Dr. Van Thiel graduated from the David Geffen School of Medicine At Ucla in 2006. He works in Rockford, IL and 10 other locations and specializes in Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine. Dr. Van Thiel is affiliated with Rockford Memorial Hospital and Swedish American Hospital.
PATIENT'S PERSPECTIVE
Explains conditions and treatments
Takes time to answer my questions
Provides follow-up as needed
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Dr. Van Thiel was very thorough providing actual slides of the actual surgery for the torn rotator cuff & tendon on my right shoulder. He told me that I would have to be in the sling 4 weeks more & suggested physical therapy for 1 wk until I see him on th 4th week. I had no idea! He answered all my questions & concerns. Pleased with the prognosis."
September 18, 2023
"Dr. Van Thiel and his staff are very professional answered all my questions very thoroughly. I’m glad my wife referred me to him."
September 8, 2023
"Was in and out quickly and found relief from my pain"
September 8, 2023
"Dr. Van Thiel and his staff have been very professional, punctual and very helpful throughout my journey with OrthoIllinois. I am glad I chose them for my 2nd opinion. "
September 1, 2023
"Saw PA.
Pleasant, got xrays, then treatment. It was a good visit. Too early to tell on the treatment."
September 1, 2023
"Great! Short and sweet and to the point. "
August 21, 2023
"Seemed concerned and informative!! Not in a rush to walk out the door!! "
August 18, 2023
"Very prompt. Dr. Van Thiel was very thorough and professional. His diagnosis made sense. "
August 11, 2023
"Another great de at orthopedic"
July 24, 2023
"I saw Stephanie but have always felt well cared for here. They are very open to more natural methods of healing before medicine and surgery. Great bedside manner and open approach. Highly recommend dr van thiel and team. "
June 23, 2023
"I really like seeing Dr. Van Theil and staff. They are very compassionate and caring. "
June 23, 2023
"Very thorough, knowledgeable, and open to all questions. Has an engaging, personable approach which gives me 100% confidence in him. I’ve worked with him for more than six years."
June 16, 2023
"Great!"
June 12, 2023
"I waited in the Doctors room for 30 mins I got a 3 min evaluation and that was nothing I didn’t already know was handed over to his nurse to get which pharmacy I go to and be told to go to therapy that I know will not help and be a waste of my time and my money. I’m a one income family that can’t afford going to a therapy that I don’t already do on my job"
June 5, 2023
"He explained everything about my knee. He was very professional and kind . Told me my options. Him and all his staff were very nice. "
June 5, 2023
"Excellent bedside manners
Straight to the point but with professionalism "
May 26, 2023
"Very impressed with this facility and staff."
May 26, 2023
"The care that I received from Dr. Van Thiel and his PA Stephanie has been top notch. They are kind and knowledgeable. I highly recommend them. "
May 24, 2023
"Dr. Van Thiel was very patient and took the time to explain what he was doing and what the problem was. "
May 23, 2023
"Super knowledgeable and a super nice person. After years of dealing with knee pain, he finally figured out the cause and fixed it. Forever grateful for him and his team."