Thomas VonGillern,M.D.

Thomas VonGillern, M.D.

Specialties

  • Elbow
  • Hand & Wrist
  • Shoulder

Locations

  • Moline, Illinois
  • Silvis, Illinois

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Background & Training

Hometown

Des Moines, Iowa

Undergraduate Studies

The University of Iowa, Bachelor of Science

Medical School

University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine, Doctor of Medicine

Residency

North Carolina Memorial Hospital, University of North Carolina, Orthopedic Surgery

Fellowship

Columbia University, Hand, Upper Extremity, & Microsurgery

Professional Memberships

Board Certified, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
American Society for Surgery of the Hand
American Association for Hand Surgery
Robert E. Carroll Hand Club
American Medical Association
Rock Island County Medical Society
Illinois State Medical Society
Illinois Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons
North American Trauma Association

Physician, US Ski and Snowboard Team

Areas of Expertise

Carpal & Cubital Tunnel Release
Dupuytren’s Contracture

Hand, Wrist, & Elbow Injuries

Hip, Knee & Shoulder Replacement

General Orthopedics & Fracture Care

Knee, Shoulder & Wrist Arthroscopy

Nerve Compression & Tendon Repair

Total Elbow, Total Wrist & Finger Joint Replacement

Work Injuries

Physician Team

Lauren Brown, PA-C, Physician Assistant
Brianne E., Patient Coordinator

US Ski Team
4.7 based on 482 reviews

Patient Reviews

James Parry
May 16, 2026
Google

Pleasant easy experience. Got results I wanted. Easy to understand the instructions given. Thank you. J.E.Parry

Mark Bollaert
May 6, 2026
Google

I couldn’t believe how fast I was in and out of there. Signed in and got an x-ray… I barely had time to fill out the sheets they gave me they had me moving around so fast😂. They were quick, thorough and everyone was in a great mood and very knowledgeable! Could not have had a better experience!

Violet Fleming
April 29, 2026
Google

I highly recommend Dr VonGilleren. If you're looking for a dr. that is straight to the point and very knowledge he's who you want. He did my right knee replacement years ago and haven't had any issues and now getting ready for the left one.

Cheryl Wolever
April 22, 2026
Google

The Dr explained everything clearly and helped me with my wrist pain.

Tina Streat-graham
April 22, 2026
Google

He was awesome came in with great attitude and showed care listened to me with how I felt and more understanding, I recommend him for help in your medical issues in that department.

Patient
April 22, 2026
Healthgrades

Dr. VinGilleren has really helped me deal with the pain in my hip. He is easy to talk to and very knowledgeable!

Vida Luth
April 16, 2026
Google

Tom VonGilleran did an excellent job addressing the issues I have. He was very thorough in his examinations. He explained everything very clearly so that i could understand what was happening in my hands and shoulders. He proceeded to tell me what steps can be taken to alleviate my issues. I will follow all of his suggestions and advice, and proceed with the steps that he/we will take to solve the issue. I mentioned to him that i currently feel like a science project, one that he can solve. Also he spent enough time with me to make sure I was comfortable. Thank you! Vida Luth

laura Whitmarsh-Fraga
April 15, 2026
Google

Dr.VonGillern is an amazing ortho doctor & provides excellent patient care!

Marcy Salmonson
April 14, 2026
Google

So very thankful for Dr. VonGillern's compassion and amazing care. He is the best of the best; a truly skilled surgeon and physician, and I will be forever thankful for his skill and kindness!...a wonderful man!

James Witter
April 8, 2026
Google

Dr. VonGilern is awesome and does a great job.

Patient
March 11, 2026
Healthgrades

I had hip replacement surgery with Dr VonGillerin in July. I'm am now back to working my part time job with no pain! His Nurse practitioner is very nice also!

