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Dr. Margaret Thompson, MD

(63 Ratings)

Specializes in: General Surgery

Howard University College of Medicine (2000)

Professional interests include: breast biopsy, mastectomy (breast removal surgery), benign breast disease, and more.

2950 Cleveland Clinic Boulevard
Weston, FL 33331

1-877-463-2010

Dr. Margaret Thompson, MD is a general surgeon in Weston, FL specializing in general surgery. She graduated from Howard University College of Medicine in 2000 and has 24 years of experience. Dr. Margaret Thompson, MD is affiliated with Cleveland Clinic, CLEVELAND CLINIC FLORIDA A NONPROFIT CORPORATION and Cleveland Clinic Weston Hospital.

Office Locations

Address:

2950 Cleveland Clinic Boulevard
Weston, FL 33331

Some issues Dr. Margaret Thompson, MD can help you with:

Breast Biopsy

Breast biopsy is a procedure where a small sample of tissue is collected from the breast for testing. A physician may prescribe a breast biopsy for a variety of reasons, but they are most frequently prescribed for a lump found in the breast. Biopsy samples extracted are examined by pathologists in a laboratory setting and are tested to determine if they are cancerous or benign, or indicative of some other condition. Depending on the lab results, physicians may prescribe additional treatment. Other circumstances which may prompt a breast biopsy include:

Mammograms that detect other unusual features in the chest, such as a cyst or calcium deposit
Breast scans or ultrasounds that display abnormalities
Nipple changes, such as scaling, crusting, or bloody discharge

Breast biopsies are collected through several different procedures and the specific type of biopsy that a patient receives depends on the size, location, and features of a breast lump or irregularity. The three main methods of collecting a breast biopsy include:

Fine needle aspiration (FNA biopsy), where a thin needle is directed into a breast lump or abnormality, extracting a small sample of tissue or liquid
Core needle biopsy (CNB biopsy), where a hollow needle is directed into a breast lump or abnormality, extracting cylinders of tissue called "cores"
Open (surgical) biopsy, where a breast lump is removed through an incision in the breast

Fine needle aspiration (FNA) and core needle biopsy (CNB) are sometimes image-guided, where a mammogram, ultrasound, or MRI helps direct the physician performing the needle extraction.

Fine needle aspiration, the most common biopsy method, generally requires few patient preparations. It is recommended patients avoid using lotion, deodorant, and perfume prior to their biopsy procedure. FNA biopsy is performed with local anesthesia (topical numbing cream) and typically has a quick recovery, but patients may experience soreness for a few days. Core needle biopsy extracts slightly more tissue than an FNA biopsy.

Open (surgical) biopsy is more invasive and requires general anesthesia, where patients are put to sleep during the procedure. Patients must fast prior to the surgery. After the biopsy is performed, patients are monitored in a recovery room for a time before being discharged, when they will need someone else to provide transportation.

Although some may consider breast biopsy to be a simple procedure, it can catch critical issues - particularly breast cancer - that impact wellness. If a breast biopsy reveals an underlying condition like life-threatening cancer, patients can receive the diagnosis and medical treatment that is necessary for their long-term health.

Mastectomy (Breast Removal Surgery)

Mastectomy is the surgical removal of all or part of the breasts, most frequently associated with breast cancer treatment (for both male and female breast cancer patients). Breast cancer patients who receive a mastectomy typically have undergone other treatments, such as chemotherapy, radiation, and less invasive breast-conserving surgery (lumpectomy). If these treatments are unsuccessful, oncologists may eventually prescribe a mastectomy. Other conditions that may prompt a mastectomy include:

Two or more cancerous regions in the same breast
Inability to receive chemotherapy or radiation therapy
High likelihood of recurring breast cancer
Large tumor that is bigger than two inches across
Pregnancy that prohibits radiation therapy
Preexisting conditions like lupus or scleroderma

Notably, some patients may elect to undergo mastectomy without a breast cancer diagnosis. Preventative (prophylactic) mastectomy is performed on those with a high risk of breast cancer, such as having a family history of the disease or carrying the breast cancer BRCA1 or BRCA2 gene. Preventative mastectomy substantially reduces one's chances of developing breast cancer in the future, but it cannot wholly prevent it.

Surgical oncologists perform several types of mastectomies, depending upon the severity of the breast cancer (including factors such as its location and spread), as well as the patients' own aesthetic and personal choices. The six main types of mastectomy include:

Total mastectomy, where the surgical oncologist removes an entire breast, including parts like the pectoral chest muscle, skin, and nipple.
Radical mastectomy, where the surgical oncologist removes the entire breast, underarm lymph nodes, pectoral chest muscles, and outer skin and nipple. One of the most invasive forms of mastectomy, radical mastectomy is infrequently performed.
Modified radical mastectomy, where the surgical oncologist completes a total mastectomy and also removes the underarm lymph nodes. This procedure is slightly less invasive than radical mastectomy.
Skin-sparing mastectomy, where the surgical oncologist removes cancerous breast tissue and nipple, but leaves most of breast skin. This method is used in conjunction with breast reconstruction, as implants can be added below the skin. Skin-sparing mastectomy often requires a treatment team with a surgical oncologist and a plastic surgeon experienced in breast procedures.
Nipple-sparing mastectomy, where the surgical oncologist removes cancerous breast tissue and leaves the nipple and most of the breast skin. This method is only available to patients in the early stages of breast cancer. Similar to skin-sparing mastectomy, this procedure is frequently performed with breast reconstruction.

