Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Adults (ages 19 - 65)
- Geriatrics (>65)
Languages
- English
Gender
MaleAbout Joseph B. Thibodeau
Joseph Thibodeau, MD, has always enjoyed math, science and mysteries. Before his formal training, he would make simple diagnoses for family and friends.
“By the time I was in college, I even diagnosed one of my roommates with Type 1 diabetes before he had any clue he had a problem,” he said.
During medical school, he wanted to find a meaningful specialty.
“When I was trying to figure out what to do, I thought, well, let me find an area where I can have a large impact in medicine,” said Dr. Thibodeau, a cardiologist with Methodist Physicians Clinic. “Heart disease is the No. 1 cause of death, so I thought I’d give that a solid look.”
Even though he’s drawn to the technical side of cardiology, Dr. Thibodeau has grown to love his daily interactions with patients, their families and other staff.
“The more I do this, the more I realize that the most enjoyable part is interacting with people,” he said.
He believes the most important part of the patient-provider relationship is trust, which is built over time.
“When the time comes for us to do something that’s pretty frightening for them – like putting in a pacemaker, talking about a defibrillator, talking about the end of their life – then they know through a track record that they can trust what I’m saying. They can feel comfortable knowing that I have their interests in mind.”
Dr. Thibodeau’s favorite days are when he’s the busiest.
“I love when there are more patients to see because that means we have more opportunities to make an impact,” he said.
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Locations
- Methodist Physicians Clinic - HealthWest
- 16120 West Dodge Road, Omaha, NE 68118
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- phone: 402-391-5055
- Methodist Physicians Clinic - Westroads Office Park
- 1120 North 103rd Plaza, Suite 100, Omaha, NE 68114
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- phone: 402-391-5055
- Methodist Physicians Clinic - Fremont Cardiology and Pulmonology
- 2540 North Healthy Way, Fremont, NE 68025
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- phone: 402-727-7796
Expertise
Education
- Fellowship: University of Missouri Kansas City School of Medic, Cardiovascular Disease, 2007
- Residency: University Of Arizona Health Science Center, 2004
- Medical School: University of Nebraska Medical Center, 2001
Insurance
- Advanced Medical Pricing Solutions
- Aetna
- Aetna Medicare Assure Premier (HMO D-SNP)
- Aetna Medicare Eagle (HMO)
- Aetna Medicare Premier (HMO)
- Aetna Medicare Premier (PPO)
- Aetna Medicare SmartFit (HMO)
- Aetna Medicare SmartFit (PPO)
- Aetna Medicare Value Plus (HMO)
- Aetna Meritain
- Aetna NHN
- Aetna Signature Administrators
- Ambetter Health
- American Health Plans of Iowa ISNP
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nebraska Medicare Advantage Access (PPO)
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nebraska Medicare Advantage Connect (PPO)
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nebraska Medicare Advantage Core (HMO)
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nebraska Medicare Advantage Secure (PPO)
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nebraska NEtwork Blue
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nebraska Network Blue Heartland Blue
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nebraska Premier Select Blue Choice
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nebraska Premier Select Blue Choice Heartland Blue
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nebraska Select Blue Choice
- Carelon Behavioral Health (MJE Only)
- Coventry Workers' Compensation
- Elite Choice
- First Health
- HealthSmart PPO
- HealthSmart Workers' Compensation
- Humana Full Access (PPO)
- Humana Gold Plus (HMO)
- Humana Gold Plus SNP-DE (HMO D-SNP)
- Humana USAA Honor Giveback (PPO)
- HumanaChoice (PPO)
- HumanaChoice Giveback (PPO)
- Immanuel Pathways PACE IA
- Immanuel Pathways PACE NE
- Iowa Total Care IA Medicaid
- Medica Choice National (PPO)
- Medica Elevate
- Medica Insure
- Medica Medicare Advantage Solution
- Medica Medicare Cost Prime Solution
- Midlands Choice Network
- Midwest Alliance Network
- Molina IA Medicaid
- Molina IA Medicare Advantage
- Molina NE Medicaid
- Molina NE Medicare Advantage
- MultiPlan (PHCS not Included)
- Nebraska Furniture Mart - Centivo TPA
- Nebraska Total Care NE Medicaid
- NX Health Network (dba Valenz Access)
- O'Hara Workers' Compensation
