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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

    NPI
    1558467704

Patient Ratings down arrow

4.8
out of 5 (90 ratings, 12 comments)
4.7
Provider explanations of my problem
4.8
Provider concern for my questions
4.7
Provider's discussion of proposed treatment
4.8
My likelihood of recommending this provider

Patient Comments down arrow

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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.
February 21, 2024
Dr. Thompson is great.
March 1, 2024
Excellent.
April 25, 2024
Dr. Thompson took ample time to discuss health concerns and reasonable proposed treatments.
July 19, 2024
Dr Thompson is great. He shows concern and answers all questions or gets back to you with an answer. He takes good notes and reviews them with you at the end of the appointment. One of the best experiences since living in north central Wisconsin.
September 20, 2024
Good experience.
October 14, 2024
Communication was very good
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 12, 2024
I like Dr. Thompson really well, as he has been one that... I trust.
June 12, 2024
Good !
June 12, 2024
Good !
April 12, 2024
I like Dr. Thompson really well, as he has been one that... I trust.
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.
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.
February 21, 2024
Dr. Thompson is great.
March 1, 2024
Excellent.
April 25, 2024
Dr. Thompson took ample time to discuss health concerns and reasonable proposed treatments.
July 19, 2024
Dr Thompson is great. He shows concern and answers all questions or gets back to you with an answer. He takes good notes and reviews them with you at the end of the appointment. One of the best experiences since living in north central Wisconsin.
September 20, 2024
Good experience.
October 14, 2024
Communication was very good
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.
February 21, 2024
Dr. Thompson is great.
March 1, 2024
Excellent.
April 12, 2024
I like Dr. Thompson really well, as he has been one that... I trust.
April 25, 2024
Dr. Thompson took ample time to discuss health concerns and reasonable proposed treatments.
June 12, 2024
Good !
July 19, 2024
Dr Thompson is great. He shows concern and answers all questions or gets back to you with an answer. He takes good notes and reviews them with you at the end of the appointment. One of the best experiences since living in north central Wisconsin.
September 20, 2024
Good experience.
October 14, 2024
Communication was very good
October 14, 2024
Communication was very good
September 20, 2024
Good experience.
July 19, 2024
Dr Thompson is great. He shows concern and answers all questions or gets back to you with an answer. He takes good notes and reviews them with you at the end of the appointment. One of the best experiences since living in north central Wisconsin.
June 12, 2024
Good !
April 25, 2024
Dr. Thompson took ample time to discuss health concerns and reasonable proposed treatments.
April 12, 2024
I like Dr. Thompson really well, as he has been one that... I trust.
March 1, 2024
Excellent.
February 21, 2024
Dr. Thompson is great.
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.

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