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OUR DOCTOR Dr. Donald R. Thigpen is a native of Westlake, Louisiana. He is a McNeese State University graduate, and a graduate of Texas Chiropractic College in Houston, Texas. He has a total of 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 a 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 was an undergraduate student at McNeese State University in Lake Charles, Louisiana. In May of 2000, he received his Bachelor of Science degree in pre-medical biological sciences from McNeese State University, graduating cum laude. 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. In addition to the experience listed above, Dr. Thigpen formerly practiced chiropractic medicine in the city of Sulphur, Louisiana before opening his own practice in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Currently, as an instructor for the Louisiana Institute of Massage Therapy, Dr. Thigpen is also a teacher of human anatomy, physiology, and pathology. He is a member of the Chiropractic Association of Louisiana, American Chiropractic Association, Louisiana Chiropractic Political Action Committee, and the Federation of Chiropractic Education and Research, the Better Business Bureau, National Federation for Independent Business, and SWLA Business Network. Dr. Thigpen also enjoys activities such as traveling, photography, golf, snow skiing, scuba diving, snorkeling, fishing, camping, hiking, racquetball and softball. OUR STAFF We have a wonderful staff! Courtesy and kindness is our foremost concern. We are willing to work with you on all issues, including financial issues. We are available to answer any questions you may have, so feel free to ask. OUR STAFF MEMBERS INCLUDE:
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