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Dr. Byron Thompson Jr, MD

Dr. Byron Thompson Jr, MD

Neurosurgery*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Byron Thompson Jr, MD is a neurosurgeon in Ann Arbor, MI and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Thompson Jr has extensive experience in Neurocritical Care Disorders and Nervous System Neoplasms. He graduated from UNIVERSITY HEALTH SYSTEM AT THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER in 1993. He is affiliated with University Hospital-University of Michigan. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.1 Star Rating
Based on 16 reviews 4.1 Star Rating (16 reviews)

Practice

1500 E Medical Center Dr Ann Arbor, MI 48109
Telehealth available

Make an Appointment

(734) 936-7010

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Thompson Jr is affiliated with University Hospital-University of Michigan Ann Arbor, a highly rated hospital.

Dr. Thompson Jr is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Neurosurgery

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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Thompson Jr specializes in the area of Neurosurgery. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ • See hospitals
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Dr. Thompson Jr's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Thompson Jr

4.1
16 ratings, 6 with a written review
5 star
75%
75%
4 star
0%
0%
3 star
0%
0%
2 star
6%
6%
1 star
19%
19%

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Excellent doctor and highly recommend
Dr. Thompson and his staff and is very professional and accessible when needed. Dr. Thompson is very thorough, spends a lot of time explaining everything in detail and a very friendly and personable doctor. I would highly recommend him and his staff.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
Helpful
Mar 20, 2023
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This guy does not pay any attention to patients after surgery. I was unable to see this doctor after my surgery. He doesn't have time to look at my MRI after the surgery and discuss it with me. I only see this guy once on video chat before my surgery. The other two appointment I had after my surgery, I was only able to see the nurse working with him. I think this is just ridiculous that you do a brain surgery for someone and you don't even want to see how they are doing before you sign a paper that they can go back to work. This is exactly what this guy is doing. I personally don't think this guy care about his patients, he is just after the money he will make from doing surgery on them. If you need a doctor that will care about you, this is not the right doctor for you.
What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Long wait times
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Jan 23, 2022
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My husband John was diagnosed with a foramen magnum meiningioma. Dr Thompson performed an extremely challenging and highly technical far lateral surgical approach to removing the tumor. It was a 9-10 hour surgery. Dr Thompson is not only an outstanding surgeon with the highest level of technical expertise but he has an extremely kind and compassionate bed-side manner as well. It is so obvious that he truly cares for his patients and is an amazing doctor. He truly was a Godsend and saved my husband’s life. He has our highest recommendation!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • 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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Kimberly Boone Birmingham – Sep 26, 2020
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I cannot begin to express my appreciation and respect for Dr. Thompson. He has been the most caring and understanding doctor I have ever consulted. I went to see him very uncertain of where my condition(cavernous angioma) would lead and his guidance and knowledge was exactly what I needed step by step. About a year after I first saw him he(not his nurse) called me personally for a update on my condition..Completely unheard of these days! I trust Dr. Thompson to the fullest! Just excellent!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Lana in Holland, MI – Aug 30, 2017
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Had an acoustic neuroma removed by Dr. Thompson, where i also suffered a stroke. He denied that I suffered a stroke. Never heard from him after the surgery, he left for vacation the next day.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
Helpful
Ann Arbor, MI – Jan 09, 2017
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Dr. Thompson a lot of time explaining my options with me and my family and answering all of our questions, never felt rushed.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
5 others found this helpful
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Sharon Sherwood in Grass Lake Mi. – Jun 01, 2016
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biography

Dr. Byron Thompson Jr, MD is a neurosurgeon in Ann Arbor, MI and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Thompson Jr has extensive experience in Neurocritical Care Disorders and Nervous System Neoplasms. He graduated from UNIVERSITY...read more

  • Neurosurgery

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  • University Health System At The University Of Texas Health Science Center

    Medical School, 1993
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Neurological Surgery®
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Neurosurgery
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Dr. Thompson Jr is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Neurosurgery

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    Locations

    Practice

    University of Michigan Medical Center1500 E Medical Center Dr Ann Arbor, MI 48109
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    • Fax
    • Hours
      • Mon: 8:00am - 5:00pm
      • Tue: 8:00am - 5:00pm
      • Wed: 8:00am - 5:00pm
      • Thu: 8:00am - 5:00pm
      • Fri: 8:00am - 5:00pm
      • Sat: closed
      • Sun: closed
    • Directions

    Practice

    Regents of the University of Michigan3621 S State St Ann Arbor, MI 48108
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    Affiliated Hospitals

    • University Hospital-University of Michigan

      1500 E Medical Center Dr
      Ann Arbor, MI 48109
      Recipient of 15
      hospital awards

      Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

      Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

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

      89%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      5% higher than the national average

      83%
      Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family

      18% higher than the national average

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