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Dr. Earl Van Horn Thompson IV, MD

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Specializes in: General Surgery and Colon & Rectal Surgery
Weill Cornell Medical College
Professional interests include: anal cancer, anal fistula, fistula, and more.
7700 University Drive
West Chester, OH 45069

Dr. Earl Van Horn Thompson IV, MD is a general surgeon in Cincinnati, OH specializing in general surgery and colon & rectal surgery. He graduated from Weill Cornell Medical College. Dr. Earl Van Horn Thompson IV, MD is affiliated with UC Health, The Christ Hospital Health Network, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine and UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI PHYSICIANS COMPANY LLC.

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Office Locations

UC Health

200 Albert Sabin Way Suite 2011
Cincinnati, OH 45267
(513) 584-1000
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The Christ Hospital Health Network

2123 Auburn Avenue The Christ Hospital Medical Office Building, Suite 400
Cincinnati, OH 45219
(513) 929-0104
(513) 929-4369
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222 Piedmont Avenue Suite 7200
Cincinnati, OH 45219
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The Christ Hospital Health Network

234 Goodman Street
Cincinnati, OH 45219
(513) 475-8787
(513) 475-7348
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UC Health

3151 Bellevue Avenue Barrett Cancer Building
Cincinnati, OH 45219
(513) 584-6373
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The Christ Hospital Health Network

7690 Discovery Drive Suite 1700
West Chester, OH 45069
(513) 475-8881
(513) 581-6150
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UC Health

7700 University Drive
West Chester, OH 45069
(513) 298-3000
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Some issues Dr. Earl Van Horn Thompson IV, MD can help you with:

Colonoscopy

Colonoscopy is the use of a special tool called a colonoscope (a thin, flexible tube with a camera on the end) to examine the inside of the colon and rectum. The tube is typically inserted anally, and it allows the physician to examine the large intestine from the inside. It may be done at any time to diagnose bowel problems, but routine colonoscopies are advised after the age of 50 to screen for colon cancer.

A colonoscopy may be performed to diagnose:

  • Intestinal ulcers
  • Polyps
  • Bowel cancer
  • An unidentified source of pain or bleeding in the intestine

Patients may be asked to drink only liquids in the days before a colonoscopy, or they may be given an enema to remove residual fecal matter. Before the exam, patients are given medication to help them relax, and then lay on their side on a table. The scope is inserted into the anus and gently moved all the way through the large intestine. Air may be pumped into the intestine to improve the view for the physician. Any polyps that are found will be removed. Then the colonoscope will be withdrawn. A colonoscopy is not usually painful, but patients may feel some bloating or have some cramps right afterward. If patients have polyps removed, they might experience a small amount of bleeding. Any side effects should go away within a few hours.

Gastrointestinal Problems (Digestive Disorders)

The gastrointestinal system, or GI tract, is the name given to a collection of organs that work together to digest food. These organs fit together in a long tube, running from the mouth to the anus, and include the esophagus, stomach, and intestines, among others. With so many parts working together, complicated by today's busy lifestyles and diets, digestive problems are common. As many as 1 in 3 Americans have a digestive or GI disorder. There are a huge variety of digestive problems, but the most common are IBS, constipation, GERD, hemorrhoids, and ulcers.

IBS, or irritable bowel syndrome, happens when the muscles surrounding the colon contract too easily or frequently. The result is abdominal pain, cramps, diarrhea or constipation, gas and bloating. IBS attacks can often be brought on by specific triggers, so a key part of treatment is learning which foods trigger IBS attacks and avoiding them. Treatment also includes exercise, avoiding stress, and medications if needed.

Constipation, or large, hard, or infrequent stools, happens to everyone at some point. It can be caused by a disruption in routine or food, or by eating a diet without many fresh fruits and vegetables. Although it is uncomfortable, constipation is common and usually not serious, but it can sometimes become chronic. Adding fiber to the diet, exercising, and taking medications may help.

GERD, or gastroesophageal reflux disease, is a severe form of chronic heartburn where stomach acid spills back up into the esophagus. Left untreated, the acid may even eat away at the esophagus and cause serious damage. Treatment includes changing the diet to avoid trigger foods, losing weight if needed, medications, or even surgery.

