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Dr. William Thompson, MD

Surgical Oncology* Age 63
Dr. William Thompson, MD
3.5 (16 Ratings)
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Dr. William Thompson, MD is a Surgical Oncology Specialist in Birmingham, AL.
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Dr. William Thompson, MD

Surgical Oncology* Age 63
Birmingham, AL
Accepting new patients
37 years of experience
Dr. William Thompson, MD is a Surgical Oncology Specialist in Birmingham, AL.

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Dr. William Thompson, MD is a Surgical Oncology Specialist in Birmingham, AL and has 37 years experience. They graduated from University of Alabama at Birmingham in 1987 and completed a residency at New York Hospital Cornell Medical Center.They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Grandview Medical Center. At present, Dr. Thompson received an average rating of 3.5/5 from patients and has been reviewed 16 times. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Thompson is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Abdominal Pain
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Breast Cancer
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Incisional Hernia
Intestinal Obstruction
Partial Lung Collapse
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Retroperitoneum Cancer
Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Colectomy
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Gallbladder Removal
Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Gastrectomy
Gastrectomy with Robotic Assist
Liver Biopsy
Lumpectomy
Lymphadenectomy With Robotic Assistance
Mastectomy
Port Placements or Replacements
Sleeve Gastrectomy
Splenectomy
Splenectomy with Robotic Assist
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Wedge Resection Colon
Acute Bowel Infarction
Adrenal Gland Cancer
All Lymphoma
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal Disorders
Anorectal Abscess
Appendicitis
Barrett's Esophagus
Basal Cell Carcinoma
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Biliary Atresia
Biliary Tract Cancer
Boerhaave's Syndrome
Bone Cancer
Breast Carcinoma
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Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
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Hypothalamus Cancer
Illeum Cancer
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Inguinal Hernia
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Intestinal Diverticulosis
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Liver Cancer
Lobular Carcinoma
Lung Abscess
Lymphangioma
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Male Breast Cancer
Male Breast Carcinoma
Malignant Pituitary Gland Tumor
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Merkel Cell Carcinoma
Metastatic Respiratory System Cancer
Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia
Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia, Type 1 (MEN 1)
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
Nose Cancer
Osteosarcoma
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Arterial Embolism and Thrombosis
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Peritoneal Cancer
Pheochromocytoma
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pineal Region Tumors
Pleural Effusion
Pyloric Stenosis
Rib Fracture
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Sclerosing Mesenteritis
Skin Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Skin
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Diseases
Throat Cancer (Nasopharyngeal)
Thyroid Cancer
Traumatic Brain Injury
Ulcerative Colitis
Umbilical Hernia
Urinary Tract Cancer
Uterine Cancer
Varicose Veins
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Ventral Hernia
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Adjacent Tissue Transfer
Adrenalectomy
Adrenalectomy with Robotic Assist
Arteriovenostomy for Renal Dialysis
Arteriovenous Fistula Repair
Arteriovenous Shunt Creation
Bile Duct Procedure
Biliary Drainage
Biopsy of Breast
Bladder Surgery
Breast Surgical Procedure
Cholecystectomy with Robotic Assist
Colectomy Laparoscopic
Colectomy Sigmoidectomy with Robotic Assist
Cystotomy
Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn
Duodenal Polypectomy
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Esophagectomy (Esophagogastrostomy, Esophagojejunostomy)
Excision of Bile Duct Tumor
Excision of Breast Tumor
Excision of Esophageal Lesion
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Gallbladder Surgery
Gastric Restrictive With Partial Gastrectomy or Jejunojejunostomy
Gastrotomy
Hemigastrectomy
Hepatectomy
Hernia Repair
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Laparoscopic Surgical Procedure
Laparotomy
Liver Surgery
Melanoma Removal
Minimally Invasive Surgery
Nephrectomy
Nephrectomy with Robotic Assist
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Gastric Restrictive Procedure
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Pancreatectomy (incl. Pancreas Transplant and Whipple Procedure)
Pancreatic Surgery
Puncture Aspiration
Revision of Gastric Anastomosis or Restrictive Procedure
Salpingectomy with Robotic Assist
Salpingo Oopherectomy
Sarcoma Removals
Skin Grafts
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Sphincterotomy
Splenectomy and Splenorrhaphy
Thyroidectomy
Thyroidectomy or Thyroid Lobectomy
Tracheal Surgery
Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Wound Repair

Insurance Accepted

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  • National (BlueCard) PPO
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Locations

  1. 1 Office
    3670 Grandview Pkwy Ste 200, Birmingham, AL 35243
  2. 2 Office
    860 Montclair Rd Ste 600, Birmingham, AL 35213
  3. 3 Grandview Medical Center
    3690 Grandview Pkwy, Birmingham, AL 35243
  4. 4 Summit Orthopedics Spine & Sports Medicine
    3686 Grandview Pkwy Ste 510, Birmingham, AL 35243

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3.5
Based on 16 Reviews
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1 Star (6)

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Jan 03, 2023
GREAT DR! I was so scared w/ Cancer diagnosis, but he was so patient & thorough, answered all questions and did fantastic job taking out the cancerous tumor & after care.
— Jan 03, 2023
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Specialties*
Surgical Oncology
General Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Alabama at Birmingham
    1987
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • New York Hospital-Cornell University
    1988
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • New York Hospital Cornell Medical Center
    1994
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • M. D. Anderson Cancer Center
    1996
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. William Thompson, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Thompson's profile.

Dr. William Thompson, MD is affiliated with Grandview Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. William Thompson, MD holds board certification in General Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Grandview Medical Center

    3690 Grandview Pkwy, Birmingham, AL