Recommended Doctor
Vinson (Vince) THOMPSON MD
Oncology (Cancer) - Arizona Phoenix

Dr. Thompson is a caring. compassionate physician who has touched the lives of many and saved the lives of more in over 40 years of practice. He is now fighting his own battle with a life-threatening illness and has closed his practice as of March of 2010. if he touched your life, please post your condolences and encouragement...

My gyn doc highly recommended Dr. Thompson after discovering a strange growth during my hysterectomy. Dr. Thomson was incredibly gentle, kind and listened patiently while I spoke. I will return to him as often as I need to and highly recommend him to anyone needing a gyn-oncologist.

I wholeheartedly agree with the many ladies who have already expressed gratitude and appreciation for Dr. Thompson. I was first exposed to him 10 years ago when I was 27 and diagnosed with Ovarian Dysgerminoma that was growing outside of the ovary. Dr. Thompson did an amazing job at cutting out most of the tumor growth despite being wrapped around arteries and the like. My ob/gyn attended the surgery and couldn't stop describing Dr. Thompson's skill with a scalpal. At this same time, my husband had terminal colo-rectal cancer and was only a few weeks from dying. He was so kind to me realizing I was going through so much more than just my own sickness.
In addition, I had to see him again recently due to Cervical cancer. I can't tell you what a comfort and relief it is to know that once again I'll be in excellent hands with the best gynecology oncologist in the state.

I was diagnosed with cancer and can't say enough about Dr. Thompson......he is what every physician should strive to be. Caring, compassionate and a very gifted surgeon. Because of him, I am a survivor!

At age 42 I had a hysterectomy by an OB GYN doc and was found to have a "frozen pelvis" secondary to stage IV endometriosis. It was the most nightmarish experience I've ever had. I am a nurse. He gave me pathetic follow up care. He said he could not remove my right ovary because it was adhesed to my colon. I was ok with that. I was not okay with the fact that he said I did not have endometriosis anymore because he "got the source." He said I should go for a "GI work up" because of my continued complaints of pelvic pain. Mind you, he knew my left ovary was stuck on my colon. I was in constant pain. Fatigue was my constant companion.
I was directed to Dr. Vince Thompson by a different OB Gyn doctor who was a wise woman physician. She did an ultrasound on me and found a pelvic mass on the right side. I was nearly incompacitated with pain. I felt nauseous, weak, and afflicted with pain when she sent me to Dr. Thompson. I was afraid to see him because of the harsh treatment I'd received from the first OB/Gyn doc. Dr. Thompson was the best, most sensitive, kind, professional, intelligent, and compassionate surgeon to me. The first things he said to me on my initial visit with him and his nurse was, "Tell me everything from the very beginning." He had a great eye contact. He was not in a hurry. He performed my surgery which consisted of him and another surgeon dissecting a tumor off my colon and pelvic wall for over an hour. He came to see me postoperatively everyday for 4 days of my hospitalization. He sat on my bed, and held my hand. He's a mountain of man; a gentle giant.
I'm currently having trouble again; have had 3 other pelvic surgeries since I saw him in 2004 and I've moved 2000 miles away to Michigan. I wish I could see him for my issues now which consist of extensive bowel adhesions and continued endometriosis after hyster/and ovaries out.
I cannot say enough about this fine surgeon. Stop your search and pick up the phone now to call him.

I had a molar pregnancy, I had never even heard of that prior to my experience. I was admitted to the hospital and my obgyn said she did not want to perform the surgery on me because of my age (too young) and would hate to do something wrong. She asked Dr. Thompson to do the surgery. I love Dr. Thompson, my surgery went well, I recovered sooner than expected. He was always polite, patient and very compassionate. I am greatful that he was willing to do my surgery though I was not his patient.

I was a patient of "Dr. T" about the same time Rose was a patient. He is truly a gifted physician who understands the work of a healer. It probably would not sit well with him if I said he is holistic -- so I will say he has compassion and love for his patients and understands that both the patient and doctor work together to bring about healing. He quickly creates a bond and you both know what the results will be. You will be fine. Truly amazing. And Rose, I celebrated my 61st birthday and I am confident there will be many more -- for both of us.

I saw Dr. T (as I have always called him) in 1983 for a "terminal" case of Ovarian Cancer, I was given 4 months to live by another doctor. Dr. T saw my age (25) and said NO WAY and on November 15th 2007 I will turn 50!
This man and his passion saved my life. What ever he suggested I did.
Trust him, we did, and now I celebrate 50 with smiles and much gratitude!
Rose

Dr. Thompson is a gyn/onc MD who performed my TAH BSO due to endometriosis, cysts, fibroids and pelvic mass. He is a gentle man, compassionate and understanding. He listened to all of my fears and provided me with insight as to what was going on with me. He never made me feel uncomfortable because of my "size" (to quote another physician I saw before Dr. Thompson.) I trust him. Judy, his NP is also awesome, with a calming demenor and very personable. The only issue I had is with office staff (scheduling labs and disability.) They are bad about returning phone calls.