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.
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.
Dane C. Todd, M.D.
Lincoln, NE
Dr. Todd joined Nebraska Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine in August 2017. He graduated Magna Cum Laude from Emory University School of Medicine in Atlanta, Georgia, where he also went on to complete his Orthopaedic Surgery Internship and Residency. Additional training includes a Fellowship at the University of Utah in hip, shoulder, and knee arthroscopy and shoulder replacement.
Thomas J. Connolly
Boys Town, NE
In addition to being a diplomat of the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, Dr. Thomas Connolly also completed a sub-specialty certification in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine. He graduated from the Creighton University School of Medicine and is currently in practice at the Boys Town National Research Hospital.
Matthew C. Reckmeyer
Lincoln, NE
Dr. Matthew Reckmeyer is a member of the American Medical Association, the Nebraska Medical Association, and the Nebraska Orthopaedic Society. He has been part of the Lincoln Orthopaedic Center team since 1986 and is currently specializing in sports medicine, total joint replacement, arthroscopy, and shoulder 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.
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.
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.
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.
