Joel Thompson, MD

About

JOEL THOMPSON, MD is a sports medicine (orthopedic) located at 5301 E GRANT RD BLDG 1 in TUCSON, AZ.

Joel Thompson is one of 157 orthopedic providers listed in TUCSON, AZ on AdvOrtho.

Practice at a glance

In 2024, 61% of Joel Thompson's identifiable Medicare procedure volume was shoulder work. Their most frequent service was aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint for 181 Medicare patients.

Most-performed procedures, 2024

• Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint

  295

  181 patients · above the state median of 105

• Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint

  188

  103 patients · above the state median of 38

• Injection into tendon or ligament

  129

  80 patients · above the state median of 48

• Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from medium joint

  69

  40 patients · above the state median of 25

• Prosthetic repair of shoulder joint, total shoulder

  66

  66 patients · above the state median of 22

• Test or measurement for functional capacity, each 15 minutes

  38

  38 patients · near the state median of 52

Training and practice

Joel Thompson has been in practice since 2001, after graduating from University of Arizona College of Medicine.

• Practices with Tucson Orthopaedic Institute Professional Corporation (108 clinicians)
• Affiliated with Benson Hospital, Northwest Medical Center, Oro Valley Hospital and Tucson Medical Center

Registry record

• Licensed in Arizona
• Practices within a group or organization

Credentials: Doctor of Medicine (MD)

An MD degree indicates completion of a medical doctorate program focused on allopathic medicine. MDs complete four years of medical school followed by residency training in their chosen specialty. Orthopedic surgery residencies typically last five years and include extensive training in surgical and non-surgical treatment of musculoskeletal conditions.