Biographical summary
David D. Thiel, M.D., is a physician in the Department of Urology at Mayo Clinic Hospital in Jacksonville, Florida with a joint appointment in the Division of Epidemiology, Department of Health Sciences Research. He has served as chair of the Department of Urology and the director of Robotic Surgery. Dr. Thiel's clinical interests include laparoscopic and robotic surgery for malignant and benign urologic conditions, specifically nephron sparing surgery for kidney cancer and robotic prostatectomy.
Dr. Thiel received his medical degree from the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine. He then completed an internship in general surgery and residency at Mayo Clinic Hospital in Jacksonville, as well a fellowship in endourology, robotics and laparoscopy at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics.
Dr. Thiel received the Mayo Clinic Distinguished Educator award in 2017, and the Outstanding Faculty Award in 2007, both from Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science. He has been featured in more than 100 peer-reviewed publications. He has received numerous other awards and honors, including being recognized — five times — as one of the top doctors in Jacksonville by Jacksonville Magazine, and being named among the 40 Most Influential People in Medicine by 904 Magazine in Jacksonville.
Conditions treated
Procedures performed
- Laparoscopic surgery
- Partial nephrectomy
- Reconstructive surgery
- Robotic prostatectomy
- Robotic surgery
Interests
- Laparoscopic and robotic surgery for malignant and benign urologic conditions
- Complex kidney surgery (for tumors, stones, obstruction)
- Prostate cancer
- Robotic and laparoscopic reconstructive surgery
Mayo Clinic locations
Education
- 2007
Fellow - Endourology, Robotics and LaparoscopyUniversity of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics
- 2006
ResidentUrology, Programs in Florida, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
- 2006
Resident - UrologyMayo Graduate School of Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
- 2002
Internship - General SurgeryMayo Graduate School of Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
- 2001
MDCollege of Medicine, University of Cincinnati
- 1996
BS - ZoologyKent State University
Activities and honors
Certifications
- 2009
UrologyAmerican Board of Urology
Awards and honors
- 2017
Mayo Clinic Distinguised Educator Award 2017Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
- 2015
Top Doctors Jacksonville 2015Jacksonville Magazine
- 2014
Top Doctors Jacksonville 2014Jacksonville Magazine
- 2014
40 Most Influential People In North Florida Healthcare904 Magazine
- 2013
40 Most Influential People In Medicine904 Magazine
- 2012
Top Doctors Jacksonville 2012Jacksonville Magazine/Best Doctors, Inc.
- 2011
Top Doctors Jacksonville 2011Jacksonville Magazine
- 2009
Top Doctors Jacksonville 2009Jacksonville Magazine
- 2008
Mayo Clinic CME Faculty of Year AwardMayo School of Continuous Professional Development, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
- 2007
James H. and Marijane DeWeerd Travel Award for ongoing excellence of medical scholarship in the specialty field of UrologyMayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
- 2006
Montague Boyd Essay Competition - 1st place, Do clinical and urodynamic parameters predict artificial urinary sphincter outcome for post-radical prostatectomy incontinence?70th Annual Southeast Section Meeting of the AUA, San Juan, Puerto Rico
- 2005
Montague Boyd Essay Competition - 3rd place, Efficacy and continence rates of simple sling incision for post-pubovaginal sling urinary obstruction69th Annual Southeastern Section Meeting, Charleston, S.C.
- 2005
T. Leon Howard Pyelogram Conference - 1st place, Uterine adenosarcoma in a boy with PMDS69th Annual Southeast Section Meeting of the AUA, Charleston, S.C.
