern
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Kara Annette Thompson

  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • AltaMed Senior BuenaCare (PACE)
  • Baylor Scott & White Health Plan
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
  • CHAMPVA
  • CHAMPVA - HMO
  • Cigna
  • Community Health Choice - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Driscoll Health Plan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • GEHA
  • Health Alliance
  • HealthChoice
  • Humana
  • KelseyCare Advantage
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Moda Health
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Oscar Health Insurance
  • OSU Health Plan
  • Peoples Health
  • Priority Health
  • Prominence Health Plan
  • Sanford Health Plan
  • Texas Children's Health Plan
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Kara Annette Thompson has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Kara Annette Thompson has the following 13 areas of expertise

  • Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS)
  • Arrhythmia
  • Atherosclerosis
  • Blood Clot
  • Heart Attack
  • Heart Block
  • Heart Diseases
  • Heart Failure
  • High Cholesterol
  • Hypertension
  • Internal Medicine
  • Stroke
  • Unstable Angina

Certifications, License, & Education

33 Years Experience

Dr. Kara Annette Thompson holds an active medical license in the state of Texas.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of Texas that expires in 2027.

Education & Training

Medical School

Graduated from Baylor College Of Medicine in 1993.

NPI Number

Dr. Thompson's NPI number is 1144205857.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Where is Dr. Kara Thompson's office located?
Dr. Kara Thompson's office is located at 1515 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX, 77030.
Which hospitals is Dr. Kara Thompson affiliated with?
Dr. Kara Thompson is affiliated with The University Of Texas Md Anderson Cancer Center.
Does Dr. Kara Thompson accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Kara Thompson accepts on their Vitals profile.

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