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Dr. William Thompson, MD

Dr. William Thompson, MD

Pain Medicine*
15+ years of experience

Dr. William Thompson, MD is a pain medicine physician in Mesa, AZ and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Medical College of Wisconsin in 2005. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Banner University Medical Center Phoenix and The Core Institute Specialty Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.7 Star Rating
Based on 219 reviews 4.7 Star Rating (219 reviews)

The CORE Institute

1500 S Dobson Rd Ste 202 Mesa, AZ 85202
Telehealth available

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Dr. Thompson's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Thompson

4.7
219 ratings, 173 with a written review
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Left Knee Pain
His take over manner. Very informative and offered ablation.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 24, 2025
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Post procedure sent me home pretty wobbly
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 24, 2025
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Check up
Very friendly always makes me feel good about my health. Listen to how I'm feeling about my pains.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 19, 2025
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Dr. Thompson is the best!
Dr Thompson had the ability to connect to his patients. Po Not only does he help you understand what your physical problem is but makes you a vital part in the treatment plan. He gives you options of what could be done and respects when you are not ready for parts of it. I appreciate that. When he has done all he can to help you, he lets you know that another course of action might be in order. In my case, I had a hip replaced. I am grateful that I did. Dr. Thompson was right from the beginning, it was needed. I truly learned to trust him. I recommend Dr. Thompson to anyone who has pain.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 19, 2025
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Been going to him for a dozen years
Smart, straight shooter, just what you want in a Doctor.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 19, 2025
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Never again
The surgery staff is new. I would have been treated better if I was a dog. A week after my procedure I still cannot turn my neck. Never again
What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Apr 14, 2025
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A Good doctor
Telehealth
he’s the best doctor that I know he listened very well and did a awesome job on my procedure
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 14, 2025
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Perfection
Honestly I had a lot of fear & anxiety going into this appointment. I could not have asked for anything more from this dr. He heard me. I did not feel like a rushed number on a clipboard Thank you Dr Thompson!
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 14, 2025
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Very likely!
The visit was great. Dr Thompson answered all my questions. The staff is great!
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 12, 2025
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CARE is at The CORE
Pain management is more than medicine and Dr. Thompson‘s patient care is 5-Star. He is thorough with his approach to pain management by making his patients feel comfortable and prioritizing communication. He enters each session with a warm smile and a gentle handshake —- it sets the tone for the appointnent. He is a fantastic knowledgable resource on specialized topic, therefore I always exit wiser and more hopeful than I entered. I appreciate his services and the care of his staff. CARE is definitely at the CORE.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 12, 2025
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Truly Understanding
Dr. Thompson is a very sympathetic and understanding doctor. He completely let me state my fears, concerns and desires and then gave me several options to choose from. He was never judgmental and when I decided on a course of action for my own care, he abided by my decisions. I would highly recommend him.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 12, 2025
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Dr Thompson is very knowledgeable about the spine and how to treat patients concerns. Very helpful and informative.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 12, 2025
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A Friendly and Capable Physician
I have been seeing Dr Thompson for quite a number of years for pain and am very happy with his work and his demeanor. Very friendly and great humor as well as knowledge.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 10, 2025
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Ride
Saw him three times. Every time he was rude.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
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Apr 09, 2025
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Hip injection
Office is very professional and timely. Both the Dr and assistant were very friendly and answered all my questions. We discussed my iodine allergy and he made sure to use a different contrast agent. My hip injection was quick and pain less.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 08, 2025
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Very friendly and super helpful.
Provided some no surgical options which is great.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 05, 2025
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Very good
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 05, 2025
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Best pain management Physician
Knows my pain levels and when to order procedure to alleviate my pain.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Stan – Mar 29, 2025
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Highly likely!
Always greeted by their great front office staff and assisted by their amazing nurses until I leave. What’s not to like? Doc is a great guy and very knowledgeable.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Bob Straub – Mar 29, 2025
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Amazing and kind
He has been with me from the start. I had two spinal surgeries last year. He is a brilliant doctor. One doesn’t always get a great doctor and kindness.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Mar 29, 2025
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About Me

care philosophy

During my training as an anesthesiologist, I gained appreciation for the value of continuity with my patients, which can be difficult to have when you work in the operating room. I chose to specialize in pain medicine because it offers me the opportunity...read more

biography

Degrees: MD - Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI BS - McGill University, Quebec, Canada

Fellowship: Pain Medicine - Harvard Medical School, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston, MA

Residency: ...
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  • Pain Medicine

  • Interventional Pain Medicine

  • Pain Management

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • Harvard University Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

    Fellowship Hospital
  • Ucla Medical Center

    Residency Hospital
  • St Luke's Medical Center

    Internship Hospital
  • Medical College Of Wisconsin

    Medical School, 2005
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Anesthesiology®
Anesthesiology
Pain Medicine
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Locations

The CORE Institute

The CORE Institute - Mesa1500 S Dobson Rd Ste 202 Mesa, AZ 85202
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  • Call
  • Fax
  • Hours
    • Mon: 12:00am - 5:00pm
    • Wed: 7:30am - 12:00am
    • Thu: 7:30am - 5:00pm
    • Fri: 7:30am - 12:00am
  • Directions

Practice

Office3483 S Mercy Rd Ste 102 Gilbert, AZ 85297
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  • Call
  • Fax
  • Hours
    • Mon: 8:30am - 5:00pm
    • Tue: 8:30am - 5:00pm
    • Wed: 8:30am - 5:00pm
    • Thu: 8:30am - 5:00pm
    • Fri: 8:30am - 5:00pm
    • Sat: closed
    • Sun: closed
  • Directions

Practice

Office18444 N 25th Ave Ste 202 Phoenix, AZ 85023
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Associated Internists of Ahwatukee PC3420 S Mercy Rd Ste 211 Gilbert, AZ 85297
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • HonorHealth Scottsdale Thompson Peak Medical Center

    7400 E Thompson Peak Pkwy
    Scottsdale, AZ 85255
    Recipient of 13
    hospital awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    87%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
    83%
    Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family

    14% higher than the national average

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  • The Core Institute Specialty Hospital

    6501 N 19th Ave
    Phoenix, AZ 85015
    Recipient of 6
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    85%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% lower than the national average

    78%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    4% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Wickenburg Community Hospital

    520 Rose Ln
    Wickenburg, AZ 85390

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    86%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% lower than the national average

    81%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    1% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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