Stephen R. Thompson

Stephen R Thompson MD, MEd, FRCSCOrthopedic Surgeon

Stephen R. Thompson, MD, MEd, FRCSC is a sports medicine orthopedic surgeon at Northern Light Orthopedics. He completed his medical school at the University of Sydney, Residency at University of Maryland and Fellowship at the Fowler-Kennedy Sport Medicine Clinic in London, Ontario and then his second at the Oakville Sports Injury Clinic in Oakville, Ontario.

Dr. Thompson is a recognized expert in sports medicine. He is the Co-Editor-in-Chief of the widely used and highly respected reference textbook DeLee and Drez’s Orthopedic Sports Medicine. Dr. Thompson has spent a significant time studying medical education and standardized testing. He has applied this knowledge in his role as the Editor-in-Chief of Miller's Review of Orthopedics, 6th edition, 7th edition and forthcoming 8th edition of Miller's Review of Orthopedics. He has also written the Handbook of Splinting and Casting.

Board Certifications

  • American Board of Orthopedic Surgery (Orthopedic Surgery)
  • Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada