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William Thompson III, MD, General Surgery, Birmingham, AL

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General Surgery Birmingham, AL

Breast, Surgical Oncology (Other than Breast)

Private practice surgical oncologist at Grandview and Brookwood

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  • Office

    3670 Grandview Pkwy
    Ste 200
    Birmingham, AL 35243
    Phone+1 205-592-5077
    Fax+1 205-599-4738

Summary

  • Dr. William Thompson is a general surgeon in Birmingham, AL and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including Grandview Medical Center and Brookwood Baptist Medical Center. He received his medical degree from University of Alabama School of Medicine and has been in practice 30 years. He specializes in breast and surgical oncology (other than breast) and is experienced in esophageal cancer, gastric cancer, breast surgery, head and neck oncology and microvascular reconstruction, and surgical oncology (non-breast).

Education & Training

  • University of Texas M D Anderson Cancer Center
    University of Texas M D Anderson Cancer CenterFellowship, Complex General Surgical Oncology, 1994 - 1996
  • New York Presbyterian Hospital (Cornell Campus)
    New York Presbyterian Hospital (Cornell Campus)Residency, Surgery, 1987 - 1994
  • University of Alabama School of Medicine
    University of Alabama School of MedicineClass of 1987

Certifications & Licensure

  • AL State Medical License
    AL State Medical License 1996 - 2025
  • TX State Medical License
    TX State Medical License 1994 - 1997
  • American Board of Surgery Surgery
  • American Society Breast SurgeonsUltrasound certified

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Phi beta kappa, AOA 1983, 1987
  • Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, 2011
  • Fellow (FACS) American College of Surgeons

Professional Memberships