William Thompson Md's Online Review Report Card

This was the fourth time my I and my family needed surgery. Shoulder, knee twice, and most recently hip. No one will ever be able to convince me that there is an equal or better orthopedic surgeon anywhere. Personable, friendly, and lets you know what to expect. Both the good and the bad. (pain). Everything he did for us came out exactly as he said it would, and we have all regained full use of the affected areas. I can only thank God that we found this Orthopedic genius when we needed him. I cannot recommend him more highly

Very nice bedside manner. Easy got an appointment, no waiting.

Over the years, I have been to him for my knee, shoulder and my hip. He replaced both my right knee and hip and I had PT for my shoulder. He is an amazing surgeon and has greatly improved my mobility. I have recommended several friends and family to him and they are just as satisfied with their results.

I never write a review, and will spare the details. But, I want to advise anyone considering Dr. Thompson to NOT. There are others. Talk to people and choose wisely. I realize things happen with all treatments and surgeries, but you need to know if you have a problem it will be addressed. You know your body and when you voice concerns, you don't want someone ignoring you or telling you everything is normal. Because....it may be too late before you seek another opinion and your well being is affected.

He repaired my shoulder when no other orthopedic would take the time to figure it out. He cares about the patience comfort first

Would NEVER use this dr again. After a hip replacement I was having leg pain 4 months later. Went to see dr Thompson and he said everything looked fine. A year and a half later I'm still having pain and went to see another surgeon that told me that there was an issue. I called Dr Thompson and saw him the next day. He told me maybe I should have used a larger implant and have me the name of another surgeon.

Dr. Thompson is the only doctor who has been able to explain to me what is really going on with my knees and what reasonable expectations are for them! He was also equally helpful about my shoulder.

I had problems with both knees. He insisted on looking at, and x-raying one at a time. He told me i needed knee cap resurfacing or replacement from the initial physical. My insurance changed, of course he didn't take my new one. THANK GOD. My new dr examined and x-rayed my knees in literally 30 minutes. BOTH knees at once. My knee caps are pristine he said and even showed me my kneecaps and an example of ones needing major surgery. From my experience and other friends this dr over reaches diagnosis and stretches it out to get more money from the insurance. This is my 2nd round for this dr. He has a great reputation but not as far as i am concerned. Money hungry at the expense of patient inconvenience. At least get a 2nd opinion of this dr's diagnosis.

Dr. Thompson knew everything about my injury, and was able to explain it to me clearly. I'm recovering quite well. He runs a very relaxed place in his Poughkeepsie office. Even his dog has the run of the place. One of the ladies in the office is a bit unfriendly (or just cold), and the wait times can be long. But medically, everything was fine, and that's what really matters.

The best Orthopedic surgeon. He saw that I did need help and preformed my total knee replacement the following week! I could not recommend any other orthopedic surgeon!