Summary

Dr. Thiele provides comprehensive colon, rectal and endoscopic services for adolescent and adult patients. This includes colon resections and other procedures on the large and small intestines, including those afflicted with Crohn's disease. In addition, the full gamut of anorectal surgical expertise is available, including hemorrhoid, fissure and fistula treatment. Lower endoscopy, i.e. colonoscopy or flexible sigmoidoscopy, is available both from a diagnostic and therapeutic vantage. Dr. Thiele is specially trained in da Vinci robotic surgery for all aspects of colorectal disease.Top 1% Patient ExperienceThis provider ranks in the top 1% nationally in patient experience, based on scores from the "Care Provider Overall" question on surveys completed with Press Ganey.One of Newsweek's 2025 America's Leading DoctorsNewsweek has named Dr. James Thiele to its America’s Leading Doctors 2025 in Colorectal Surgery, which recognizes top-performing colorectal surgeons in the country. See the full listPatient ResourcesBowel Prep Instructions
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.4
  • 31 years of experience
  • 29 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Southern Illinois University School Of Medicine
  • 6 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 14 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Office Location

Springfield Clinic 1st - 900 Building

900 N 1st St # 3Springfield, IL 62702
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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4.4 
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31 Years of Experience 14 Years of Experience 23 Years of Experience 21 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English
Springfield , ILSpringfield , ILSpringfield , ILSpringfield , IL
Med School: Southern Illinois University School Of Medicine Med School: Indiana University School Of Medicine Med School: Loyola University Of Chicago Stritch School Of Medicine Med School: University Of Illinois College Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. James Thiele

  • Aetna
  • Aetna Better Health
  • Aetna Better Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Aetna Better Health - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois - HMO
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • GEHA
  • Golden Rule
  • Health Alliance
  • Healthlink
  • Healthlink - HMO
  • Humana
  • Humana - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Optum Health
  • Priority Health
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)

Medical Specialties

Dr. James Thiele has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. James Thiele has the following 14 areas of expertise

  • Abdominal Pain
  • Banding
  • Bowel Resection
  • Colon Cancer
  • Colonoscopy
  • Colorectal Cancer
  • Diverticulitis
  • Endoscopy (Endoscopic Surgery)
  • Hemorrhoidectomy
  • Hemorrhoids
  • Laproscopic Surgery (Laparoscopy)
  • Rectal Bleeding
  • Rectal Cancer
  • Rectal Pain

Certifications, License, & Education

31 Years Experience

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Southern Illinois University School Of Medicine

Medical School

Southern Illinois University School Of MedicineGraduated in 1995

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Dr. James Thiele's office is located at 900 N 1st St # 3, Springfield, IL, 62702.
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