Hemorrhoids are blood vessels around the rectum that become irritated, swollen or torn while straining during a bowel movement. They are most often caused by constipation, but can also be caused by pregnancy, diarrhea, or simply a genetic predisposition towards hemorrhoids. Treatment involves first treating any constipation issues, then keeping the area clean and soothed until it has healed. If these measures are ineffective, surgery is sometimes used.

Peptic ulcers are sores or spots of inflammation in the lining of the stomach or close to the stomach in the small intestine. Usually this area is coated with a protective lining that shields the tissue from the strong stomach acid, but a break in the lining can let acid in, causing the sores. It used to be thought that stress caused ulcers, but now it is known that is not the case. Most often, they are caused by an infection by H. pylori bacteria, but ulcers can also be caused by alcohol abuse or overuse of aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, or other NSAIDS. The symptoms of an ulcer are pain, hunger, nausea, and fatigue.

Gastrointestinal problems, perhaps more than any other area, are markedly affected by lifestyle. Many disorders can be prevented or treated at least in part by eating a healthy diet high in fiber, exercising regularly, drinking enough water, and limiting alcohol intake. Still, the frequency of digestive disorders means that even the healthiest person can be affected by them. Anyone who notices blood in their stool, experiences abdominal pain, unexplained weight loss, or any significant change in bowel movements should see a doctor.

Pelvic Organ Prolapse

Pelvic organ prolapse is the bulging of pelvic organs into the vaginal canal due to a weak pelvic floor, causing symptoms like discomfort, pain, urinary problems, and constipation. The pelvic floor is a group of muscles that support the pelvic organs, which are made up of the bladder, rectum, small bowel, uterus, and vagina. Vaginal childbirth, menopause, pelvic surgery, radiation treatments, or being extremely overweight may cause the pelvic floor to weaken. Pelvic organ prolapse is a very common disorder among women, particularly for those who are over 50.

The choice of treatment for pelvic organ prolapse depends on the severity of the condition. Mild to moderate prolapse may be managed by doing pelvic floor strengthening exercises, taking hormone replacement therapy, or using pessaries. Pessaries are small devices inserted into the vagina to help support the pelvic organs. Pessary fitting is a quick procedure done in a doctor's office. For severe prolapse, surgical treatment may be necessary. Pelvic organ prolapse surgery repairs the following:

  • Cystocele or bladder prolapse, where the bladder sags into the vagina. The surgeon repairs a cystocele by strengthening the front wall of the vagina using stitches so that the bladder will no longer sag.
  • Enterocele or small bowel prolapse, which occurs when the small bowel descends towards the vagina. To correct an enterocele, the tissues between the small bowel and the vagina are sewn together, allowing them to provide more support.
  • Rectocele or posterior prolapse, which is the bulging of the front wall of the rectum into the back wall of the vagina. Surgery to repair a rectocele removes the excess stretched tissue between the rectum and vagina.
  • Uterine prolapse, which occurs when the uterus slips down to the vagina. To treat a uterine prolapse, the surgeon may secure the neck of the uterus (called cervix) to a ligament in the pelvis using stitches. Another option for this type of prolapse is a vaginal hysterectomy, which is the removal of the uterus.

Each of these procedures is performed through a vaginal incision, but an enterocele repair may use the abdominal approach as an alternative. If two or more pelvic organs have prolapsed, a combination of any of these procedures may be performed during the same surgical session.

For women who no longer wish to have intercourse, an operation called colpocleisis

may be a surgical option as well. By closing the vaginal canal, colpocleisis treats pelvic organ prolapse and eliminates any risk of its recurrence.

In most instances, pelvic organ prolapse surgery only requires a hospital stay of one day. Patients may experience vaginal bleeding for the first few weeks following surgery. If this happens, patients should use sanitary pads rather than tampons, as a higher risk of infection is associated with the use of tampons. To further help with recovery, patients should begin doing gentle pelvic floor strengthening exercises a few days after surgery. Doing these exercises at least three times a day as a routine tightens the pelvic floor muscles and prevents the recurrence of prolapse.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Earl Van Horn Thompson IV, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 14

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Earl Van Horn Thompson IV, MD.

