Dr. Robert Knox Thompson, MD

Dr. Robert Thompson is a vascular surgeon with over four decades of medical expertise, having dedicated 43 years to treating complex vascular conditions. He earned his medical degree from the University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine and completed his residency training at Baylor Medical Center. His dual specialty training in both vascular surgery and general surgery provides him with comprehensive surgical skills for treating blood vessel disorders. Dr. Thompson is fluent in both Spanish and English, enabling him to serve diverse patient populations throughout the San Antonio area.

Dr. Thompson practices at multiple locations across San Antonio and Live Oak, with his primary affiliation at Baptist Medical Center. He specializes in treating varicose veins and helping patients with venous insufficiency regain better circulation. His expertise includes managing stasis dermatitis, a skin condition often related to poor blood flow in the legs. Dr. Thompson performs …Doppler ultrasounds to evaluate blood flow and carotid artery ultrasounds to assess stroke risk. He also provides chronic wound care services for patients with difficult-to-heal wounds. Patients consistently rate his care highly, giving him an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars.