Department of Otolaryngology - UT Memphis

EDUCATION:
B.A., University of California, Riverside, California, 1972.
M.D., University of California Medical School, Los Angeles, CA1976.

M.B.A.: Anderson School of Business, University of California, Los Angeles, CA, 1994.

UNIVERSITY APPOINTMENTS:
Lecturer, University of Southern California School of Medicine, Los Angeles, CA,
(1981-1986).
Assistant Clinical Professor, University of Southern California School of Medicine,
Los Angeles, CA, (1986-1994).

Associate Clinical Professor, University of Southern California School of Medicine,
Los Angeles, CA, (1994).

Associate Professor of Pediatrics, University of Tennessee Health Science Center,
Memphis, TN, (1994-present).

Associate Professor, Department of Otolaryngology- Head and Neck Surgery,
University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, TN, 1994-1999.

Adjunct Associate Professor, Department of Hearing and Speech Pathology,

University of Memphis, 1998-present.

Professor, Department of Otolaryngology- Head and Neck Surgery, University of

Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, TN, 1999-present.

Associate Dean, Graduate Medical Education, University of Tennessee Health Science

Center, Memphis, TN, 1999-2001.

Associate Dean, Continuing Medical Education, University of Tennessee Health Science

Center, Memphis, TN, 1999-2001.

Interim Chairman, Department of Otolaryngology- Head and Neck Surgery, University of

Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, TN, 2000-2001.

Chairman, Department of Otolaryngology- Head and Neck Surgery, University of

Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, TN, 2001-present.

CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE:

American Board of Otolaryngology, 1981.

Tennessee, 1994-present.

Arkansas, 1995-present.

SOSIETY MEMBERSHIP:
American Medical Society, 1981-
American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, 1983-
American Academy of Pediatrics, 1989-
American College of Surgeons, 1992-
Tennessee Medical Association - Memphis, 1994-
Shelby County Otolaryngology Society - Memphis, 1994-
Shelby County Pediatric Society - Memphis, 1995-
Southern Medical Society, 1996-
Society of University Otolaryngologists, 1997-
Arkansas Medical Society, 1999-

PUBLICATIONS:

Acute Cholecystitis in the Elderly- A Surgical Emergency; Morrow DJ, Thompson JW, Wilson SE. Arch Surg 113:1149-52, 1978.

Lateral Wall of Olfactory Fossa in Determining Intracranial Extension of Sinus Carcinomas. Pagani JJ, Thompson JW, Mancuso A, Hanafee W. Amer. Jrnl Rad l33:497-501, 1979.

Pitfalls in Radiographic Diagnosis of Stenosis of the Internal Auditory Canal. Pagani JJ, Thompson JW, Hanafee W. Laryngoscope 2:322-325, 1980.

Inverting Papillomas of the Nose and Paranasal Sinuses. Calcaterra TE, Thompson JW, Paglia DE. Laryngoscope l:53-60, 1980.

Antral Ethmoid Decompression of the Nose and Paranasal Sinuses. Calcaterra TE, Thompson, JW. Laryngoscope 12:1941-49, 1980.

CT of Nasopharynx Normal and Variants of Normal. Bohman L, Mancuso A,Thompson JW, Hanafee W. Radiol 137:113-21, 1980.

Epidermolysis Bullosa Dystrophic of the Larynx and Trachea. Acute Airway Obstruction. Thompson JW, Amed AR, Dudley JP. Ann Otol Rhinol Laryngol 89:428-29, 1980.

A CT Approach to Benign Nasopharyngeal Masses. Bohman L, Mancuso A, Thompson JW, Hanafee W. Amer Jrnl Roentgeneg 136:137-80, 1981.

Kimura's Disease - Angioblastic Lymphoid Hyperplasia-Laser Excision (Case Report and Literature Review). Thompson JW, Coleman M, Ward PH. Arch Otol Rhinol Laryngol 107:316-19, 1981.

Papilloma of the Larynx and Tracheobronchial Tree in Children. Cohen SR, Geller KA, Thompson JW, Seltzer S. Ann Otol Rhinol Laryngol 91:417-24, 1982.

