Dr. Thoms received his bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering from Bucknell University in Lewisburg, Penn. and his medical degree from Temple University School of Medicine in Philadelphia. He completed his internship at Hahnemann University Hospital in Philadelphia, followed by his residency in Radiation Oncology at the University of Texas, M.D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston.
Dr. Thoms is board certified in Radiation Oncology. He is a professional member of the American Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology, American College of Radiology, American Society for Clinical Oncology and The Gilbert H. Fletcher Society.
Specialties
Radiation Oncology
Education & Training
Temple University School of Medicine
Degree
Doctor of Medicine
Residency
University of Texas M D Anderson Cancer Center
Certifications
American Board of Radiology
Hospital Affiliations
Wellstar Kennestone Hospital
Wellstar Cobb Hospital
Wellstar Paulding Medical Center
Wellstar North Fulton Hospital
Wellstar Douglas Hospital
Wellstar West Georgia Medical Center
Wellstar Spalding Regional Hospital
Languages spoken
English
Patient Reviews
Overall patient rating
4.9
Based on 41 patient ratings
I'd recommend this provider to family and friends
Treated me with courtesy and respect
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Patient Reviews
3
Could you have the radiology appointments for cancer treatments be at the same time every day instead of being from 8:30 in the morning to 3:30 in the afternoon? Could you put it in WellStar MyCharts instead of giving it post-it notes?
July 9, 2026
5
Just thank you for the excellent care.
June 26, 2026
5
Excellent experience.
June 2, 2026
5
Every visit I meet all the doctors and providers and nurses very nice andhelpful, showing courtesy, respect and good care to me and everyone else.
May 21, 2026
5
Dr Thoms and his nurse were very professional and explained everything in a very concise and understandable manner. They answered all of my questions and did not make me feel as if they were in a hurry. I very much appreciate them and the information received from this visit
May 2, 2026
5
My entire cancer journey has been done with care. I am so happy with the Dr Pearson put before me. The specialists, the nurses, the radiation specialists. All are top notch!!
April 11, 2026
5
I greatly appreciate their concern for me personally as their patient with lung cancer, and the thoroughness of their research in determining the best treatment for me.
April 4, 2026
5
Great team members and I feel so greatful to be treated well with compassionate and kindness especially when I have to go thru this scary illness in my life.
March 28, 2026
5
The staff members are absolutely wonderful.
March 6, 2026
5
My appointment went smoothly as it typically does.
March 4, 2026
5
From the time I started with the WellSTAR family, everybody that I have encountered has been nothing but professional and courteous and considerate. The staff, everybody, there's nothing that I can say wrong about you guys. Keep up the good work. And yes, I will recommend anybody to come to you, you guys. Talk to you later. Bye.
January 22, 2026
5
Dr Thoms is amazing and made things so much more comfortable than circumstances allowed.
January 14, 2026
5
My experience was excellent thanks to everyone.
January 10, 2026
5
I have been very impressed with the care I've received through WellSTAR Breast Cancer Area. Everyone has been phenomenal. I was disappointed to begin with, but my concerns were definitely overshadowed by the care that I've received. Every person I've dealt with since the beginning has been just extraordinary. I will highly recommend WellSTAR Breast Cancer Service doctor and facilities in the future if I know anybody that is diagnosed with breast cancer. I could never have asked for better care. Thank you.
December 16, 2025
4
Thank you for taking great care of me.
November 7, 2025
5
Just thank you for the excellent care.
June 26, 2026
5
Excellent experience.
June 2, 2026
5
Every visit I meet all the doctors and providers and nurses very nice andhelpful, showing courtesy, respect and good care to me and everyone else.
May 21, 2026
5
Dr Thoms and his nurse were very professional and explained everything in a very concise and understandable manner. They answered all of my questions and did not make me feel as if they were in a hurry. I very much appreciate them and the information received from this visit
May 2, 2026
5
My entire cancer journey has been done with care. I am so happy with the Dr Pearson put before me. The specialists, the nurses, the radiation specialists. All are top notch!!
April 11, 2026
5
I greatly appreciate their concern for me personally as their patient with lung cancer, and the thoroughness of their research in determining the best treatment for me.
April 4, 2026
5
Great team members and I feel so greatful to be treated well with compassionate and kindness especially when I have to go thru this scary illness in my life.
March 28, 2026
5
The staff members are absolutely wonderful.
March 6, 2026
5
My appointment went smoothly as it typically does.
March 4, 2026
5
From the time I started with the WellSTAR family, everybody that I have encountered has been nothing but professional and courteous and considerate. The staff, everybody, there's nothing that I can say wrong about you guys. Keep up the good work. And yes, I will recommend anybody to come to you, you guys. Talk to you later. Bye.
