About
R. Scott Thompson, MD, is a board-eligible internal medicine physician practicing in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Biology, Magna Cum Laude, from Texas Christian University in 1983. He then completed his Doctorate of Medicine at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School in 1987. He trained for both his internship and residency in internal medicine at Eastern Virginia Norfolk General in Norfolk, Virginia, finishing in 1990.
Before settling into private practice, Dr. Thompson served in the United States Air Force. He led the Department of Internal Medicine at England Air Force Base and later at Barksdale Air Force Base. During the Gulf War, he deployed with the 23rd Air Transportable Hospital, Tactical Air Command, in Saudi Arabia. He holds a Bale Doneen Endorsement, a credential focused on cardiovascular disease prevention. Since 2007, he has served as Medical Director of Beacon Hospice. He carries an affiliation with East Cooper Regional Medical Center. Outside of medicine, Dr. Thompson enjoys boating, golf, and hiking.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
Texas Christian University, Bachelor of Science, Biology, Magna Cum Laude, 1983
Medical School
University of Texas Southwestern Medical School, Doctorate of Medicine, 1987
Residency
Internal Medicine, Eastern Virginia Norfolk General, Norfolk, VA, 1988-1990
Additional Training
Internship: Eastern Virginia Norfolk General, Norfolk, VA, 1987-1988
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Thompson right for?
Dr. Thompson is a strong fit for adults seeking a thorough, relationship-driven internist. Patients managing chronic conditions like type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol, or hypertension benefit from his preventive focus. He works well with patients who value direct, after-hours access to their physician. Those who want comprehensive annual wellness screenings and a custom health plan will find his model well-suited to their goals.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Thompson specializes in internal medicine with a strong emphasis on preventive care. He focuses on early detection of illness and chronic condition management. He treats patients with type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol, and hypertension, among other conditions.
Yes. Dr. Thompson holds a Bale Doneen Endorsement, a credential specifically focused on cardiovascular disease prevention and arterial health. This training informs his approach to proactive risk assessment.
Dr. Thompson earned his medical degree from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School in 1987. He completed both his internship and internal medicine residency at Eastern Virginia Norfolk General in Norfolk, Virginia.
Yes. Dr. Thompson served in the United States Air Force. He led internal medicine departments at England Air Force Base and Barksdale Air Force Base. He also deployed to Saudi Arabia during the Gulf War with the 23rd Air Transportable Hospital.
Yes. Dr. Thompson provides 24/7 after-hours phone access to his patients. Members can reach him directly by phone on evenings and weekends for urgent concerns.
Dr. Thompson holds an affiliation with East Cooper Regional Medical Center in the Mount Pleasant area. This connection supports patients who require hospital-level care.
Yes. Dr. Thompson offers same- and next-day appointments. His smaller panel size makes this level of access possible.
Dr. Thompson delivers the MDVIP Wellness Program to his members. It includes comprehensive screenings, advanced diagnostic testing, and a custom wellness plan tailored to each patient's health goals.
Many patients maintain long-term relationships with Dr. Thompson. At least one member has been a patient for roughly eighteen years, reflecting a practice built on trust and continuity.
Yes. Dr. Thompson has served as Medical Director of Beacon Hospice since 2007. He brings that breadth of clinical experience to his Mount Pleasant internal medicine practice.
Doctor profile last updated April 4, 2026