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Dr. Joel Thompson, MD

Orthopedic Hand Surgery*
4.8 (162)
Map Pin Small Tucson, AZ
Accepting new patients
28 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Joel Thompson, MD

Dr. Joel Thompson, MD is an Orthopedic Hand Surgery Specialist in Tucson, AZ. They specialize in Orthopedic Hand Surgery, has 28 years of experience, and is board certified in Hand Surgery. They graduated from University of Arizona and is affiliated with Northwest Medical Center and Tucson Medical Center. Patients rated Dr. Thompson an average 4.8 star rating.

Dr. Thompson works at Practice in Tucson, AZ with other offices in Oro Valley, AZ. They frequently treat conditions like Joint Pain, Rotator Cuff Tear and Osteoarthritis of Shoulder along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Thompson's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Palo Verde Hospital
    5301 E Grant Rd, Tucson, AZ 85712 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (520) 784-6200
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
  2. 2
    Office
    12315 N Vistoso Park Rd, Oro Valley, AZ 85755 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (520) 544-9700
  3. 3
    Northwest Medical Center
    6200 N La Cholla Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85741 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (520) 639-9009
  4. 4
    Tucson Orthopaedic Institute Professional Corp.
    6320 N La Cholla Blvd Ste 200, Tucson, AZ 85741 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (520) 382-8200

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  • Northwest Medical Center
  • Tucson Medical Center

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Joint Pain
Rotator Cuff Tear
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Joint Pain
Rotator Cuff Tear
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder

Treatment frequency



Many providers have expertise treating multiple conditions or procedures. FindCare uses a variety of data sources to determine which conditions or procedures a provider treats and their level of experience.
Joint Pain
Rotator Cuff Tear
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Ganglion Cyst
Limb Pain
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Wrist
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Trigger Finger
Arthrocentesis
Shoulder Replacement Revision
Somatic Nerve Block
Steroid Injection
Tenosynovitis
Reverse Total Shoulder and Total Shoulder Replacement
Shoulder Replacement
Broken Arm
Bursitis
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Cervical Radiculopathy
Clavicle Fracture
De Quervain's Disease
Dupuytrens Contracture
Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Glenoid Labrum Tear
Humerus Fracture
Lateral Epicondylitis
Medial Epicondylitis
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osteoarthritis of Elbow
Radiculopathy
Shoulder Fracture
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Wrist Fracture
Wrist Sprain or Strain
Carpal Tunnel Injection
Carpal Tunnel Release
Dupuytren's Contracture Treatment
Elbow Tenotomy
Endoscopic Carpal Tunnel Release
Excision of Ganglion
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Open
Neuroplasty
Rotator Cuff Surgery
Shoulder Arthroscopy
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture Treatment
Trigger Finger Release
Ulnar Nerve Transposition
AC Joint Injury
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Arthritis of the Elbow
Avascular Necrosis
Back Pain
Bone Cancer
Bone Disorders
Brachial Plexus Palsy
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Chondrocalcinosis
Chondromalacia
Chronic Neck Pain
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
Degenerative Disc Disease
Difficulty With Walking
Elbow Bursitis
Elbow Injuries
Elbow Osteophyte
Elbow Sprain
Fracture
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Gait Abnormality
Gout
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Hand Conditions
Hand Fracture
Herniated Disc
Hip Sprain
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Low Back Pain
Miner's Knee
Muscle Cramping
Myelopathy
Nerve Sheath Tumors
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Osteophyte of Hand
Osteosarcoma
Peripheral Autonomic Neuropathy
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Pseudoarthrosis
Pyogenic Arthritis
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Hand
Scapular Fracture
Scoliosis
Seropositive Rheumatoid Arthritis
Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder Disorders
Shoulder Osteophyte
Sjögren's Syndrome
Spinal Stenosis
Spine Deformities
Spine Disorders
Spondylitis
Spondylolisthesis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Sternum Fracture
Systemic Chondromalacia
Wrist Osteophyte
All Shoulder or Elbow Replacement Procedures
Arm Surgery
Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgery
Biceps Tendon Repair
De Quervain's Release
Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn
Elbow Arthroscopy
Elbow Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Elbow Replacement
Elbow Replacement Revision
Excision of Humerus
Excision of Metacarpal and Carpal
Excision of Scapula, Clavicle, Rib, or Sternum
Fracture Care
Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hand Fracture Treatment Open
Hand or Wrist Tendon Transfer
Hand Tendon Repair
Hip Replacement
Joint Drainage
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Partial Shoulder Replacement
Resection or Ablation of Bone Tumor, Partial or Complete Resection of Bone, Debridement of Bone
Revision of Shoulder or Elbow Replacement
Separated Shoulder Treatment
Shoulder Dislocation Treatment
Synovial Biopsy
Total Hip Replacement
Trigger Point Injection
Wound Repair
Wrist Fusion
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    4.8
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    Based on 162 ratings
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    Specialties*
    • Orthopedic Hand Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 28 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Spanish
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    NPI Number
    • 1730183799
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • University of Florida
    Fellowship
    Internship
    • University of Arizona Health Sciences Center
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • University of Arizona
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Hand Surgery and Orthopedic Surgery
    Board Certifications
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    Dr. Joel Thompson, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Thompson is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Thompson has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Thompson has seen patients for Joint Pain, Rotator Cuff Tear and Osteoarthritis of Shoulder, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Thompson on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    162 patients have reviewed Dr. Thompson. The overall rating for this provider is 4.8. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Thompson.

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