Dr. Landon Thompson
Meet Dr. Landon Thompson
About Me
Dr. Landon Thompson is an ophthalmologist caring for patients across Eastern Idaho. Born and raised in Idaho Falls, he graduated magna cum laude from Brigham Young University–Idaho and earned his medical degree at the Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine at Marshall University, where he was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society. He completed ophthalmology residency training at Wake Forest Baptist in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, receiving advanced surgical training in modern cataract techniques and comprehensive eye disease management.
Dr. Thompson treats a wide range of conditions, including cataracts, pterygium, and disorders of the optic nerve. He also evaluates and manages glaucoma, diabetic eye disease, macular degeneration, dry eye, and bothersome flashes and floaters. Patients appreciate his straightforward explanations, careful attention to goals, and collaborative approach with referring eye doctors. He is excited to serve the communities of Idaho Falls, Rexburg, and Pocatello, and is committed to bringing the latest techniques home to where he grew up. Outside the clinic, he enjoys time with his wife, Maddie, and their four children.
Training
Ophthalmology
Wake Forest Baptist School of Medicine
ResidencyMD
Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine
Medical School
Undergraduate Studies
Brigham Young University–Idaho
Undergraduate
Awards & Honors
Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society
Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine
Certifications & Licensure
- Licensed In
- ID
- License Numbers
- 1271345
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