Patient
February 12, 2026
Healthgrades

I am currently suffering, osteoarthritis, carpal tunnel, and other issues. He said that he would help me, and he is currently fulfilling his word. I trust him completely. He is very knowledgeable in his area. & I definitely would recommend him to anyone suffering.

Patient
February 11, 2026
Healthgrades

I am currently suffering, osteoarthritis, carpal tunnel, and other issues. He said that he would help me, and he is currently fulfilling his word. I trust him completely. He is very knowledgeable in his area. & I definitely would recommend him to anyone suffering.

Gunn Men
February 4, 2026
Google

Listened to what I had to say and was very thorough in explaining the next steps.

Rhonda Gunter
January 28, 2026
Google

Dr Vongillern is a fantastic doctor. He always listens and is very personable. I trust him to make the right decisions for me.

missy gamelin
January 28, 2026
Google

Super sweet fella and does explain everything well

Richard Thode
January 21, 2026
Google

Dr. Tom is well worth the three and a half hour drive to get to see him. He is so kind and knowledgeable. I would recommend him to anyone in a heartbeat.

Janina Ehrlich
January 20, 2026
Google

I came worried and left at peace. Dr. VonGillern is friendly and efficient, using our time to solve my problem in the short and long term. I very much appreciated his expertise and professional attitude. I'd recommend him to anyone. Thank you!

Tilli Mendoza
January 7, 2026
Google

I'm very grateful to Dr. Vongilleran for his expert care with helping me with my arthritic hands ... and 2 carpal tunnel surgeries ...all very successful. Recently with double wrist breaks. Thankful for Dr's concern and kindness.

David Shelangouski
December 10, 2025
Google

Dr. V. Is wonderful. Short visit got the hands feeling better.

Morris Pratt
December 10, 2025
Google

ORA. Particularly Dr. Vongilleren gave me tremendous relief from my knee pain. I thank you so much Doctor 👍🙏

Patricia Tutakafika
December 5, 2025
Google

Doctor Thomas VonGillern is very professional, takes time to listen and examine his patients with attention and care about them. I

Denise Coakley
October 31, 2025
Google

Very kind,caring, Concern about my problem .friendly ,answer questions

Stephanie Leonard
October 31, 2025
Google

Very caring and attentive to my injury and pain. Will definitely continue to see Dr VonGillern.

Kristin Jordan
October 22, 2025
Google

Dr. VonGilleren is the best. Spends a lot of time with his patients and explains everything.

Judi Watson
October 22, 2025
Google

Very good bedside manner. Explains everything he planned to do and why!

Rick Riley
October 21, 2025
Google

First ever visit with Dr. VonGillern. Obviously extremely knowledgeable and also very friendly.

Shelby Thompson
October 15, 2025
Google

Thank you!

Diane Heisner
October 7, 2025
Google

I was pleased and satisfied with my visit. My appointment was right on time and the doctor answered all my questions. The office staff was great as well.

Randy Harmon
October 1, 2025
Google

Well oiled machine. For the most part everything is on-time. They don't waste our time. Highly recommend

David Wallace
September 29, 2025
Google

It was a quick visit. Still waiting for surgery date and time

Caryn Unsicker
September 17, 2025
Google

He seems very knowledgeable and professional, and he's genuinely concerned about your health and safety.

Terry carlson
September 16, 2025
Google

Dr. V is the best. Definitely helped my wife, Marsha. Significant relief in her hand. Thank you Dr. V

Arazi Love
August 19, 2025
Google

Very professional, very accurate, such a great friendly personality, highly recommend this dr.

Traci Smith-Connor
August 12, 2025
Facebook

My experience with ORA has been excellent . From the time I met with the PA at Urgent care to the time I met with Dr. VonGillran . The responsiveness to my issues and their follow-through was excellent. I especially liked the kindness that was shown when I met with the PA and the doctor.

Sheila McIntosh
August 6, 2025
Google

Was. Very nice. Was a minor issue but appreciated his help.