Any of these procedures can be done on both breasts, in which case the procedure would be known as a double mastectomy. For example, a surgical oncologist might perform a total or nipple-sparing mastectomy on both breasts. Double mastectomies are often used as a preventive surgery for those who are at risk of developing breast cancer later on in life.

Patients have one or two days of hospital stay before returning home from their mastectomy procedures. Full recovery can take several months, but some patients find they are able to resume normal activity within one month of their mastectomy. Patients are advised to limit arm and chest movements whenever possible.

After surgery, patients must also adjust to changes in their appearance. While some patients choose to receive breast reconstruction, other patients may decide to wear prosthetic breasts or will simply embrace their new chest.

Mastectomies permit patients to conquer cancer and lead healthy, thriving lives as breast cancer survivors.

In The News

“My breast surgeon, Dr. Margaret Thompson, literally held my hand every step of the...”—"Allie Santana's Survival Story: Breast cancer patient Allie Santana feels 'obligation to be a vessel of hope'", South Florida Sun-Sentinel, September 2016

“"The failure of other parents to safely vaccinate their children against these diseases puts Liam and these other children at risk- and that risk includes death," Liam's doctor Margaret Thompson,...”—"When the choice isn't yours: Families of pediatric cancer patients live in fear amidst measles outbreak", Fox News, May 2015

“Cleveland Clinic in Florida, Weston, announced the addition of two oncology specialists: Gustavo Fernandez and Margaret Thompson.”—"PEOPLE ON THE MOVE", South Florida Sun-Sentinel, January 2008

breast procedures	9
cancer surgery	10
diagnostic procedures	9
doctor visit	133
excision	19
lymph node procedures	20
open surgery	9

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	74
Black	27
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	62
From 75 to 84	37
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	34
Dementia	0
Cancer	56

breast procedures	11
cancer surgery	12
diagnostic procedures	10
doctor visit	136
excision	22
lymph node procedures	23
open surgery	10

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	81
Black	25
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	76
From 75 to 84	27
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	27
Dementia	0
Cancer	50

diagnostic procedures	11
doctor visit	205
excision	9
lymph node procedures	23
open surgery	11

**Gender**
Male	26
Female	306

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	196
Black	84
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	196
From 75 to 84	76
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	30
Dementia	0
Cancer	57

breast procedures	13
cancer surgery	14
diagnostic procedures	10
doctor visit	197
excision	24
lymph node procedures	22
open surgery	10

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	108
Black	33
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	96
From 75 to 84	44
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	21
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	25
Dementia	0
Cancer	60

breast procedures	9
cancer surgery	10
diagnostic procedures	14
doctor visit	175
excision	24
lymph node procedures	27
open surgery	14

**Gender**
Male	17
Female	147

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	95
Black	32
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	91
From 75 to 84	48
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	32
Dementia	0
Cancer	60

breast procedures	12
cancer surgery	13
diagnostic procedures	15
doctor visit	206
excision	28
lymph node procedures	33
open surgery	15

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	122
Black	29
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	110
From 75 to 84	45
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	25
Dementia	9
Cancer	60

breast procedures	23
cancer surgery	24
diagnostic procedures	17
doctor visit	234
excision	41
lymph node procedures	34
open surgery	17

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	138
Black	38
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	112
From 75 to 84	57
85 and over	16
Less than 65	20

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	20
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	28
Dementia	10
Cancer	66

doctor visit	204

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	98
Black	34
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	98
From 75 to 84	42
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	25
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	27
Dementia	0
Cancer	62

breast procedures	56
cancer surgery	43
diagnostic procedures	47
doctor visit	328
excision	90
lymph node procedures	67
open surgery	47

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Margaret Thompson, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Margaret Thompson, MD treated as a general surgeon in Weston, FL were excision, lymph node procedures, breast procedures and cancer surgery.

breast procedures	20
cancer surgery	18
diagnostic procedures	17
doctor visit	205
excision	34
lymph node procedures	31
open surgery	17

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Margaret Thompson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	4
Female	45

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	30
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	91
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	37
85 and over	1
Less than 65	2
65 to 74	84

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Margaret Thompson, MD From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Margaret Thompson, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, cancer and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	50
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	4
Osteoporosis	14
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	22
Atrial Fibrillation	3
Cancer	47
Dementia	1

Education & Training

Dr. Margaret Thompson, MD graduated from Howard University College of Medicine in 2000. She is certified by the Surgery - General Surgery and has a state license in Florida.

Medical School: Howard University College of Medicine (2000)

Board Certification: Surgery - General Surgery

Licensed In: Florida

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Margaret Thompson, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Cleveland Clinic

CLEVELAND CLINIC FLORIDA A NONPROFIT CORPORATION

Cleveland Clinic Weston Hospital

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Margaret Thompson, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.98 out of 5 stars based on 63 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Margaret Thompson, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Weston, FL.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Medtronic Xomed, Inc.	$71 Advanced Energy Cutting Device $71
Medtronic USA, Inc.	$16 Intact $16
HOLOGIC INC	$16 BioZorb $16

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$102

Biography

Dr. Margaret Thompson practices general surgery. Patient ratings for Dr. Thompson average 5.0 stars (out of 5). Her areas of expertise include the following: breast pain, breast cancer surgery, and gynecomastia. Dr. Thompson is affiliated with Cleveland Clinic. Dr. Thompson studied medicine at Howard University College of Medicine.