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Office
225 Grove
Prescott, AZ 86301Phone+1 928-708-9355
Summary
- Dr. William Thrift is a Family Medicine specialist with subspecialty expertise in Rural Health, based in Prescott, AZ. He graduated from the University of Arizona College of Medicine in 1983 and completed his residency in Family Medicine at HonorHealth in 1986. He further specialized in Aviation Medicine at the Civilian Aviation Medical Institute in 2013 and an instrument rated commercial pilot. Dr. Thrift has served as Medical Director at Yavapai County Community Health Services since 2022 and held a position as Clinical Associate Professor at the University of Arizona College of Medicine from 1999 to 2015. He has experience as an aviation medical examiner and is recognized for his work through various awards, including being named Family Physician of the Year by the Arizona Academy of Family Physicians in 2015. He is past president of both the Arizona Medical Association and the Arizona Academy of Family Physicians. He has also contributed to publications such as the FMCSA certification for CDL.
Education & Training
Civilian Aviation Medical InstitueAME, Aviation Medicine, 2013 - 2013
HonorHealthResidency, Family Medicine, 1983 - 1986
University of Arizona College of MedicineClass of 1983
Certifications & Licensure
AZ State Medical License 1984 - 2026
American Board of Family Medicine Family Medicine
American Academy of Family PhysiciansFellowship
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- President Arizona Academy of Family Physicians, 2004, 2020
- Family Physician of the Year Arizona Academy of Family Physicians, 2015
- President Arizona Medical Association, 2012
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Publications & Presentations
Press Mentions
Family Physicians Intent on Fixing Issues That Impede Patient CareSeptember 26th, 2016- Delegates Call for Study of Nurse PractitionersSeptember 30th, 2010
Committees
- Past Chairman, Yavapai Board of Health 2010 - Present
- Member, Prescott Free Clinic 2004 - Present
- Member, Arizona Medical Board 2010 - 2013
Professional Memberships
- Fellow
- Arizona Medical AssociationPast President
- Arizona Academy of Family PhysiciansPast President
Other Languages
- Spanish
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