Successful Management of Narcotizing Fasciitis of Neck-Case Report. Thompson JW, Coleman M. Ear Nose Throat Jrnl 1982; 61:1.

Laryngeal Paralysis in Children. A Long-Term Retrospective Study. Cohen SR, Geller GA, Birns JW, Thompson JW. Ann Otol Rhinol Laryngol 91:417-24, 1982.

Foregut Cysts in Children. Diagnosis and Management. Cohen SR, Geller KA, Birns JW, Thompson JW. Ann Otol Rhinol Laryngol 91:622-27, 1982.

Voice Change in the Pediatric Patient. Cohen SR, Thompson JW, Geller KA, Birns JW. Ann Otol Rhinol Laryngol 92:437-44, 1983.

Experimental Surgical Correction of Superior Laryngeal Nerve Paralysis. Thompson JW, Ward PH, Schwartz IR. Ann Otol Rhinol Laryngol 49:498-508, 1984.

Spontaneous Perforation of the Esophagus as a Manifestation of Dermatomyositis. Thompson JW. Ann Otol Rhinol Laryngol 93:464-67, 1984.

Head and Neck Manifestations of Goltz's Syndrome. Thompson JW. Otol Rhino Laryngol- Head and Neck Surgery 2:1135-36, 1985.

Foregut Cysts Presenting as Neck Masses. A Report of Three Children. Cohen SR, Thompson JW, Brennan LP. Ann Otol Rhinol Laryngol 94:433-36, 1985.

Lymphangiomas of the Larynx in Infants and Children. A Survey of Pediatric Lymphangioma. Cohen SR, Thompson JW. Ann Otol Rhinol Laryngol Supp 127:1-20, 1986.

Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma of the Larynx in Children. Cohen SR, Thompson JW, Siegel SE. Ann Otol Rhinol Laryngol 96:357-61, 1987.

Variants of Mobius Syndrome and Central Neurologic Impairment. Lindeman Procedure in Children. Cohen SR, Thompson JW. Ann Otol Rhinol Laryngol 96:93-100, 1987.

The Use of Botulinum to Lateralize True Vocal Cords. A Biochemical Method to Relieve Bilateral Abductor Vocal Cord Paralysis. Cohen SR, Thompson JW. Ann Otol Rhinol Laryngol 96:534-41, 1987.

Anesthesia Management of Microlaryngeal Laser Surgery in Children. Cohen SR, Herbert WI, Thompson JW. Ann. Otol Rhinol Laryngol 98:347-48, 1988.

Retropharyngeal Abscess in Children: A Retrospective and Historical Analysis. Thompson JW, Cohen SR, Reddix P. Laryngoscope 98:589-92, 1988.

Congenital Stenosis of the Lower Esophagus Associated with Leiomyomata and Leiomyosarcoma of the Gastrointestinal Tract. A Report of a Family. Cohen SR, Thompson JW, Sherman NJ. Ann Otol Rhinol Laryngol 97:454-59, 1988.

Transmastoid Encephaloceles. A Case Report. Thompson JW, Inter Jrnl Ped Otol Rhinol Laryngol 15:179-84, 1988.

Anesthetic Management of Microlaryngeal Surgery in Children: Apneic Technique Anesthesia. Cohen SR, Herbert WI, Thompson JW. Laryngoscope 98(3):347-48, 1988.

Cardiac Arrest Associated with Halothane Anesthesia in a Patient Receiving Theophylline. Richard W, Thompson JW, Lewis G. Ann of Allergy 61:83-84, 1988.

Botulinum Toxin for Relief of Bilateral Abductor Paralysis of the Larynx: Histologic Study in an Animal Model. Cohen SR, Thompson JW, Camilon FS Jr. Ann Otol Rhinol Laryngol 98:213-16, 1989.

Management of Bilateral Carotid Body Tumors and a Glomus Jugular Tumor in a Child. Thompson JW, Cohen SR. Int Jrnl Ped Otol Rhinol Laryngol 17:75-87, 1989.

