Top Orthopedic Surgeons in Nebraska
Looking for an Orthopedic surgeon that you can trust is a daunting task. You do not want to chance that the person you are going to for ankle, knee, hip, or even spinal surgery may not be among the best in their field. Though this is a decision you have to make for yourself after meeting the orthopedic surgeons in person we are giving you a good start. Hopefully an end to your frustration even.
Orthopedic surgery is becoming ever more common as advancements allow for better hip and knee replacements which of course makes the demand for orthopedic surgeons higher. Find the best ones in Nebraska so you can find the surgeon that is right for you and your needs. Something as important as a hip replacement or any other orthopedic surgery, can’t be left to chance and all the time spent researching surgeons around can take up an awful lot of time. So here are the top orthopedic surgeons we have chosen in Nebraska.
Donald J. Walla, M.D.
Lincoln, NE
A native of Columbus, Dr. Walla joined Nebraska Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine (NOASM) in April 2003. Prior to this, he was in private practice at Lincoln Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine. He completed his medical training and orthopaedic residency at the University of Nebraska Medical Center. He went on to complete his Orthopaedic Fellowship Training in Sports Medicine and Trauma at the University of Iowa Hospitals in Iowa City, Iowa.
Michael Morrison, MD
Omaha, NE
Dr. Michael Morrison specializes in performing orthopedic surgery procedures for the shoulder, ankle, foot, and hip. He completed his MD degree from the Creighton University School of Medicine and is currently part of the Omaha Orthopedic Clinic & Sports Medicine team.
Scott Strasburger, MD
Lincoln, NE
Dr. Strasburger is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon specializing in sports medicine and has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Strasburger specializes in complex shoulder issues, rotator cuff injuries, shoulder instability, shoulder and knee replacements, ACL and all other knee and sports related injuries. He also has years of experience helping patients with other orthopaedic and sports medicine needs.
Chris A. Cornett, MD
Omaha, NE
Dr. Chris Cornett’s primary specialization is Orthopedic Surgery and he focuses more on treating adults with musculoskeletal disorders. He attended Medical School at the University of Nebraska Medical Center, where he graduated in 2005 and he also completed a Fellowship in Spine Surgery at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center.
Patrick E. Clare
Lincoln, NE
Dr. Patrick Clare has been the Chief Orthopaedic Surgeon and Team Physician for the Husker athletes for the past 30 years. He attended medical school at the University of Nebraska Medical Center and completed his orthopaedic residency at the University of Minnesota Affiliated Hospitals in Minneapolis.
Dr. Patrick Hurlbut
Lincoln, NE
Dr. Hurlbut is a board certified orthopaedic surgeon. He completed his residency at the University of Vermont in 1993, and a fellowship in Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery in 1994 at the University of Minnesota. He subsequently earned a Certificate of Added Qualification in Hand Surgery from the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Hurlbut has been admitted to that American Society for Surgery of the Hand (ASSH), an elite professional society of hand surgeons. Dr. Hurlbut’s passion has been the diagnosis and treatment of shoulder, elbow and hand injuries but he also continues to practice in many areas of orthopaedics including total joint replacement and knee arthroscopy.
Richard Murphy, MD
Omaha, NE
Dr. Richard Murphy focuses his practice on Orthopedic Surgery General, as well as Orthopedic Surgery of the shoulder and elbow. In addition, he is also board certified in Hand Surgery by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery & American Board of General Surgery.
Ryan M. Arnold, MD
Omaha, NE
Dr. Ryan Arnold is one of the team orthopaedic specialists for the UNO Mavericks and Burke High School. He completed his medical degree from the University of Nebraska Medical Center and he also completed a Sports Medicine and Cartilage Reconstruction Fellowship at Atlanta Sports Medicine.
Keith P. Hughes, M.D.
Lincoln, NE
Dr. Hughes completed his residency in Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of Nebraska Medical Center/Creighton combined program. Following residency, Dr. Hughes completed a Fellowship at the University of Texas, Houston, in Foot and Ankle Surgery. Dr. Hughes has been in practice in Lincoln, since 1998. His specialty is orthopaedic surgery with a sub-specialization in foot and ankle surgery.
Matthew Byington, DO
Lincoln, NE
Dr. Byington is a Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon with advanced fellowship training in Sports Medicine and Arthroscopic Surgery. He specializes in the non-operative and operative treatment of sports related injuries as well as Knee, Shoulder and Elbow conditions. Dr. Byington treats all conditions of the Knee including acute and complex ligament injuries, cartilage damage, instability as well as chronic conditions such as arthritis. He has comprehensive training in meniscus repairs, ACL reconstruction, multi-ligament reconstruction, cartilage restoration, patella instability procedures, partial and total joint replacement, as well as revision surgery. Dr. Byington has developed an emphasis on Shoulder rotator cuff tears, labrum injuries, instability and arthritis. He has extensive experience ranging from minimally invasive arthroscopic repairs to fracture care to reverse and total shoulder replacement.
