Dr. Joel D. Thompson: Tucson Orthopaedic Institute - East Office

"Dr. Joel Thompson is a sports medicine based provider that understands injuries to the shoulder, elbow and hands based on personal experience and from treating so many athletes in Tucson. Dr. Thompson has an excellent manner in which he assesses individuals as well as the care he provides. I always feel very comfortable with the options Dr. Thompson recommends for treatment because I know he has the best interest of the patient in mind."

"Dr Thompson is always the best. He did surgery on my rotator cuff 5 years ago, great job. Degenerative arthitis is going to require a shoulder replacement. Dr Thompson will be my 1st choice to do it by far!"

"Dr. Thompson is attentive to my needs. He takes as much time as I need. He will show you your radiology images and explain what he is seeing. He will explain things as many times as necessary without making you feel that you are taking too much of his time. I will definitely go back to see Dr. Thompson as needs arise."

"Dr Thompson is one of the best doctors I have ever seen. I had a total shoulder replacement. It has been a year and I am doing great. If I need to have the other shoulder treated, I will have him do it."

"I destroyed one of my fingers, requiring reconstructive surgery. I picked Dr. Thompson, almost at random, from my insurance website. I could not be happier with that choice, and I consider myself blessed for having him as a surgeon. He was able to complete a rare surgical procedure perfectly, he responded to texts on his personal cell on a Sunday, and he was a consummate professional from start to finish. On top of everything else, Dr. Thompson is extraordinarily personable and disarming. He has a wonderful sense of humor and put me at ease throughout this ordeal. I cannot recommend this man enough. I really lucked out with him."