Laura Fraga
August 5, 2025
Google

Dr. Vongillern did a fantastic job when he gave me a gel injection to my knee! He was friendly and kind and really put my anxious mind at ease!

Dorene
August 1, 2025
Google

First time seeing Dr. VonGillern and things went pretty smoothly. I was in and out the door within an hour and I even had X-rays done. He gave me pain management medication, instructions on my care, and scheduled a follow up before moving forward with a plan. He knows his stuff and is a no frills doctor.

Patient
July 15, 2025
Healthgrades

This is my second experience with Dr Vongillern.My friends were amazed how quick I recovered from a procedure the Dr performed several years ago. I chose Dr Vongillern a second time based on the excellent experience I’ve had.

Monica Millbrook
July 9, 2025
Google

It was good everyone was very nice and helpful great job

Chris Carroll
July 8, 2025
Google

Great and friendly! Answers questions and very knowledgeable.

Frank Bower
June 22, 2025
Google

Dr. VonGillern did an excellent job with my physical issues that have been giving me pain over the years. He always took time to explain the results of tests, such as MRI imaging, so I understood what was causing my pain, what current options I could try to improve my situation and what to expect as deterioration continues. I would recommend him to others.

Dennis Simmons
June 17, 2025
Google

Could not ask for better care.

Joyce VanSeveren
June 11, 2025
Google

They are always nice I , they’ve have never felt uncomfortable !

Kellie Mcknight
June 4, 2025
Google

Always does an amazing job job

Chris F
May 14, 2025
Google

I love Dt. Vongillern at ORA. No BS, just straight talk, but still has a great manner. Perfection in a doctor.

Laurie Johnson
May 13, 2025
Google

Dr. VonGillern, was caring and explained my options clearly. Dr. was not pushy at all. My only negative is that I would have liked to have seen my x-ray.

David Steiger
April 29, 2025
Google

Very polite, new what he was doing.

Tim Tubbs
April 23, 2025
Google

The doctor has operated on me twice already with excellent results and have scheduled at least one more possibly 2.

Karol W.
February 13, 2025
Healthgrades

Dr vongillern is very professional he takes time to hear what you have to say an gives you all the answers to your questions. I would definitely recommend him to others thanks again 4 your help

Karol W.
February 12, 2025
Healthgrades

Dr vongillern is very professional he takes time to hear what you have to say an gives you all the answers to your questions. I would definitely recommend him to others thanks again 4 your help

Sherri Peoples Jamison
February 5, 2025
Google

I went in for a consultation for wrist surgery Dr. Von Gillern is very good

Troi
February 5, 2025
Healthgrades

He knows me. He's seen everything I've been through with so many orthopedic problems.

Dennis Buckley
February 4, 2025
Google

I appreciate Dr.’s advice and got the shots in both hands. Feeling much better today.

Ray Graham
January 31, 2025
Google

Always get you right in and always a great experience

Barrie Smith
January 31, 2025
Google

Great handling and understanding of patient with Dementia. B. Smith

Corina Carle
December 7, 2024
Google

He took the time for me to explain injury and how my pain level was.

Laura Fraga
December 5, 2024
Google

Dr. VonGillern is extremely well experienced & explained everything to me thoroughly. He is very caring and kind.

LouAnn
November 28, 2024
Google

Dr. VinGillern is as good as they come.

Harvey Baket
November 22, 2024
Google

I thought everything moved a little fast I guess we'll see after I don't my therapy

Annie Aldeman
November 22, 2024
Google

I totally appreciate your patience with my daughter. We did get her back on the walker and back into the brace. Thanks

Susan “Sue” Murray
November 20, 2024
Google

Excellent doc!

Paula Duncan
November 20, 2024
Google

Staff was amazing. Very timely and professional. Dr was precise and to he point. Looked at m X-rays and looked at the problem and set up surgery!!

