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Donald R. Thigpen, D.C., B.S., L.M.T. is a native of Westlake, Louisiana and is a graduate of McNeese State University, the Louisiana Institute of Massage Therapy, and Texas Chiropractic College in Houston, Texas, totaling eight years in institutions of higher learning.
Dr. Thigpen received his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Texas Chiropractic College and was valedictorian of his graduating class. While at Texas Chiropractic College, Dr. Thigpen received an extensive education in human anatomy, physiology, pathology, and other clinical and biological sciences. In May of 2001, under the direction of Dr. Bill McGimsey, Ph.D., Dr.
Thigpen was appointed to the position of gross anatomy lab instructor and assisted students in the dissection of human cadavers. He retained this position for 2 years performing dissections on over 150 human cadavers. In January of 2002, under the direction of Dr. Hasnaa Shafik, M.D., Ph.D, Dr. Thigpen was appointed to the position of histopathology lab instructor where he assisted students in the microscopic identification of human tissues and diseases.
Dr. Thigpen's experience includes a chiropractic internship along with rotations in neurosurgery and rheumatology. His rotation in neurosurgery was conducted under the supervision of Dr. Edward Murphy, M.D., at St. Joseph's Hospital in Houston, Texas, and his rotation in rheumatology was conducted under the supervision of Dr. Martin Lidsky, M.D., at the Veteran's Affair's Medical Center in Houston, Texas.
Prior to attending Texas Chiropractic College in Houston, Texas, Dr. Thigpen completed his undergraduate studies at McNeese State University in Lake Charles, Louisiana. In May of 2000, he graduated cum laude and received a Bachelor of Science degree in pre-medical biological sciences. While at MSU, because of his academic standing, he was selected by MSU faculty to participate in the Senior Honors Thesis research project, which he completed under the direction of Dr. Ray Neyland, Ph.D.
As a graduate of the Louisiana Institute of Massage Therapy, Dr. Thigpen was valedictorian of the class of August 2000. He was a nationally certified and licensed massage therapist in the state of Texas from 2001 until 2004. Currently, Dr. Thigpen practices chiropractic medicine in Lake Charles, LA. Also, as an instructor for the Louisiana Institute of Massage Therapy, he teaches human anatomy, physiology, and pathology.
Dr. Thigpen is a member of the Chiropractic Association of Louisiana, American Chiropractic Association, Louisiana Chiropractic Political Action Committee, Federation of Chiropractic Education and Research, Better Business Bureau, and National Federation for Independent Business.
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