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Orthopaedic Surgeons in Nebraska

Orthopaedic surgeons specialise in bones, joints, muscles and ligaments, with and without surgery. Below are 41 orthopaedic surgeons practising in Nebraska, across Omaha, Lincoln, Kearney, Hastings, Elkhorn and North Platte, with what to bring and ask so your visit counts.

Orthopaedic Surgeons in Nebraska

  1. Richard M. Gross, MD Orthopaedics Omaha, NE 68124
  2. David P. Heiser, MD Orthopaedics Lincoln, NE 68510
  3. Nolan R. May, MD Orthopaedics Kearney, NE 68845
  4. Eric A. Heidemann, DO Orthopaedics Hastings, NE 68901
  5. Kathleen M. Grier, MD Orthopaedics Elkhorn, NE 68022
  6. Evan S. Correll, MD Orthopaedics North Platte, NE 69101
  7. Laurence F. Lesiak, MD Orthopaedics Grand Island, NE 68803
  8. Thomas J. Connolly, MD Orthopaedics Boys Town, NE 68010
  9. Adam R. Streit, DO Orthopaedics Falls City, NE 68355
  10. Daniel E. Hatz, MD Orthopaedics Offutt Afb, NE 68113
  11. Shawn R. Brandenburg, DO Orthopaedics Columbus, NE 68601
  12. Eric J. Gardner, MD Orthopaedics Scottsbluff, NE 69361
  13. Jeffrey T. Macmillan, MD Orthopaedics Kimball, NE 69145
  14. Randall D. Neumann, MD Orthopaedics Omaha, NE 68144
  15. Sukchan Lee, MD Orthopaedics Lincoln, NE 68510
  16. James M. Mahalek, MD Orthopaedics Kearney, NE 68845
  17. Gary L. Chingren, MD Orthopaedics Hastings, NE 68901
  18. Charles E. Rosipal, MD Orthopaedics Elkhorn, NE 68022
  19. John D. Hannah, MD Orthopaedics North Platte, NE 69101
  20. Scott A. Lemek, MD Orthopaedics Grand Island, NE 68803
  21. John P. Sheehan, MD Orthopaedics Boys Town, NE 68010
  22. David E. Brown, MD Orthopaedics Omaha, NE 68144
  23. Thomas M. Heiser, MD Orthopaedics Lincoln, NE 68510
  24. Patrick T. Harrison, DO Orthopaedics Kearney, NE 68845
  25. Travis B. Stoner, DO Orthopaedics Hastings, NE 68901
  26. Thomas P. Ferlic, MD Orthopaedics Omaha, NE 68144
  27. Donald J. Walla, MD Orthopaedics Lincoln, NE 68510
  28. Nicholas T. Mansuetta, DO Orthopaedics Kearney, NE 68845
  29. Christian J. Hecht, MD Orthopaedics Omaha, NE 68198
  30. Thomas G. Harbert, MD Orthopaedics Lincoln, NE 68526
  31. David A. Wiebe, MD Orthopaedics Kearney, NE 68847
  32. Paul A. Watson, MD Orthopaedics Omaha, NE 68144
  33. Nickolas L. Van Roekel, MD Orthopaedics Lincoln, NE 68510
  34. Chris E. Wilkinson, MD Orthopaedics Kearney, NE 68847
  35. Brian P. Hasley, MD Orthopaedics Omaha, NE 68198
  36. Steven T. Wahlmeier, MD Orthopaedics Lincoln, NE 68510
  37. Jake Rodgers, DO Orthopaedics Omaha, NE 68198
  38. Lukas E. Hashem, MD Orthopaedics Lincoln, NE 68502
  39. Tanner B. Heaton, MD Orthopaedics Omaha, NE 68198
  40. Nathan J. Cherian, MD Orthopaedics Omaha, NE 68198
  41. Ryan Lew, MD Orthopaedics Omaha, NE 68124

Listings come from the CMS NPPES NPI Registry, the public federal record of licensed providers, checked October 2026. Being listed is not a recommendation or an endorsement, and we do not receive anything from these doctors. Call the office to confirm insurance, availability and that they are accepting new patients. In an emergency, call 911.

When to see an orthopaedic surgeon

Common reasons

  • Knee, hip and shoulder pain
  • Back and neck problems
  • Sports injuries and fractures
  • Arthritis
  • Recovery after joint surgery

Signs it may be time

  • Joint pain limits your daily life
  • An injury is not improving after a few weeks
  • Your primary care doctor or physical therapist referred you
  • You are deciding whether surgery makes sense

How to get the most from your orthopaedic surgeon visit

1

Before: what to bring

  • A list of everything you take, including supplements, with how often
  • Your insurance card and photo ID
  • Recent lab results or imaging reports, if another clinician ordered them
  • X-rays or MRI reports and discs, if you have them
  • Notes on what movements make the pain worse or better
2

During: questions to ask

  • What is causing the pain, and what are my options without surgery?
  • If surgery is an option, what does recovery look like?
  • What activities should I avoid or keep doing?
  • How will we know if things are improving?
3

After: what to keep track of

  • Pain level each day and what you were doing
  • Physical therapy exercises completed
  • Sleep and swelling

After your visit

Keep the plan going between appointments

Recovery happens at home, one day at a time. Tracking pain, exercises and progress lets your surgeon or physical therapist see whether you are on track, and catch setbacks early. Emerge Care, free to download on iPhone, is built for exactly that: tell it how you feel in your own words, get plain answers with the source behind every fact, and walk into your next orthopaedic surgeon appointment in Nebraska with a one-page summary and your questions ready.

  • Log symptoms and side effects by talking
  • Answers that name their source
  • One-page visit summary PDF
  • Health records stay on your iPhone
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Questions

How do I find an orthopaedic surgeon in Nebraska?

This page lists 41 orthopaedic surgeons practising in Nebraska, including Omaha, Lincoln, Kearney, Hastings, Elkhorn and North Platte, from the federal NPI Registry. Call the office to confirm they take your insurance and are accepting new patients.

Do I need a referral to see an orthopaedic surgeon in Nebraska?

It depends on your insurance plan, not the state. HMO plans usually need a referral from your primary care doctor; many PPO plans do not. Check with your plan before booking.

What should I bring to my first orthopaedic surgeon appointment?

A list of everything you take, including supplements, with how often; Your insurance card and photo ID; Recent lab results or imaging reports, if another clinician ordered them; X-rays or MRI reports and discs, if you have them; Notes on what movements make the pain worse or better.

Do I need a referral to see an orthopaedic surgeon?

Many insurance plans need one; some do not. Check your plan before booking.

Does seeing an orthopaedic surgeon mean I need surgery?

No. Many conditions are treated without surgery, with physical therapy, activity changes or injections.

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