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“I have goals I want each patient to achieve and through open dialogue, we get there together.”


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Dr. Paul Thompson, board-certified family medicine physician,​​ appreciates the time he gets to spend with patients, learning about their lives as well as their medical problems.

“I appreciate a more global view – physically, mentally and spiritually – because so many patient problems cross these dimensions,” Dr. Thompson said. “My patients appreciate that. They come to me for advice on all aspects of their health care.”

He coordinates and cares for patients of all ages and varying conditions from diagnosing and treating long-term conditions to common medical problems, and providing wellness care and prevention efforts.

Dr. Thompson sees himself as a coach, guiding patients towards taking control of their own health and improvement. He especially likes that he is surrounded by other family medicine providers at the Merrill Center, with easy access to specialty support. His passion is to help each patient see their potential for good health, and help them reach for it. 

Dr. Thompson received his medical degree from Washington University School of Medicine in Missouri. He completed his residency at the University of Wisconsin – Family Practice Center in Wausau and is board certified in family medicine. 

He is married and has four grown children. He volunteers in his church’s ministries and music programs. He enjoys running, reading, and loves spending time with his family.

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  • Medical School
    Washington University - School of Medicine St. Louis, MO, United States, M.D. 1987

    Residency
    University of Wisconsin - Family Practice Center Wausau, WI, United States, Family Medicine 1990

  • Professional Societies
    Wisconsin Medical Society

    Board Certifications
    Family Medicine: 1991, recertified 2015

    State Licenses
    Wisconsin

    Areas of Interest
    Quality Improvement and Practice Efficiency

Patient Ratings down arrow

4.8
out of 5 (88 ratings, 7 comments)
4.7
Provider explanations of my problem
4.8
Provider concern for my questions
4.8
Provider's efforts to include me in treatment decisions
4.8
Provider's discussion of proposed treatment
4.8
My likelihood of recommending this provider

Patient Comments down arrow

Comments are also gathered from the Press Ganey patient satisfaction survey and displayed in their entirety with the exception of any language that may be considered slander, libel or contain private health information, which will be removed prior to publishing.
Comments are from Press Ganey surveys. Slander, libel and private health information are removed.
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April 25, 2023
Great doctor.
May 1, 2023
He is great very helpful.
November 28, 2023
Good.
December 4, 2023
Visited explained things and good response.
January 24, 2024
Dr. Thompson has been my doc for more than 30 years very good at describing what he is doing.
December 18, 2023
Very good visit. I do wish there were an easy way to contact Dr. Thompson directly. I had one question that I neglected to ask. A quick phone call or messaging would do.
March 1, 2023
I am having feet problems - He never looked at them -
March 1, 2023
I am having feet problems - He never looked at them -
December 18, 2023
Very good visit. I do wish there were an easy way to contact Dr. Thompson directly. I had one question that I neglected to ask. A quick phone call or messaging would do.
April 25, 2023
Great doctor.
May 1, 2023
He is great very helpful.
November 28, 2023
Good.
December 4, 2023
Visited explained things and good response.
January 24, 2024
Dr. Thompson has been my doc for more than 30 years very good at describing what he is doing.
March 1, 2023
I am having feet problems - He never looked at them -
April 25, 2023
Great doctor.
May 1, 2023
He is great very helpful.
November 28, 2023
Good.
December 4, 2023
Visited explained things and good response.
December 18, 2023
Very good visit. I do wish there were an easy way to contact Dr. Thompson directly. I had one question that I neglected to ask. A quick phone call or messaging would do.
January 24, 2024
Dr. Thompson has been my doc for more than 30 years very good at describing what he is doing.
January 24, 2024
Dr. Thompson has been my doc for more than 30 years very good at describing what he is doing.
December 18, 2023
Very good visit. I do wish there were an easy way to contact Dr. Thompson directly. I had one question that I neglected to ask. A quick phone call or messaging would do.
December 4, 2023
Visited explained things and good response.
November 28, 2023
Good.
May 1, 2023
He is great very helpful.
April 25, 2023
Great doctor.
March 1, 2023
I am having feet problems - He never looked at them -

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