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.
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.
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.
Susan A. Scherl, MD
Omaha, NE
Dr. Scherl’s areas of focus are pediatric orthopedic trauma and fractures. She has served on the Board of Directors of the Pediatric Orthopedic Society of North America (POSNA), and as the Chair of several POSNA committees. She is currently a member of the AAOS Annual Meeting Committee, the American Academy of Pediatrics Section on Orthopedics Executive Committee and the American Orthopedic Association Traveling Fellowship Committee. She has edited two textbooks on musculoskeletal medicine and authored numerous book chapters, review articles and scientific papers. She is a professor of orthopedic surgery at UNMC College of Medicine.
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.
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.
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.
R Michael Gross, MD
Omaha, NE
Dr. Michael Gross’ orthopedic practice focuses on all aspects of shoulder disorders. He has been the team physician for the Omaha Lancers and Daniel J. Gross High School for the last 25 years as well. Dr. Gross is also currently involved in arthroscopic shoulder surgery research.
Douglas P. Tewes
Lincoln, NE
Dr. Douglas Tewes has been a physician at Lincoln Orthopaedic Center since 1993. He is board certified in Orthopaedic Surgery and is a Fellow member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. Dr. Douglas Tewes currently focuses more on Arthroscopic Surgery, as well as Knee and Shoulder Reconstruction.
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.
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.
