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Lester Thompson

Dr. Lester Daron Thompson, MD

PathologyCytopathology

OVERVIEW

I completed a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration (with an emphasis in Finance) at Washington Adventist University in 1984. I thoroughly enjoyed editing the school newspaper and year book and operated "Columbia Investors". I completed medical school at Loma Linda University in 1988 while teaching anatomy for the dental and physical therapy students. After an Orthopedic Surgery internship in 1989, I completed an Anatomic and Clinical Pathology Residency at University of California--Los Angeles in 1993. At UCLA, under the direct influence of Drs. Yao-Shi Fu and Dorothy Rosenthal, I developed a strong interest in head & neck pathology and in cytology. After doing advanced training in Cytopathology, I joined the United States Navy (CAPT, MC, USNR, retired). With triple Board Certification in Pathology, I worked for nearly a decade at the Armed Forces Institute of Pathology (Washington, DC), developing a specific interest and expertise in pathology of the Head and Neck and Endocrine organs. During this time, I served as Chief of the Division of Otorhinolaryngic-Head & Neck Pathology, Chief of the Division of Immunopathology, and Assistant Chairman, Department of Scientific Laboratories. I have continued to enjoy research (over 250 papers), currently serving as the co-editor of Head and Neck Pathology. I also serve on the editorial boards of a number of peer reviewed scientific journals. I have authored and edited 7 textbook on topics in Head and Neck and Endocrine organ pathology, including work on the World Health Organization's books for Head and Neck and Endocrine Organs. I thoroughly enjoy traveling, weight lifting, stained glass, cake decorating, SCUBA, making cufflinks and any time with my wife and cats!
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Southern California Permanente Medical Group
5601 de Soto Ave
Woodland Hills, CA, 91367

LOCATIONS

Kaiser Permanente Woodland Hills Medical Center
5601 de Soto Ave
Woodland Hills, CA, 91367
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Medical School
Loma Linda University School Of Medicine
Graduated 1988

INSURANCE PLANS ACCEPTED  (4)

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  • Kaiser Permanente
  • California - Southern
  • Kaiser Permanente California - Southern
  • Kaiser Permanente - Southern CA HMO

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