SSM Health Medical Group
Heidi Thompson, APRN-CNP
Family Medicine, Nurse Practitioner, Family Nurse Practitioner

Heidi Thompson, FNP-BC, is a board-certified family nurse practitioner specializing in primary care and family medicine. Heidi cares for patients of all ages throughout the the Southern Illinois area. She provides a wide range of primary care services, including well child visits, wellness exams, school physicals, and health maintenance. Heidi also helps patients manage chronic conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, anxiety, depression, and ADHD/ADD.
Heidi is committed to building strong partnerships with her patients and believes that great healthcare starts with listening. Her mission is to listen carefully to each patient and work together to create a healthcare plan that is both achievable and focused on long-term health and wellbeing.
Outside of the clinic, Heidi enjoys horseback riding, reading, boating, sailing, riding motorcycles, camping, and spending time with her family and pets.
Heidi is committed to building strong partnerships with her patients and believes that great healthcare starts with listening. Her mission is to listen carefully to each patient and work together to create a healthcare plan that is both achievable and focused on long-term health and wellbeing.
Outside of the clinic, Heidi enjoys horseback riding, reading, boating, sailing, riding motorcycles, camping, and spending time with her family and pets.
About Me
Specialties
Family Medicine
Nurse Practitioner
Family Nurse Practitioner
Gender
Female
Education
Chamberlain College of Nursing (Deaconess)
Master of Science in Nursing, 2016
Hospital Affiliations
SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - Centralia
Certifications
American Nurses Credentialing Center-Verification
Drug Enforcement Administration
Illinois Department of Professional Regulation
Medical Interests
Annual exam
Anxiety disorders
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
Chronic disease management
Depression
Depressive disorders
Diabetes
Diabetes management
High cholesterol
Hypertension
Management of chronic illness
Reviews
Rating Breakdown
Reviews are measured on a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 being the best score.
Question Breakdown
4.9Overall Experience4.9Listened Carefully4.9Explained Things Clearly4.8Knew Medical History4.8Involved in Care Decisions4.9Showed Courtesy & Respect
Patient Reviews
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4.9 out of 5
122 ratings,
46 reviews
8/13/2026
Heidi listens and understands her patients.
8/7/2026
Shes the best doctor anyone could ask for .thank you
7/29/2026
Heidi has been one of the best providers I have ever seen. She never seems to rush through the appointments and listens carefully to my concerns. I really appreciate the time she takes to understand my concerns and to make sure that I understand her responses. I recommend her to anyone seeking a medical professional.
7/29/2026
Heidi is Very professional and knowledgeable in Her profession and I certainly would recommend Her to anyone looking for medical care.
7/17/2026
Very caring and attentive to all our concerns
Map & Directions
SSM Health Medical Group - Family Medicine
1250 W. Whittaker St.Salem, IL 62881
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