Ventral Cleft of the Larynx. A Rare Congenital Laryngeal Defect. Symptoms and Diagnosis. Cohen SR, Thompson JW. Ann Otol Rhinol Laryngol 99:281-85, 1990.

Vocal Cord Paralysis and Superior Laryngeal Nerve Dysfunction in Reye's Syndrome. Thompson JW, Rosenthal P, Camilon FS Jr. Archives of Otolaryngology 116:46-48, 1990.

Otitic Candidiasis in Children. An Evaluation of the Problem and Effectiveness of Ketaconazole in 10 Patients. Cohen SR, Thompson JW. Ann Otol Rhinol Laryngol 99:427-431, 1990.

Esophagotracheal Perforation During an Emergency Intubation. Reyes G, Galvis AG, Thompson JW. Am Jrnl Emerg. Med. 10(3):223-25, 1992.

Association of Down's Syndrome and Segmental Tracheal Stenosis with Ring Tracheal Cartilages: A Review of Nine Cases. Wells TR, Landing BH, Shamszadeh MD, Thompson JW, Bove KE, Caron KH. Pediatric Pathology 12(5):673-82, 1992.

Invasive Mucormycosis in an Otherwise Healthy Teenager. Thompson JW. Proceedings of the Pacific Coast Oto-Ophthalmologic Society 77: 240, 1992.

Endoscopic Vocal Cord Evaluation in Myelomeningocele Children. Thompson JW, Jacobs R. European J. Peds Surgery 2:41-42, 1993.

Fatal Outcome in Absent Right Pulmonary Artery ENT Manifestations. Thompson JW. Proceedings of the Pacific Coast Oto-Ophthalmologic Society 77:33-34 1992.

Effects of Global Competition on Health Care Administration in Finland and the United States. Thompson JW, Stocks RM, Shmerling JE, Dempsey J. Arch Otol-HNS 122:241-250: 1996.

Antimicrobials Prescribed for Otitis Media in a Pediatric Medicaid Population. White LL, Holimon JT, Portner TS, Wan JY, Thompson JW. Am Jrnl Health-Sys Pharm 53:2963-9, 1996.

Evaluation and Management of Hemoptysis in Infants and Children. Thompson JW, Stocks RM. Ann Otol Rhinol Laryngol 105:516-520, 1996.

Brief Bilateral Vocal Cord Paralysis After Insecticide Poisoning: A New Variant Toxicity Syndrome. Thompson JW, Stocks RM. Arch Otol-HNS 123:93-96, 1997.

Pediatric Aerodigestive Foreign Body Ingestion and Complications: Relationship to Timeliness of Diagnosis. Reilly JS, Thompson JW, Mac Arthur C. Laryngoscope 107:17-20,1997.

Unusual Neck Masses Secondary to Jugular Venous Abnormalities: Case Report and Discussions. Stocks RM and Thompson JW. Amer. Surg 4:305-309, 1997.

Fire in the Operating Room During Tracheostomy: Report of Three Cases. Thompson JW, Stocks RM. Southern Medical Journal 91:243-247,1998.

Airways Management of Neonates with Antenatally Detected Head and Neck Anomalies. Stocks RM, Egerman RS, Woodson GE, Bower CM, Thompson JW, Wiet GJ. Archives of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery 6:641-645, 1997.

Successful Medical Therapy for Deeply Invasive Facial Injection due to Pythium Insidiosum in a Child. Thompson JW, English RH. Clin Infect Dis 27:1388-93, 1998.

Definitive Localization of Isolatedtracheoesophageal Fistula Using Bronchoscopy and Esophagoscopy for Guidelines Placement. Garcia NM, Thompson JW, Shout DB. J Pediatric Surg 27:1388-93,1998.

Recurrent Respiratory Papillomatosis. Derkay CS, Rimell FL, Thompson JW. Head and Neck Surg 20:418-24,1998.

