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Dr. David D. Thiel, MD

(David D. Thiel, M.D.)

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Specializes in: Urology (Urinary Tract Disease) and General Practice

University of Cincinnati College of Medicine

Professional interests include: laparoscopic surgery, reconstructive surgery, kidney cancer, and more.

4500 San Pablo Road
Jacksonville, FL 32224

(904) 953-7330

Dr. David D. Thiel, MD is an urologist in Jacksonville, FL specializing in urology (urinary tract disease) and general practice. He graduated from University of Cincinnati College of Medicine. Dr. David D. Thiel, MD is affiliated with Mayo Clinic and MAYO CLINIC JACKSONVILLE.

Office Locations

4500 San Pablo Road
Jacksonville, FL 32224

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Some issues Dr. David D. Thiel, MD can help you with:

Kidney Stones

Kidney stones are hard deposits that form in the kidneys, made up of minerals that are normally present in urine. They can vary in size, from as small as a grain of sand to as large as a nickel, occasionally even larger. Sometimes they lodge in the kidney, and sometimes they break free and make their way out through the urinary tract, which can be extremely painful.

Kidney stones can be smooth or jagged and are yellow to brown in color. They are mostly comprised of the minerals calcium, oxalate, and phosphorus. Examining the stones to see what they are made of can show what caused the stone to be formed in the first place. For example, a stone made of mostly calcium, which is the most common type, can happen any time the urine becomes too concentrated due to dehydration or a blockage in the kidney. A uric acid stone forms when acid levels in the urine get too high, usually due to excessive consumption of animal protein such as meat and fish. A struvite stone is a sign of certain infections, and a cystine stone can be due to a genetic disorder that raises the risk of kidney stones.

The most common symptom of kidney stones is pain, either in the back or lower abdomen, or severe pain when urinating. There may also be blood in the urine. Treatment for kidney stones depends on how large the stone is. Very small stones can pass out of the body on their own, and they do not require treatment other than drinking adequate water and taking pain killers. Larger stones need to be broken apart and removed. The main treatment options are:

Shock wave lithotripsy, which uses sound wave vibrations to break apart the stone
Percutaneous nephrolithotomy, or the use of a very tiny tool (like a wire inserted through the back) to break apart and remove the stone
Ureteroscopy, a thin tube inserted through the urethra and bladder to the stone, where tiny tools can grasp the stone and remove

People who have had one kidney stone are at risk of developing another. To reduce this risk, patients are given instructions specific to the type of stone they developed. Generally the instructions will include drinking more water to dilute the urine, but it may also involve lowering sodium intake or eating less meat.

Laparoscopic Surgery

Laparoscopic surgery is a kind of minimally invasive surgery using a thin, narrow tube called a laparoscope. Usually performed on the abdomen or the pelvic region, the surgeon makes a few very small incisions instead of one large one.

During the procedure, the surgeon inserts the laparoscope, which contains a light and camera that allows the surgeon to see what is happening inside the body. Then tiny tools are placed through the small openings and used to perform the surgery.

The most common laparoscopic surgery is gallbladder removal, but laparoscopic surgery may also be used for the removal of a kidney or appendix, to treat certain cysts and tumors, for bariatric surgery, for some GERD treatments, or for hernia repairs, among others.

Because laparoscopic surgery only uses a few tiny incisions, the scars are minimal and recovery is easier than with open surgery.

Robotic Surgery

Robotic surgery is a type of minimally invasive surgery, using a tiny opening to get inside the body instead of making a large cut. It uses small tools attached to a thin robotic arm, which is controlled by the surgeon. Robotic surgery may be referred to by the specific kind of robot that is used. The most advanced robot currently in use is called the da Vinci, and surgery using it is sometimes called da Vinci surgery.

There are many benefits to robotic surgery, both for the patient and the surgeon. Robotic surgery allows for more precise movements and increased control during very delicate surgical procedures. This makes performing surgery accurately much easier for surgeons and reduces fatigue. The smaller 'hand' of the robot can enter the body via a much smaller opening, which reduces the risk of infection and scarring and leads to a faster recovery. The robotic hands also contain tiny moveable cameras among their tools, giving surgeons a much closer view of the procedure than would be possible with traditional surgery.

