Dr. Charles Thompson has practiced Bariatric Surgery since 2013 and joined Mount Sinai as a Bariatric Surgeon in 2022. After completing his undergraduate studies at Morehouse College, Dr. Thompson earned his medical degree from Howard University. He then completed his internship and residency in General Surgery at Howard, where he served as Chief Resident during his final year. To finish his training, Dr. Thompson moved to Cleveland Clinic Florida for his fellowship in Bariatrics & Minimally Invasive Surgery. With his board certification by the American Board of Surgery, Dr. Thompson's interests include treatment of obesity and studying the disparity in health outcomes in the bariatric community.
In addition to his clinical role, Dr. Thompson is part of the core faculty of the Mount Sinai South Nassau General Surgery Residency Program. He is also a member of the Board of Directors of the American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Foundation and holds fellowship status in the American College of Surgeons and the American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery. Under the American Board of Surgery, Dr. Thompson also serves as an EPA Champion/Liaison for the General surgery Residency Program at Mount Sinai South Nassau.
When discussing his clinical care with Mount Sinai, Dr. Thompson says, "Compassionate. Comprehensive. Courteous Care….That Is What We Promise for Our Patients."