Preliminary results of the use of indole-3 carbinol for recurrent respiratory papillomatosis. Rosen CA, Woodson GE, Thompson JW. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 118:810-15,1998.

Effects of Mandated Medicaid Managed Care on Experience of Pediatric Residents in Continuity Clinic. Nelson DD, Chesney RW, Thompson JW. Journal Pediatrics (Submitted). 1998.

Presentation and Management of Cholesteotoma in Children. Thompson JW. Pediatric Review 20:134-136, 1999.

Pediatric Hospitals' and Physician Strategies for the 21st Century. Thompson JW, Chesney RW, Stocks RM, Shmerling J, Herron P. Clinical Pediatrics 38:259-263,1999.

Pediatric Physician Strategy for the Next Century. Thompson JW, Chesney RW. Clinical
Pediatrics 38:265-268,1999.

Severe Combined Immune Deficiency Presentation in Otolaryngology. Stocks RM, Thompson JW. Annals of Oto Rhino Laryngol 108:403-407,1999.

Malignant Infantile Osteopetrosis. Stocks RM, Thompson JW. Arch of Otolaryngology 24:689-691, 1999.

Initial Results from the National Registry for Juvenile-Onset Recurrent Respiratory Papillimatosis. Armstrong LR, Derkay CS, Reeves WC, Stocks RM, Thompson JW. Archives of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surg 125:743-748, 1999.

Mission-Based Management Program, AAMC Report of the Clinical Panel. Thompson JW. Academic Medicine. May, 2000.

Acquisitions of Hearing Aids and Assistance Listening Devices Among the Pediatric Hearing Impaired Population. Leake F, Thompson JW. International Jour Ped Oto Rhinol Laryngol. Vol. 52, No. 3. June, 2000.

Assessment of Gastric Electrical Activity and Autonomic Function Among Patients with Gastroesophageal Reflux. Jackson AL, Rashed H, Cardoso S, Wong F, Werkman R, Thompson JW, Abell TL. Digestive Diseases and Sciences. Vol. 45, No. 9. September, 2000.

BOOK CHAPTERS:

Neonatal Airway Problems, Thompson JW. Cohen SR. First edition Pediatric Care of the ICN Graduate Editor - Ballard R; WB Saunders, 1988.

Pediatric Allergy & Otitis Media, Thompson JW. First Edition, Pediatric Allergy Editor,

Rachelefskey G; WB Saunders, 1996.

History of Pediatric Sinus Surgery, Thompson JW. First Edition, Pediatric Sinus Surgery Editor, Lazar R; WB Saunders, February, 2000.

Inhalational Injury, Thompson JW. First Edition, The Larynx, Editor, Ossoff R., Shapshay S, Woodson G., Netherville JL; Lippincott, Williams and Wilkins, April, 2000.

Problems in Pediatric Otolaryngology. Snowden RT, Samant S, Thompson JW. Essentials of Pediatrics Fifth Edition. Interprint-New Delhi, 1999.

Diseases of Ear, Nose and Throat. Snowden RT, Samant S, Thompson JW. Reprint from GHAI Essential Pediatrics, 5th Edition, Chapter 14, pages 332-343. July, 2000.

RESEARCH INTERESTS:

Pediatric Laryngology-Neurology, Virology.

Tonsillectomy in OSA, does it improve school performance as measured by pre-surgery and oost-surgery T-Cap Scores.

Recurrent Laryngeal Papilloma:

On going research with Malcomb Brennan MD initially at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and Baylor University, on sensitized lymphocytes for the treatment of laryngeal papilloma.

Measurements of Serum Interlukins IL-10 and IL-12 as Predictors of Severity of Disease in Laryngeal Papillomatosis (IRB-Approved ongoing research project).

I3C as a therapeutic agent in management of Recurrent Laryngeal Papillon (IRR-Approved ongoing clinical research project).

Cidovir as a therapeutic agent in management of Recurrent Laryngeal Papillon (FRB approved ongoing clinical research project).

IL-2, IL-2S, IL-10 and TNF Correlation with histological typing of Laryngeal Papillomas as prognostic workers.