Gender
Male 14
Female 19
Age
From 65 to 74 19
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Earl Van Horn Thompson IV, MD in 2016

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Earl Van Horn Thompson IV, MD treated during 2016 were hypertension and high cholesterol.

Hypertension 73
High Cholesterol 58
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 0
Depression 0
Chronic Kidney Disease 0
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 0
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Earl Van Horn Thompson IV, MD treated as a general surgeon in Cincinnati, OH during 2017 were minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Earl Van Horn Thompson IV, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 154
gastrointestinal procedures 42
minimally invasive procedures 42

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Earl Van Horn Thompson IV, MD.

Gender
Male 65
Female 84
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 123
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 70
From 75 to 84 30
85 and over 11
Less than 65 38

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Earl Van Horn Thompson IV, MD in 2017

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Earl Van Horn Thompson IV, MD treated during 2017 were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and depression.

Hypertension 58
High Cholesterol 44
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 29
Depression 32
Chronic Kidney Disease 34
Asthma 13
Osteoperosis 10
Atrial Fibrilation 13
Heart Failure 19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 17
Diabetes 25
Dementia 9
Cancer 27

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Earl Van Horn Thompson IV, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 109

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Earl Van Horn Thompson IV, MD.

Gender
Male 65
Female 63
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 93
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 63
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 30

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Earl Van Horn Thompson IV, MD in 2018

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Earl Van Horn Thompson IV, MD treated during 2018 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 61
High Cholesterol 54
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 36
Depression 34
Chronic Kidney Disease 35
Asthma 9
Osteoperosis 9
Atrial Fibrilation 11
Heart Failure 16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 11
Diabetes 32
Dementia 0
Cancer 22

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Earl Van Horn Thompson IV, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 165

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Earl Van Horn Thompson IV, MD.

Gender
Male 74
Female 91
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 127
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 71
From 75 to 84 27
85 and over 20
Less than 65 47

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Earl Van Horn Thompson IV, MD in 2019

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Earl Van Horn Thompson IV, MD treated during 2019 were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and depression.

Hypertension 73
High Cholesterol 52
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 33
Depression 33
Chronic Kidney Disease 39
Asthma 13
Osteoperosis 10
Atrial Fibrilation 15
Heart Failure 19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 15
Diabetes 27
Dementia 13
Cancer 30

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Earl Van Horn Thompson IV, MD treated as a general surgeon in Cincinnati, OH during 2020 were minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Earl Van Horn Thompson IV, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 184
gastrointestinal procedures 73
minimally invasive procedures 73

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Earl Van Horn Thompson IV, MD.

Gender
Male 82
Female 91
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 143
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 90
From 75 to 84 32
85 and over 15
Less than 65 36

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Earl Van Horn Thompson IV, MD in 2020

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Earl Van Horn Thompson IV, MD treated during 2020 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and cancer.

Hypertension 68
High Cholesterol 49
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 38
Depression 33
Chronic Kidney Disease 32
Asthma 14
Osteoperosis 8
Atrial Fibrilation 13
Heart Failure 21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 14
Diabetes 28
Dementia 8
Cancer 34

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Earl Van Horn Thompson IV, MD treated as a general surgeon in Cincinnati, OH during 2021 were gastrointestinal procedures and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Earl Van Horn Thompson IV, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 206
gastrointestinal procedures 105
minimally invasive procedures 92

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Earl Van Horn Thompson IV, MD.

Gender
Male 82
Female 105
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 154
Black 20
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 94
From 75 to 84 44
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Earl Van Horn Thompson IV, MD in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Earl Van Horn Thompson IV, MD treated during 2021 were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 61
High Cholesterol 58
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 33
Depression 33
Chronic Kidney Disease 31
Asthma 11
Osteoperosis 12
Atrial Fibrilation 10
Heart Failure 20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 10
Diabetes 25
Dementia 9
Cancer 26

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Earl Van Horn Thompson IV, MD treated as a general surgeon in Cincinnati, OH during 2022 were minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Earl Van Horn Thompson IV, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 139
gastrointestinal procedures 54
minimally invasive procedures 54

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Earl Van Horn Thompson IV, MD.

