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Dr. Willard Thompson, MD

Dr. Willard Thompson, MD

Neurosurgery*

Dr. Willard Thompson, MD is a neurosurgeon in Savannah, GA. Dr. Thompson has extensive experience in Neurocritical Care Disorders and Nervous System Neoplasms. He is affiliated with Memorial Health University Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.2 Star Rating
Based on 16 reviews 4.2 Star Rating (16 reviews)

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Thompson is affiliated with Memorial Health University Medical Center Savannah, a highly rated hospital.

Dr. Thompson 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 ExpertiseDr. Thompson specializes in the area of Neurosurgery. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions WellPatients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Offers TelehealthThis doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top HospitalPatient Safety Excellence Award™ See hospitals

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Dr. Thompson's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Thompson

4.3

16 ratings, 10 with a written review
5 Star
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4 Star
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3 Star
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2 Star
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1 Star
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RecentHighestLowestMost Helpful
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
Helpful
Mar 01, 2023
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
Helpful
Dissatisfied in SAV – Mar 01, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
Helpful
Helen M Kennedy – Aug 02, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Ashley Stadelman – May 06, 2022
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What went well
  • 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
Helpful
Amber Ware – Apr 25, 2022
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What went well
  • 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
Helpful
Feb 11, 2022
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
Helpful
Meloni Byrd – Nov 30, 2021
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What went well
  • 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
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Rhea Moore – Oct 18, 2019
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What went well
  • 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
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Summer Westbury in Douglas – Jun 11, 2019
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What went well
  • 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
6 people found this helpful
Helpful
Regina H in Bluffton, SC – Oct 26, 2016
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biography

Dr. Willard Thompson, MD is a neurosurgeon in Savannah, GA. Dr. Thompson has extensive experience in Neurocritical Care Disorders and Nervous System Neoplasms. He is affiliated with Memorial Health University Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
  • Neurosurgery

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • University Of Texas Southwestern Medical Center

    Fellowship Hospital
  • The Ohio State University Medical Center

    Residency Hospital
  • The Ohio State University Medical Center

    Internship Hospital
  • Medical University Of South Carolina

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

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    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Memorial Health University Medical Center

      4700 Waters Ave
      Savannah, GA 31404
      Recipient of 7
      hospital awards

      Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

      Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

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

      81%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      3% lower than the national average

      75%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      1% lower than the national average

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