Rick Jackson
October 31, 2024
Google

Dr von G has been their for my family and helped us for years highly recommend A+

Rosellyn Cowley
October 23, 2024
Google

I saw Dr. Thomas Vongillern for my left hand that had two broken fingers. He was so kind and gentle as he examined my hand. And recommended trying another way to heal the breaks without doing surgery. I was so relieved to hear that as I didn’t want surgery on my hand. I’m so glad he is willing to avoid surgery when it’s possible and try other methods.

Vitals Guest
October 23, 2024
Vitals

I have known Dr. Vongillern for at least 30 years. Always very professsional. He replaced my shoulder one year ago and I’m doing great. If I could do six stars I would!! Answered all my questions! I would very highly recommend Dr. Vongillern!!!

Roger Boostrom
October 16, 2024
Google

5 Stars in every way

Sue Bratcher
October 16, 2024
Google

Dr very caring and showed concern for my issues. Would recommend!

Lana Roberts
October 9, 2024
Google

They are always most helpful and friendly. I appreciate the time spent and care.

Paula Thurman
October 4, 2024
Google

Everyone from the front office staff to the nurses were very polite and informative about the procedure and the process leading up to it. They were all very efficient and answered all of my questions.

Kate
September 21, 2024
Healthgrades

Dr. Vongillern takes the time to see what my issue is. After examining my hands and wrists he came to the conclusion that I need further tests. What a great doctor and he performed surgery on my right wrist. Fixed my problem.

Kate
September 20, 2024
Healthgrades

Dr. Vongillern takes the time to see what my issue is. After examining my hands and wrists he came to the conclusion that I need further tests. What a great doctor and he performed surgery on my right wrist. Fixed my problem.

James Bishop
September 18, 2024
Google

Dr. VonGillern and his team always deliver the finest Care and help keep me moving in the right direction

Joshua Berardi
September 10, 2024
Google

Thomas was knowledgeable and to the point. He was kind and commutative with me about what happened for we can figure out the exact issue and attack it properly.

smarogil
September 6, 2024
Google

Dr. VonGillern was very nice pleasant and thorough in his examination and explanation. Started treatment right away and today I am feeling better already. His office staff were very nice and made my appointment go ahead smoothly.

Kris C.
September 6, 2024
Healthgrades

Dr. VonGillern is thorough, well-spoken, knowledgeable and kind. This will be my third hand surgery with him (all different issues, my luck!) and I would not go anywhere else.

Beth Torrey
September 4, 2024
Facebook

Great facilities, great doctors, fast and efficient check ins, kind and knowledgeable staff. They take great care of the patients. Saw Dr. VonGillerin who was thorough in checking my injury and answered all my questions and concerns.

Within the Wood
August 23, 2024
Google

Dr.VonGillern has been a great doctor and did an awesome job repairing my wrist. He was very informative and told me everything to expect before and after my surgery and has been great throughout the entire process that im still going through. I would recommend him to anyone and hope to get my other wrist repaired after im done healing before he decides to retire which he probably never will because he loves what he does and you can tell just talking to him.

Joyce Eklof
August 21, 2024
Google

He made possible what I didn't think WAS possible! I can walk normally again!

Ira Tensley
August 17, 2024
Google

Great person and very Informative of what is going on straight to the punch she does a great job thank you Ira Thomas

Laurie Keehn
August 14, 2024
Google

Great Doctor. He has helped me out with my wrists and elbows. Always direct with friendly manner

Maria Mier
July 16, 2024
Google

Am pleased with Dr VonGillern immediate assessment of my finger's injury. Treatment will take a little time but am glad its healing. Thank you! Maria M.L.

Cindy Concannon
July 16, 2024
Google

Very detailed Great bedside manner*** Recommend to all

Steve Hammons
July 11, 2024
Google

Dr. VonGillern and his staff was very nice and professional, answering all my questions. I would highly recommend them.