January 22, 2026
5
Dr Thoms is amazing and made things so much more comfortable than circumstances allowed.
January 14, 2026
5
My experience was excellent thanks to everyone.
January 10, 2026
5
I have been very impressed with the care I've received through WellSTAR Breast Cancer Area. Everyone has been phenomenal. I was disappointed to begin with, but my concerns were definitely overshadowed by the care that I've received. Every person I've dealt with since the beginning has been just extraordinary. I will highly recommend WellSTAR Breast Cancer Service doctor and facilities in the future if I know anybody that is diagnosed with breast cancer. I could never have asked for better care. Thank you.
December 16, 2025
4
Thank you for taking great care of me.
November 7, 2025
3
Could you have the radiology appointments for cancer treatments be at the same time every day instead of being from 8:30 in the morning to 3:30 in the afternoon? Could you put it in WellStar MyCharts instead of giving it post-it notes?
July 9, 2026
3
Could you have the radiology appointments for cancer treatments be at the same time every day instead of being from 8:30 in the morning to 3:30 in the afternoon? Could you put it in WellStar MyCharts instead of giving it post-it notes?
July 9, 2026
4
Thank you for taking great care of me.
November 7, 2025
5
Just thank you for the excellent care.
June 26, 2026
5
Excellent experience.
June 2, 2026
5
Every visit I meet all the doctors and providers and nurses very nice andhelpful, showing courtesy, respect and good care to me and everyone else.
May 21, 2026
5
Dr Thoms and his nurse were very professional and explained everything in a very concise and understandable manner. They answered all of my questions and did not make me feel as if they were in a hurry. I very much appreciate them and the information received from this visit
May 2, 2026
5
My entire cancer journey has been done with care. I am so happy with the Dr Pearson put before me. The specialists, the nurses, the radiation specialists. All are top notch!!
April 11, 2026
5
I greatly appreciate their concern for me personally as their patient with lung cancer, and the thoroughness of their research in determining the best treatment for me.
April 4, 2026
5
Great team members and I feel so greatful to be treated well with compassionate and kindness especially when I have to go thru this scary illness in my life.
March 28, 2026
5
The staff members are absolutely wonderful.
March 6, 2026
5
My appointment went smoothly as it typically does.
March 4, 2026
5
From the time I started with the WellSTAR family, everybody that I have encountered has been nothing but professional and courteous and considerate. The staff, everybody, there's nothing that I can say wrong about you guys. Keep up the good work. And yes, I will recommend anybody to come to you, you guys. Talk to you later. Bye.
January 22, 2026
5
Dr Thoms is amazing and made things so much more comfortable than circumstances allowed.
January 14, 2026
5
My experience was excellent thanks to everyone.
January 10, 2026
5
I have been very impressed with the care I've received through WellSTAR Breast Cancer Area. Everyone has been phenomenal. I was disappointed to begin with, but my concerns were definitely overshadowed by the care that I've received. Every person I've dealt with since the beginning has been just extraordinary. I will highly recommend WellSTAR Breast Cancer Service doctor and facilities in the future if I know anybody that is diagnosed with breast cancer. I could never have asked for better care. Thank you.
December 16, 2025
3
Could you have the radiology appointments for cancer treatments be at the same time every day instead of being from 8:30 in the morning to 3:30 in the afternoon? Could you put it in WellStar MyCharts instead of giving it post-it notes?
July 9, 2026
5
Just thank you for the excellent care.
June 26, 2026
5
Excellent experience.
June 2, 2026
5
Every visit I meet all the doctors and providers and nurses very nice andhelpful, showing courtesy, respect and good care to me and everyone else.
May 21, 2026
5
Dr Thoms and his nurse were very professional and explained everything in a very concise and understandable manner. They answered all of my questions and did not make me feel as if they were in a hurry. I very much appreciate them and the information received from this visit
May 2, 2026
5
My entire cancer journey has been done with care. I am so happy with the Dr Pearson put before me. The specialists, the nurses, the radiation specialists. All are top notch!!
April 11, 2026
5
I greatly appreciate their concern for me personally as their patient with lung cancer, and the thoroughness of their research in determining the best treatment for me.
April 4, 2026
5
Great team members and I feel so greatful to be treated well with compassionate and kindness especially when I have to go thru this scary illness in my life.
March 28, 2026
5
The staff members are absolutely wonderful.
March 6, 2026
5
My appointment went smoothly as it typically does.
