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Dr. William Thorell, MD

Dr. William Thorell, MD

Neurosurgery*
25+ years of experience

Dr. William Thorell, MD is a neurosurgeon in North Sioux City, SD and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Medicine in 1996. He is affiliated with The Nebraska Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.2 Star Rating
Based on 21 reviews 4.2 Star Rating (21 reviews)

Practice

575 N Sioux Point Rd North Sioux City, SD 57049
Telehealth available

Make an Appointment

(402) 559-3995

Dr. Thorell is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Neurosurgery

The Healthgrades Choice designation helps you understand the most important factors to consider when choosing a healthcare professional. This designation is earned based on four set standards.
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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Thorell specializes in the area of Neurosurgery. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Thorell's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Thorell

4.2

21 ratings, 11 with a written review
5 Star
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4 Star
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3 Star
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1 Star
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Dec 28, 2024
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Lisa Clark husband (Dwayne Clark) – Jan 23, 2022
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
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Aug 09, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Feb 06, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Jul 30, 2019
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No results
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Jul 28, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Early – Jul 04, 2017
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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K. G. in Omaha, NE – Oct 24, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
5 people found this helpful
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Lacey in Bellevue, NE – Jul 26, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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Bellevue NE – Feb 26, 2016
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
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Kathy R in Omaha, NE – Dec 24, 2015
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About Me

biography

Dr. William Thorell is an Associate Professor of Neurosurgery at the University of Nebraska Medical Center and the Medical Director of the Cerebrovascular Surgery Program at Nebraska Medicine.   He is board certified in neurological surgery...read more

  • Neurosurgery

  • Cerebrovascular Neurosurgery

  • Interventional Neuroradiology

  • Endovascular Neurosurgery

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • Cleveland Clinic Foundation

    Fellowship Hospital, 2004

  • University Of Nebraska Medical Center College Of Medicine

    Internship Hospital, 1997

  • University Of Nebraska Medical Center College Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1996

  • University Of Nebraska-lincoln

    Undergraduate School, 1992
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Neurological Surgery®
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Neurosurgery
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Dr. Thorell is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Neurosurgery

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    Locations

    Practice

    Office575 N Sioux Point Rd North Sioux City, SD 57049
    1
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    2
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    3

    Practice

    VA Hospital4101 Woolworth Ave Omaha, NE 68105
    4

    Affiliated Hospitals

    • The Nebraska Medical Center

      4350 Dewey Ave
      Omaha, NE 68105

      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      87%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      3% higher than the national average

      77%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      1% higher than the national average

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