Gender
Male 64
Female 75
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 106
Black 20
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 72
From 75 to 84 33
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Earl Van Horn Thompson IV, MD in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Earl Van Horn Thompson IV, MD treated during 2022 were hypertension, high cholesterol, cancer and depression.

Hypertension 68
High Cholesterol 65
Stroke 9
Ischemic Heart Disease 27
Depression 30
Chronic Kidney Disease 27
Asthma 15
Osteoperosis 11
Atrial Fibrilation 20
Heart Failure 18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 14
Diabetes 29
Dementia 0
Cancer 36

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Earl Van Horn Thompson IV, MD treated as a general surgeon in Cincinnati, OH during 2023 were minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Earl Van Horn Thompson IV, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 113
gastrointestinal procedures 30
minimally invasive procedures 30

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Earl Van Horn Thompson IV, MD.

Gender
Male 51
Female 53
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 79
Black 11
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 45
From 75 to 84 34
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Earl Van Horn Thompson IV, MD in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Earl Van Horn Thompson IV, MD treated during 2023 were high cholesterol, hypertension, cancer and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 63
High Cholesterol 72
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 23
Depression 25
Chronic Kidney Disease 25
Asthma 15
Osteoperosis 15
Atrial Fibrilation 15
Heart Failure 16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 14
Diabetes 21
Dementia 0
Cancer 34

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2016 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Earl Van Horn Thompson IV, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Earl Van Horn Thompson IV, MD treated as a general surgeon in Cincinnati, OH were gastrointestinal procedures and minimally invasive procedures.

doctor visit 135
gastrointestinal procedures 60
minimally invasive procedures 58

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2016 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Earl Van Horn Thompson IV, MD.

Gender
Male 62
Female 72
Ethnicity
Black / African American 6
Asian / Pacific Islander 0
Non-Hispanic White 103
Hispanic 0
Native American / Alaskan Native 0
Other 0
Age
75 to 84 25
85 and over 5
Less than 65 18
65 to 74 65

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Earl Van Horn Thompson IV, MD From 2016 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Earl Van Horn Thompson IV, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and depression.

Hypertension 65
High Cholesterol 56
Stroke 1
Ischemic Heart Disease 27
Depression 27
Chronic Kidney Disease 27
Asthma 11
Osteoporosis 9
Heart Failure 16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 11
Diabetes 23
Atrial Fibrillation 12
Dementia 4
Cancer 26

Education & Training

Dr. Earl Van Horn Thompson IV, MD graduated from Weill Cornell Medical College. He completed residency at General Surgery Residency Medstar Washington Hospital. He is certified by the American Board of Colon & Rectal Surgery and has a state license in Pennsylvania.

Medical School: Weill Cornell Medical College

Residency: General Surgery Residency Medstar Washington Hospital (2015)

Board Certification: American Board of Colon & Rectal Surgery

Licensed In: Pennsylvania

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Earl Van Horn Thompson IV, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

UC Health
The Christ Hospital Health Network
University of Cincinnati College of Medicine
UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI PHYSICIANS COMPANY LLC

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Earl Van Horn Thompson IV, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

Payments by Company
Intuitive Surgical, Inc. $5,715 Da Vinci Surgical System
$5,715
Medrobotics Inc. $861
$861
Covidien LP $157
$157
Medtronic, Inc. $88 INTERSTIM
$88
TELA Bio, Inc. $35 Ovitex
$35
Other $53 ENSEAL Product Family
$37 		INTERSTIM
$16
Types of Payments
Education $4,596
Travel and Lodging $1,784
Food and Beverage $530

Biography

Dr. Earl Thompson's areas of specialization are general surgery and colon & rectal surgery; he sees patients in Cincinnati, OH and West Chester, OH. Dr. Thompson's areas of expertise include rectocele (posterior prolapse), rectal cancer, and colon cancer. He is a graduate of Weill Cornell Medical College. He is affiliated with UC Health, The Christ Hospital Health Network, and the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine. He welcomes new patients at his office inCincinnati, OH as reported by The Christ Hospital Health Network.

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