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Expertise of W. Raleigh Thompson, MD

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Biography

W. Raleigh Thompson, MD, FACS, is a former US Navy surgeon who is double-board certified in general surgery and pediatric surgery. As the Medical Director of Pediatric Surgery at AdventHealth for Children, he is an acknowledged leader in his field who performs complex, minimally invasive and highly delicate surgeries to address congenital diseases and birth defects in young children. A compassionate physician who is fluent in both English and Spanish, he clearly and thoroughly communicates with parents about their child's condition and treatment options. Areas in which he specializes include pediatric surgery, general surgery and surgical critical care. Dr. Thompson is a proud graduate of the University of South Florida College of Medicine and completed his residency training at the National Naval Medical Center in Bethesda, MD, followed by his advanced fellowship training in pediatric surgery at Children's National Medical Center in Washington, DC. Differentiators Dr. Thompson has extensive experience, having performed more than 10,000 procedures in busy pediatric centers over the past 25 years.

Personal Interests

Dr. Thompson loves to spend time with family and to travel.

Areas Served
Melbourne, FL | Orlando, FL | Tampa, FL
Languages Spoken
English, Spanish
Education

University Of South Florida

Residencies

Bethesda Naval Hospital

Children's National Medical Center

Bethesda National Medical Center

Board Certification

Pediatric Surgery: The American Board of Surgery

Ages Accepted
Newborns
Infants
Children
Adolescents

Insurances accepted by W. Raleigh Thompson, MD

Disclaimer:

The list below is for reference purposes only and is subject to change. Please check with your health plan to confirm that this doctor is included before scheduling an appointment.

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  • AdventHealth Advantage Plan
  • Allegiance
  • Oscar Health