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Marcher Thompson, MD
Radiation Oncology
Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Adult 21-65
- Older Adult >65
Languages
- Spanish
- English
Gender
FemaleAbout Marcher Thompson
About The Provider
Marcher Thompson, MD, is board-certified radiation oncologist who is passionate about walking alongside patients during their health journeys. She specializes in personalized therapeutic radiation treatments of all cancer types at AIS Cancer Center.
Inspired to pursue medicine at a young age, Dr. Thompson considers her career a calling. After completing her undergraduate degree at Princeton University, she earned her medical degree from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and completed an internship at Emory University. During her residency in radiation oncology at The Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City, she served as chief resident.
She has published research in numerous peer-reviewed medical journals and has presented her findings at multiple national conferences.
Her expertise extends to various advanced radiation therapy techniques, including Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy (IMRT), Image Guided Radiation Therapy (IGRT), Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy (SBRT), Stereotactic Radiosurgery (SRS) and High-Dose-Rate (HDR) Vaginal Cuff Brachytherapy. Treatment is customized for each patient to deliver high doses of radiation to the cancer while minimizing any side effects to healthy tissue.
Dr. Thompson is proud to be part of AIS Cancer Center where she has the opportunity everyday to partner with medical teams and patients in Kern County and beyond to provide cutting edge treatment and care.
“Cancer can be frightening, and in my opinion the best weapon against fear is knowledge” Dr. Thompson said. “My goal is to provide patients the information they need to make informed decisions about their treatment, and to feel comfortable with radiation therapy.”
She is fluent in English and speaks conversational Spanish.
In her spare time, she enjoys traveling, movies, theater, and spending time with her husband and two miniature dachshunds.
Provider Type
Physician
Locations
- AIS Cancer Center: Adventist Health Bakersfield
- 2620 Chester Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93301
- Get Directions
- phone: 661-323-4673
Expertise
Education
UPMC - Presbyterian Hospital
Medical SchoolMount Sinai Hospital and Medical Center
Residency ProgramEmory University School of Medicine
Internship ProgramBoard Certifications
Radiation Oncology
American Board of Radiology, 2021Insurance
- Adventist Health Employee Health Plan / Incentive Health
- Aetna
- Blue Cross
- Blue Shield
- Cigna
- Health Net
- Kaiser
- Kern Family (Kern Health System)
- Kern Legacy/Health Care Network
- Medi-cal ORP1
- Medicare Part B
- Medicare RR
- Premier Physicians Alliance
- Tricare
- TriWest
- UHC
- Universal Health Care IPA
- Western Growers
Ratings & Reviews
4.9 out of 5
143 ratings, 23 reviewsThe provider star rating is calculated using patient responses to the five care provider questions in our patient satisfaction survey. Below you can see the provider’s star rating and the number of his or her patients who have provided feedback.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/25/2025
I feel very comfortable with Dr. Thompson, she spends time listening, and explaining when you have questions or concerns. I feel very comfortable with her.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/15/2025
Dr Thompson has been such a positive person in my journey. She explained everything to me that I understand and I never once felt rushed in any part of my care. We need more physicians like her in the healthcare field.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/8/2025
Dr. THOMPSON IS VERY KNOWLEDGEABLE. VERY!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/27/2025
Dr. Thompson makes me feel heard.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/23/2025
Everything was made clear about my treatment
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/18/2025
Her bedside manner definitely a 10/10
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/7/2025
Again best care I could hope for
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/14/2025
Dr. Thompson is very precise and concerned
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/3/2025
Very knowledgeable
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/26/2025
All questions were answered
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/25/2025
Very good experience so far.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/13/2025
Dr. Thompson is wonderful
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/17/2025
I love coming In to see my doctor.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/30/2025
My providers are always so polite, welcoming and greet you with a smile. They always listen to what I have to say and acknowledge my questions.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/17/2025
Very professional, understanding and explained information with detail
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/16/2025
She is such a caring physician. She listens to me and answers any question I might have.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/16/2025
Dr Thompson always answered all of my questions. She also made me feel comfortable and that she cared about my health
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/17/2024
If there was a 10 star I would've chosen that!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/14/2024
Dr. Thompson is exceptional! She is so approachable and really listens to me. I would, without reservation, recommend her to anyone I know, if the need arises.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/27/2024
I am so pleased with everyone I deal with at adventist health
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/27/2024
Doctor answered every question and all my concerns.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/7/2024
I think Dr. Thompson is fantastic. She is very down-to-earth but I can tell she is also highly knowledgeable. I know I am good hands.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/10/2024
Once again, the quality of the staff does not disappoint. Each person we met was truly kind and professional. They all did a very thorough job while making me feel comfortable. Dr. Marcher was so genuine and down-to-earth yet also exuded a level of knowledge that makes me feel completely confident in the care I will receive.