From Illinois
July 3, 2024
Google

Dr VonGillern was very nice, explained everything thoroughly and was alot nicer than some of the other Drs in the building

Mary Jo Bleuer
June 18, 2024
Google

Have right knee pain from arthritis. Dr. Examined my knee and his PAb gave me an injection into it. Will follow up in 2 months. Quick and easy appointment.

Michael Shamsie
June 13, 2024
Google

Awesome

Steve S
June 12, 2024
Healthgrades

Dr. VonGillern throughly explained the options available for the treatment of my injury. He offered me the option of surgery but recommended that I wait to see if I was comfortable with the results of the natural healing. Conservative and ethical.

Cathy Harrison
June 6, 2024
Healthgrades

Dr. Von Gillern was very attentive to my concerns and discussed with me the options available. He answered all my questions without making me feel like I was taking up his time

Cathy Harrison
June 5, 2024
Healthgrades

Dr. Von Gillern was very attentive to my concerns and discussed with me the options available. He answered all my questions without making me feel like I was taking up his time

Jaime Darnell
May 31, 2024
Google

He did a great job with getting my wrist fixed after an accident where I tore my ligaments and other things in it. I already almost have full movement in it again, which is very important since it is my dominant hand and I was unable to even write before he did my surgery.

Magnetron33
May 23, 2024
Google

I always ask to see Dr. VonGillern when I have any kind of problem with my knee. I have 110% confidence in his ability and judgement and would not even consider going anywhere else

Tom & Patti Meyers
May 18, 2024
Healthgrades

He listened carefully to my symptoms & made me feel comfortable & genuinely concerned about helping relieve my pain. He explained what he would do, administered a shot in my hip & requested that I return in (2) months for reevaluation. I was glad that I went after being referred to him by a family member & definitely recommend trying him for any of the services he specializes in.

Tom & Patti Meyers
May 17, 2024
Healthgrades

He listened carefully to my symptoms & made me feel comfortable & genuinely concerned about helping relieve my pain. He explained what he would do, administered a shot in my hip & requested that I return in (2) months for reevaluation. I was glad that I went after being referred to him by a family member & definitely recommend trying him for any of the services he specializes in.

Dave and Jo degeeter
May 2, 2024
Healthgrades

We've been going to Dr Vongillern for over 30 years. My husband Dave just went to get evaluated for hands falling asleep and decreased strength. Dr refered Dave to a neurologist to get nerve tests. No stroke symptoms. Dr is an excellent surgeon and very good at diagnosing. He's done surgeries on Dave for rotator cuff, carpel tunnel, knee scopes, extensive ankle clean out thru scope, as my husband had severe calcium buildup from a previous catastrophic shot gun accident many years ago. We feel very safe with Dr Vongillern.

Dave and Jo degeeter
May 1, 2024
Healthgrades

We've been going to Dr Vongillern for over 30 years. My husband Dave just went to get evaluated for hands falling asleep and decreased strength. Dr refered Dave to a neurologist to get nerve tests. No stroke symptoms. Dr is an excellent surgeon and very good at diagnosing. He's done surgeries on Dave for rotator cuff, carpel tunnel, knee scopes, extensive ankle clean out thru scope, as my husband had severe calcium buildup from a previous catastrophic shot gun accident many years ago. We feel very safe with Dr Vongillern.

Mike Schmidt
April 24, 2024
Google

Great service, thank you!

Steve Ebner
April 24, 2024
Healthgrades

Dr Vongillern did a great job with my surgery! Very professional, answered all my questions. My shoulder is great now. I have no pain and no limitations. I would give him 6 stars if I could!!

Steve Ebner
April 23, 2024
Healthgrades

Dr Vongillern did a great job with my surgery! Very professional, answered all my questions. My shoulder is great now. I have no pain and no limitations. I would give him 6 stars if I could!!

Genevieve Arellanes
April 16, 2024
Google

I love ORA , they are empathetic and Dr Vongillern knewn exactly what needs to be done and was very kind and thorough .ty ORA and Dr Vongillern