In The News

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. David D. Thiel, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Volume:

kidney surgery

laparoscopic nephrectomy

laparoscopic partial nephrectomy

In 2023, Dr. David D. Thiel, MD performed more kidney surgery, laparoscopic nephrectomy, and laparoscopic partial nephrectomy procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within Florida.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David D. Thiel, MD treated as an urologist in Jacksonville, FL during 2012 were urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures, catheterization and stent placement (stenting).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David D. Thiel, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation	17
cancer surgery	20
catheterization	77
diagnostic procedures	18
dissection	12
doctor visit	723
excision	12
foreign body removal	17
injections	15
laser treatment	13
lithotripsy (stone fragmentation)	13
lymph node procedures	12
minimally invasive procedures	297
minor procedures	18
pelvic surgery	12
stent placement (stenting)	26
urologic procedures	562

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David D. Thiel, MD treated as an urologist in Jacksonville, FL during 2013 were urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures, stent placement (stenting) and minor procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David D. Thiel, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation	16
cancer surgery	11
catheterization	14
diagnostic procedures	25
doctor visit	693
foreign body removal	14
minimally invasive procedures	231
minor procedures	25
stent placement (stenting)	28
urologic procedures	348

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David D. Thiel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	551
Female	136

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	609
Black	48
Hispanic	15
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	317
From 75 to 84	241
85 and over	77
Less than 65	52

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David D. Thiel, MD in 2013

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	30
Dementia	6
Cancer	28

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David D. Thiel, MD treated as an urologist in Jacksonville, FL during 2014 were urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures, stent placement (stenting) and foreign body removal.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David D. Thiel, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation	11
doctor visit	686
foreign body removal	21
hospital care	16
inpatient care	16
minimally invasive procedures	231
neurostimulation	13
stent placement (stenting)	24
urologic procedures	323

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David D. Thiel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	537
Female	181

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	629
Black	56
Hispanic	20
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	337
From 75 to 84	246
85 and over	83
Less than 65	52

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David D. Thiel, MD in 2014

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	48
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	32
Dementia	6
Cancer	26

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David D. Thiel, MD treated as an urologist in Jacksonville, FL during 2015 were urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures, stent placement (stenting) and foreign body removal.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David D. Thiel, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation	30
cancer surgery	16
catheterization	30
cryotherapy	15
diagnostic procedures	27
doctor visit	832
foreign body removal	30
hormone therapy	17
hospital care	11
inpatient care	11
laser treatment	29
lithotripsy (stone fragmentation)	14
minimally invasive procedures	291
minor procedures	12
stent placement (stenting)	46
urologic procedures	533

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David D. Thiel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1570
Female	400

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1740
Black	162
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	34
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	894
From 75 to 84	648
85 and over	258
Less than 65	170

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David D. Thiel, MD in 2015

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	45
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	4
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	30
Dementia	6
Cancer	32

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David D. Thiel, MD treated as an urologist in Jacksonville, FL during 2016 were urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures, catheterization and stent placement (stenting).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David D. Thiel, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation	19
cancer surgery	16
catheterization	36
cryotherapy	19
dissection	12
doctor visit	288
excision	12
foreign body removal	13
hormone therapy	17
injections	14
laser treatment	19
lymph node procedures	12
minimally invasive procedures	301
pelvic surgery	12
potassium test	12
stent placement (stenting)	29
urologic procedures	551

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David D. Thiel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	482
Female	118

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	527
Black	42
Hispanic	13
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	277
From 75 to 84	198
85 and over	79
Less than 65	46

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David D. Thiel, MD in 2016

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	51
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	4
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	29
Dementia	8
Cancer	33

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David D. Thiel, MD treated as an urologist in Jacksonville, FL during 2017 were urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures, catheterization and ablation.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David D. Thiel, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation	29
catheterization	40
cryotherapy	16
doctor visit	220
foreign body removal	12
laser treatment	16
minimally invasive procedures	258
stent placement (stenting)	26
urologic procedures	573

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David D. Thiel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	397
Female	132

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	456
Black	41
Hispanic	14
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	229
From 75 to 84	189
85 and over	74
Less than 65	37

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David D. Thiel, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	48
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	57
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	4
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	27
Dementia	13
Cancer	26

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David D. Thiel, MD treated as an urologist in Jacksonville, FL during 2018 were urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures, catheterization and stent placement (stenting).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David D. Thiel, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery	12
catheterization	35
doctor visit	180
minimally invasive procedures	232
open surgery	12
stent placement (stenting)	19
urologic procedures	489

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David D. Thiel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	380
Female	118

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	429
Black	37
Hispanic	19
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	222
From 75 to 84	177
85 and over	69
Less than 65	30

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David D. Thiel, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	49
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	60
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	28
Dementia	10
Cancer	25

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David D. Thiel, MD treated as an urologist in Jacksonville, FL during 2019 were urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures, stent placement (stenting) and open surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David D. Thiel, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery	15
cancer surgery	12
doctor visit	204
minimally invasive procedures	172
open surgery	15
stent placement (stenting)	21
urologic procedures	225

