Jesse Eldon Thompson, M.D., was a man of vision with
THOMPSON’S LEGACY LIVES ON
at Baylor through vascular surgery fellowships
Prior to his retirement in 1992, Dr. Thompson person-
a deeply held belief in education. He was known by col-
ally trained more than 60 of these physicians, including
leagues, students and friends as reserved, thoughtful and
Gregory Pearl, M.D., division chief of vascular surgery at
driven by a compelling desire to reach the highest possible
Baylor Dallas. “I was extremely fortunate to serve as the
level of professional competence.
last of Dr. Thompson’s vascular fellows prior to his retirement. He was one of the bright