- Progyny (participating providers: Carolyn Doherty, Christopher Corder, John Bishay, Jusdson Davies, Brett Hill, Jon Morton)
- United Healthcare
- United Healthcare AARP MA Essentials from UHC NE-3 (HMO)
- United Healthcare AARP MA Extras from UHC NE-5 (HMO)
- United Healthcare AARP MA from UHC NE-0002 (PPO)
- United Healthcare AARP MA Patriot No Rx NE-MA01 (PPO)
- United Healthcare Allsavers
- United Healthcare Core
- United Healthcare Dual Complete NE-S001 (HMO D-SNP)
- United Healthcare Dual Complete NE-S002 (PPO D-SNP)
- United Healthcare Dual Complete NE-S003 (HMO D-SNP)
- United Healthcare Dual Complete NE-V001 (HMO D-SNP)
- United Healthcare Group MA (HMO)
- United Healthcare Group MA (PPO)
- United Healthcare NE Individual Exchange Benefit Plan
- United Healthcare NE Medicaid
- United Healthcare Nexus ACO
- United Healthcare of the River Valley
- United Healthcare Optum VA CCN
- United Healthcare Surest
- Wellcare Medicare Advantage
- Wellmark Blue (HMO)
- Wellmark Blue (PPO)
- Wellmark Alliance Select (PPO)
- Wellmark Blue Access (HMO)
- Wellmark Blue Advantage (HMO)
- Wellmark Blue Choice (HMO)
- Wellmark Blue Medicare Advantage (HMO)
- Wellmark Blue Medicare Advantage (PPO)
- Wellmark Blue Medicare Advantage Avera (PPO)
- Wellmark Blue Medicare Advantage Enhanced (PPO)
- Wellmark Classic Blue (PPO)
- Wellmark IA Hawk-I (HMO)
- Wellpoint IA Medicaid
- Wellpoint Medicare Advantage DSNP
Ratings & Reviews
4.9 out of 5
307 ratings, 16 reviewsThe Patient Experience Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients who are treated in outpatient or hospital settings may receive different surveys that are not included in this Patient Experience Rating. The volume of responses will vary by question.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/22/2026
I really enjoyed my visit with him. He put me at ease and answered all my questions.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/20/2026
Dr Thibodeau spent a lot of time with me explaining my situation and was great at providing me my treatment plan. 10 out of 10!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/17/2026
1st time seeing Dr. Thibodeau very nice, excited to have him as my new provider in cardiology!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/10/2025
Impressive initial meeting with new doctor
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/6/2025
I have pretty much decided not to do any invasive cardiac procedures. However Dr. Thibodeau said exactly the right thing telling me to try to figure out why I'm doing so well in spite of the poor figures and failed stress test. Therefore, I'm ready fo the cardiac cath next week. I think.....
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/22/2025
Excellent explanation of intended procedures to be accomplished
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/21/2025
My introduction & first visit to see Dr. Thibodeau was very positive. He greeted me with a welcoming handshake, an introduction & he was sincerely interested in what I wanted to discuss regarding my health plan. I felt that he appreciated & respected my thoughts about meds only if absolutely necessary' and after some discussion about my current health condition & plan, he began with explaining why' he felt some changes were needed, I fully understood his reasoning & was able to trust his recommendations.It's rare to leave a first-time doctors appointment and feel good about the discussion, the decisions, and my choice for a new Cardiologist, but this was my experience with Dr. Thibodeau. Thank you, I am pleased to have you on my med-team!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/15/2025
Dr. Thibodeau was very friendly & professional
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/1/2025
Dr Thibodeau is always caring and very knowledgeable.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/31/2025
The Doctor was very good I am going to see him every time. Thank You
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/24/2025
I really liked this doctor and would see him again.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/15/2025
Excellent care and service
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/26/2025
He was great. Would highly recommend
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/25/2025
All good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/20/2025
He was very personable and easy to talk to. I appreciated the time he spent with me and information shared. He was very knowledgeable and addressed all of my concerns.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/19/2025
Very good.