CHI Health has announced that Dr. Rick Thompson is the new president of Nebraska Heart in Lincoln. He will oversee the 23 physicians and many nurses, providers and support staff at the hospital. In addition to his leadership role, Dr. Thompson will also continue caring for patients as a cardiothoracic surgeon.
Dr. Thompson has been practicing in the Lincoln community for 12 years. In 2013, Dr. Thompson became the first physician in Nebraska to perform a robotic lobectomy.
“When I came to Nebraska in 2011, I recognized CHI Health Nebraska Heart as a premier hospital for cardiac surgery and cardiac care,” Thompson says. “Having the opportunity to lead this team, while also continuing to care for patients, is an honor. I’m excited to continue
building on Nebraska Heart’s success. It is my goal to provide the highest quality care to cardiac and vascular patients across the region.”
CHI Health Nebraska Heart is the only dedicated cardiovascular hospital in Nebraska, providing state-of-the-art cardiac, vascular and thoracic care. Among its services, the hospital includes 63 licensed beds, three catheterization labs, three operating suites and a 24-hour walk-in chest pain center.
Nebraska Heart’s cardiologists provide outreach care at more than 30 clinics throughout Nebraska and Kansas. Dr. Thompson will continue seeing patients outside of Lincoln, including clinics in Grand Island, Columbus and Hastings.