March 4, 2026
5
From the time I started with the WellSTAR family, everybody that I have encountered has been nothing but professional and courteous and considerate. The staff, everybody, there's nothing that I can say wrong about you guys. Keep up the good work. And yes, I will recommend anybody to come to you, you guys. Talk to you later. Bye.
January 22, 2026
5
Dr Thoms is amazing and made things so much more comfortable than circumstances allowed.
January 14, 2026
5
My experience was excellent thanks to everyone.
January 10, 2026
5
I have been very impressed with the care I've received through WellSTAR Breast Cancer Area. Everyone has been phenomenal. I was disappointed to begin with, but my concerns were definitely overshadowed by the care that I've received. Every person I've dealt with since the beginning has been just extraordinary. I will highly recommend WellSTAR Breast Cancer Service doctor and facilities in the future if I know anybody that is diagnosed with breast cancer. I could never have asked for better care. Thank you.
December 16, 2025
4
Thank you for taking great care of me.
November 7, 2025
4
Thank you for taking great care of me.
November 7, 2025
5
I have been very impressed with the care I've received through WellSTAR Breast Cancer Area. Everyone has been phenomenal. I was disappointed to begin with, but my concerns were definitely overshadowed by the care that I've received. Every person I've dealt with since the beginning has been just extraordinary. I will highly recommend WellSTAR Breast Cancer Service doctor and facilities in the future if I know anybody that is diagnosed with breast cancer. I could never have asked for better care. Thank you.
December 16, 2025
5
My experience was excellent thanks to everyone.
January 10, 2026
5
Dr Thoms is amazing and made things so much more comfortable than circumstances allowed.
January 14, 2026
5
From the time I started with the WellSTAR family, everybody that I have encountered has been nothing but professional and courteous and considerate. The staff, everybody, there's nothing that I can say wrong about you guys. Keep up the good work. And yes, I will recommend anybody to come to you, you guys. Talk to you later. Bye.
January 22, 2026
5
My appointment went smoothly as it typically does.
March 4, 2026
5
The staff members are absolutely wonderful.
March 6, 2026
5
Great team members and I feel so greatful to be treated well with compassionate and kindness especially when I have to go thru this scary illness in my life.
March 28, 2026
5
I greatly appreciate their concern for me personally as their patient with lung cancer, and the thoroughness of their research in determining the best treatment for me.
April 4, 2026
5
My entire cancer journey has been done with care. I am so happy with the Dr Pearson put before me. The specialists, the nurses, the radiation specialists. All are top notch!!
April 11, 2026
5
Dr Thoms and his nurse were very professional and explained everything in a very concise and understandable manner. They answered all of my questions and did not make me feel as if they were in a hurry. I very much appreciate them and the information received from this visit
May 2, 2026
5
Every visit I meet all the doctors and providers and nurses very nice andhelpful, showing courtesy, respect and good care to me and everyone else.
May 21, 2026
5
Excellent experience.
June 2, 2026
5
Just thank you for the excellent care.
June 26, 2026
3
Could you have the radiology appointments for cancer treatments be at the same time every day instead of being from 8:30 in the morning to 3:30 in the afternoon? Could you put it in WellStar MyCharts instead of giving it post-it notes?
July 9, 2026
Publications and Articles
Wellstar Paulding Medical Center Expands Cancer Care with New Radiation Technology
Wellstar Paulding added a new radiation vault, which houses a second linear accelerator. The TrueBeam technology delivers high-precision doses of radiation with flexible treatment options, including the capability to change the size and shape of beams to mimic the tumor shape and minimize exposure to surrounding tissue.
The linear accelerator can shorten the time of each treatment and for some patients, may reduce the number of treatments needed. Adding a second linear accelerator enables the cancer care team at Wellstar Paulding to double availability for radiation treatment, offering more convenient appointment times for patients.
“It gives us the versatility to address many different cancer situations in a more efficient way,” said Dr. William Thoms, the radiation oncology medical director for Wellstar Paulding. “The time of each treatment can be reduced, and the potential to accomplish the mission in fewer treatments is also there. We have the capability of targeting treatment so we can minimize injury to normal tissue.”
The linear accelerator is well-suited for treating cases where minimizing damage to normal tissue is especially important, such as in the brain, spinal cord or organs where a patient has previously received radiation treatment, according to Dr. Thoms.
As Wellstar Paulding expands its cancer care services, the new linear accelerator will also be used for stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT), which has not previously been offered in Paulding County. This method can treat tumors anywhere in the body with highly targeted, high-dose radiation. Because it uses multiple X-ray beams coming from different angles, as well as high treatment precision, surrounding normal tissues are spared.
