Dr. Jeffrey Thompson, D.O.

Biography

Dr. Jeffrey Thompson is a fellowship-trained orthopedic spine surgeon specializing in minimally invasive and motion preservation procedures of the spine. He serves patients throughout Long Island, New York City, and Northern New Jersey, bringing advanced spine surgery expertise to patients who need careful evaluation of complex neck and back conditions.

A graduate of Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, Dr. Thompson earned his medical degree before completing his internship and orthopedic surgery residency at Nassau University Medical Center. He then pursued advanced fellowship training in spine surgery at New England Baptist Hospital in Boston, Massachusetts, one of the nation's premier institutions for spine care.

Advanced Spine Surgery Training

During fellowship, Dr. Thompson received extensive training in degenerative spine conditions, complex adult deformity, and minimally invasive surgical techniques of the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine. This background supports a surgical approach that balances structural correction, nerve decompression, stability, and patient mobility.

His practice includes evaluation and treatment of degenerative disc disease, spinal stenosis, disc herniation, radiculopathy, spinal deformity, revision surgery needs, and other conditions that may require specialized orthopedic spine surgery planning.

Clinical Focus

Dr. Thompson's clinical expertise covers a wide spectrum of spinal disorders, from degenerative disc disease and spinal stenosis to complex deformity correction and revision surgeries. He places particular emphasis on minimally invasive approaches and preserving patient mobility when those options are appropriate for the patient's anatomy and diagnosis.

• Minimally invasive cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine surgery
• Motion preservation and mobility-focused surgical planning
• Degenerative disc disease and spinal stenosis
• Complex adult deformity correction
• Revision spine surgery evaluation
• Disc herniation, nerve compression, and radicular pain

Professional Memberships & Academic Work

Dr. Thompson is an active member of several esteemed professional organizations, including the North American Spine Society, the American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopaedics, and the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.

An accomplished academic and clinician, Dr. Thompson has authored numerous peer-reviewed publications and presented at national conferences in orthopedic and spine surgery. His academic work reflects a commitment to evidence-based spine care and continued improvement in surgical outcomes.

Approach to Patient Care

Dr. Thompson works with patients to understand the source of pain, review imaging findings, and choose an appropriate treatment path. Not every spine condition requires surgery, and his evaluation process is designed to help patients understand conservative care, interventional options, and surgical choices when surgery becomes appropriate.

When surgery is recommended, the goal is to use the least disruptive effective approach, protect neurologic function, restore stability, and support a clear recovery plan in coordination with the broader PPSI care team.

Schedule with Dr. Jeffrey Thompson

Patients seeking evaluation for neck pain, back pain, nerve compression, spinal stenosis, deformity, or revision spine surgery concerns can request an appointment with Precision Pain & Spine Institute. Our team will help coordinate the appropriate location and next step.