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David D. Thiel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	235
Female	90

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	281
Black	20
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	169
From 75 to 84	102
85 and over	32
Less than 65	22

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David D. Thiel, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	68
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	27
Dementia	6
Cancer	29

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David D. Thiel, MD treated as an urologist in Jacksonville, FL during 2020 were urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures, stent placement (stenting) and cancer surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David D. Thiel, MD for Medicare patients.

cancer surgery	11
doctor visit	188
minimally invasive procedures	162
stent placement (stenting)	21
urologic procedures	183

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David D. Thiel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	200
Female	82

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	246
Black	17
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	145
From 75 to 84	91
85 and over	31
Less than 65	15

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David D. Thiel, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	73
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	25
Dementia	8
Cancer	29

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David D. Thiel, MD treated as an urologist in Jacksonville, FL during 2021 were urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures, open surgery and abdominal surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David D. Thiel, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery	13
doctor visit	173
minimally invasive procedures	127
open surgery	13
urologic procedures	161

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David D. Thiel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	165
Female	77

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	204
Black	15
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	11
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	114
From 75 to 84	85
85 and over	24
Less than 65	19

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David D. Thiel, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	74
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	25
Dementia	8
Cancer	24

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David D. Thiel, MD treated as an urologist in Jacksonville, FL during 2022 were urologic procedures and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David D. Thiel, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	135
minimally invasive procedures	128
urologic procedures	150

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David D. Thiel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	145
Female	70

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	177
Black	17
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	105
From 75 to 84	66
85 and over	27
Less than 65	17

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David D. Thiel, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	53
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	34
Dementia	6
Cancer	68

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David D. Thiel, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. David D. Thiel, MD treated as an urologist in Jacksonville, FL were urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures, catheterization and stent placement (stenting).

abdominal surgery	13
ablation	20
cancer surgery	14
catheterization	38
cryotherapy	16
diagnostic procedures	23
dissection	12
doctor visit	392
excision	12
foreign body removal	17
hormone therapy	17
hospital care	13
injections	14
inpatient care	13
laser treatment	19
lithotripsy (stone fragmentation)	13
lymph node procedures	12
minimally invasive procedures	220
minor procedures	18
neurostimulation	13
open surgery	13
pelvic surgery	12
potassium test	12
stent placement (stenting)	26
urologic procedures	372

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David D. Thiel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	423
Female	127

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	41
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	481
Hispanic	7
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	4

**Age**
75 to 84	185
85 and over	68
Less than 65	41
65 to 74	255

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David D. Thiel, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. David D. Thiel, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	52
Asthma	6
Osteoporosis	5
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	26
Atrial Fibrillation	13
Cancer	29
Dementia	7

Education & Training

Dr. David D. Thiel, MD graduated from University of Cincinnati College of Medicine. He completed residency at Mayo Clinic. He is certified by the Urology American Board of Urology and has a state license in Florida.

Medical School: University of Cincinnati College of Medicine

Residency: Mayo Clinic (2006)

Board Certification: Urology American Board of Urology (2009)

Licensed In: Florida

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. David D. Thiel, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Mayo Clinic

MAYO CLINIC JACKSONVILLE

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. David D. Thiel, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.	$5,149 Da Vinci Surgical System $5,149
CooperSurgical, Inc.	$1,963 Laparoscopic Instruments $1,487	Hospital Instrumentation $476
Coloplast Corp	$1,106 TITAN $641	PENILE RECONSTRUCTION $389	CONTINENCE CARE $22	MALE INCONTINENCE $22	VIRTUE $21	Other $11
Cook Incorporated	$1,004 Cook Medical Endoscopy $226	URO - Stents $222	Cook Medical Accessories $207	SUR - SIS $139	Cook Medical Lasers $109	Other $102
Boston Scientific Corporation	$957 LITHOVUE $142	KIDNEY STONE DISEASE $140	rezum Generator $130	BPH $119	LITHOVUE EMPOWER $109	Other $318
Other	$6,447 Myrbetriq $652	FIRMAGON $441	XTANDI $359	EndoSheath $338	BOTOX $256	Other $4,400

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$10,116
Education	$3,862
Consulting Fee	$1,800
Travel and Lodging	$847

Biography

Dr. David Thiel's areas of specialization are general practice and urology (urinary tract disease). These areas are among his clinical interests: partial nephrectomy, kidney stones, and robotic prostatectomy. Dr. Thiel is professionally affiliated with Mayo Clinic. Before completing his residency at Mayo Clinic, Dr. Thiel attended medical school at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine. His distinctions include: Mayo Clinic Distinguised Educator Award; Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration; and Top Doctors Jacksonville Jacksonville Magazine.