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Geoffrey Van Thiel, MD, Orthopaedic Surgery, Rockford, IL

GeoffreyS.Van ThielMD

Orthopaedic Surgery Rockford, IL

Orthopedic Sports Medicine

Physician

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  • Office

    324 Roxbury Rd
    Rockford, IL 61107
    Phone+1 815-398-9491
    Fax+1 915-381-7498

Summary

  • Dr. Geoffrey Van Thiel’s orthopedic practice focuses on arthroscopic surgery of the hip, knee, and shoulder. He is widely considered a leading expert with over 70 publications and 80 international presentations. His practice focuses on compassionate cutting edge care with a relentless pursuit of improving outcomes and returning patients to an active lifestyle.

Education & Training

  • Rush University Medical Center
    Rush University Medical CenterFellowship, Orthopaedic Sports Medicine, 2011 - 2012
  • Rush University Medical Center
    Rush University Medical CenterResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2006 - 2011
  • UCLA Anderson School of Management
    UCLA Anderson School of ManagementMBA, 2004 - 2006
  • University of Wisconsin-Madison
    University of Wisconsin-MadisonBS, Biological Sciences, Graduated with Honors, 1998 - 2001
  • David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA
    David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLAClass of 2001

Certifications & Licensure

  • IL State Medical License
    IL State Medical License 2009 - 2026
  • WI State Medical License
    WI State Medical License 2013 - 2025
  • American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery
  • American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Sports Medicine

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification eClinicalWorks EHR, eClinicalWorks LLC, 2012-2013
  • Participant on the AAOS Council for Education 2010
  • American Orthopaedic Association (AOA) Leadership Forum 2010

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Acute and Chronic Shoulder Dislocations Orthopedic Knowledge Update – Shoulder 3  
    Van Thiel GS, Heard W, Romeo AA, Provencher MT, AAOS, 1/1/2013
  • Anatomic Transtibial ACL Reconstruction: Effect of Tunnel Placement and Reamer Size  
    Bhatia S, Korth K, Van Thiel GS, Gupta D, Cole BJ, Verma NN, Bach BR, Am J Sports Med, 1/1/2013
  • Comparison of Glenohumeral Contact Pressures and Contact Area after Glenoid Reconstruction with Latarjet or Distal Tibial Osteochondral Allograft  
    Bhatia S, Van Thiel GS, Wang VM, Shewman E, Gupta D, Bach BR, Provencher MT, Romeo AA, Verma NN. Comparison of Glenohumeral Contact Pressures and Contact Area after G..., Am J Sports Med, 1/1/2013
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Books/Book Chapters

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Abstracts/Posters

  • Clinical Outcomes of Reverse Total Shoulder Arthroplasty in Patients Under the Age of 60
    Lin EC, Sershon RA, Van Thiel GS, Gupta D, McGill KC, Cole BJ, Verma NN, Romeo AA, Nicholson GP, European Society for Surgery of the Shoulder and the Elbow (SECEC/ESSSE) Annual Meeting, Lyon, France, 1/14/2011
  • MRI Evaluation of Normal Glenoid Height and Width: an Anatomic Study
    Lenart BA, Van Thiel GS, Dhawan A, Freedman R, McGill K, Provencher MT, Cole BJ, Romeo AA, Verma NN, European Society for Surgery of the Shoulder and the Elbow (SECEC/ESSSE) Annual Meeting, Lyon, France, 1/14/2011
  • Biceps Tenodesis with Interference Screw Fixation: A Biomechanical Comparison of Screw Size and Technique
    Bell R, Slabaugh M, Frank RM, Van Thiel GS, Wang VM, Provencher MT, Romeo AA, Verma NN, ISAKOS Annual Meeting, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 1/1/2011
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Lectures

  • Clinical Outcomes of Reverse Total Shoulder Arthroplasty in Patients Under the Age of 60 
    San Francisco - 1/1/2012
  • Medial Unicompartmental Knee Arthroplasty in Patients Younger than 55 Years of Age: Results at Minimum of Two Years 
    San Francisco - 1/1/2012
  • A Biomechanical Analysis of Posterior-Inferior Glenohumeral Capsular Plication 
    Rio de Janeiro, Brazil - 1/1/2011
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Other

  • Diagnosis and Arthroscopic Management of Posterior Shoulder Instability 
    Yanke AB, Van Thiel GS, LeClere LE, Solomon DJ, Bach BR, Provencher MT, AAOS Orthopaedic Knowledge Online