- 2005
Mayo Brothers Distinguished Fellowship Award - NomineeMayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
- 2005
Mayo Clinic Foundation ScholarMayo Clinic in Florida
- 2005
Resident Debate Competition - 1st place, Surgical vs. endoscopic treatment of UPJ obstructionFlorida Urologic Association, Annual meeting - West Palm Beach, Florida
- 2004
Milton Copeland Pyelogram Competition - 2nd place, Persistent Mullerian Duct SyndromeFlorida Urologic Association, Annual Meeting, Naples, Florida
- 2004
Gerald P. Murphy ScholarPRAECIS Pharmaceuticals/AUA
- 2003
Pfizer Scholar in UrologyMayo Clinic in Florida
- 2003
Resident Debate Competition - 1st place, Cystectomy vs. BCG for T1G3 Bladder CancerFlorida Urologic Association, Annual meeting, Orlando, Florida
- 2003
Milton Copeland Pyelogram Competition - 3rd place, Orthotopic ureterocele masquerading as bladder TCCFlorida Urologic Association, Annual meeting, Orlando, Florida
- 2001
Gate Pharmaceuticals Medical Student of the YearUniversity of Cincinnati College of Medicine
- 2000
Alpha Omega AlphaUniversity of Cincinnati College of Medicine
- 2000
Golden Scalpel Award for Excellence in Gross AnatomyUniversity of Cincinnati College of Medicine
- 1996
Summa Cum LaudeKent State University
- 1996
Margolis Award for excellence in PhysiologyKent State University
- 1995
Phi Beta KappaKent State University
Professional memberships
- 2022 - present
Florida Urological Society
- 2021 - 2022
Florida Urological Society
- 2021 - present
Southeastern Section of the American Urological Association
- 2020 - present
Clinical Practice Committee - Florida, Mayo Clinic Florida Committees
- 2020 - present
Southeastern Section of the American Urological Association
- 2017 - 2020
Clinical Practice Committee - Florida, Mayo Clinic Florida Committees
- 2017 - present
MCF Hospital Practice Subcommittee
- 2017 - present
Mayo Clinic Hospital Care Delivery Platform Committee
- 2015 - 2016
Cardiothoracic Surgery Chair Search Committee, Mayo Clinic Committees
- 2014 - 2015
Officers & Councilors of Staff, Mayo Clinic Florida Committees
- 2014 - present
Surgical Committee - Florida, Clinical Practice Committee - Florida, Mayo Clinic Florida Committees
- 2014 - 2016
Personnel Committee, Mayo Clinic Florida Committees
- 2013 - 2014
Officers & Councilors of Staff, Mayo Clinic Florida Committees
- 2013 - 2015
Cancer - GU Upper Specialty Council, Mayo Clinic Specialty Council, Mayo Clinic Clinical Practice Committee
- 2013 - present
Mimic Surgical Simulation Corporation
- 2013 - 2020
Mayo Clinic Florida Robotic sub-committee
- 2013 - 2020
Mayo Clinic Robotic Working Group
- 2011 - 2012
Florida Urological Society
- 2011 - 2013
Clinical Practice Quality Oversight Committee - Florida, Clinical Practice Committee - Florida, Mayo Clinic Florida Committees
- 2011 - present
Florida Urological Society
- 2010 - 2019
Internal Review Committee for Urology Residency Program, Surgery and Surgical Specialties Graduate Education Committee, Education Committee
- 2010 - 2014
Education Committee, Mayo Clinic Florida Committees
- 2010 - 2012
Maintenance of Certification Advisory Group
- 2010 - 2014
Mayo Clinic Simulation Oversight Committee, Mayo Clinic Education Committee, Mayo Clinic Committees
- 2010 - 2011
Hospital Practice Committee - Florida, Clinical Practice Committee - Florida, Mayo Clinic Florida Committees
- 2008 - 2018
Capital Equipment Committee, Mayo Clinic Florida Committees
- 2008 - 2013
Credentials Committee, Mayo Clinic Florida Committees
- 2007 - present
Southeastern Section of the American Urological Association
- 2007 - present
American Urological Association
- 2007 - present
Florida Urological Society
- 2007 - present
Endourological Society
- 2006 - 2007
Southeastern Section of the American Urological Association
- 2004 - 2005
Surgical Education Subcommittee, Mayo Clinic Florida Committees
Publications