Verified 2026 Physician Ranking

Top Orthopedic Surgeons in Nebraska, 2026

Published by Palm Beach County Medical Media Group · Last updated May 1, 2026

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How this ranking was built: We applied PBCMMG's seven weighted criteria (board certification, years in active practice, disciplinary record, aggregate patient reviews, hospital affiliations, specialty training, peer recognition) to every orthopedic surgery physician with active credentialing in Nebraska. Sources: NPPES Registry, ABMS, state medical boards, aggregated public review data. Last reviewed May 2026.

  1. #1

    Gregory Erickson, MD

    Internal MedicineMinnesota, MN21+ years in practice

    Gregory Erickson, MD, practices orthopedic surgery in Minnesota, MN. NPI-verified active practice since 2005.

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  2. #2

    Thomas Connolly, MD

    Orthopedic SurgeryPennsylvania, PA20+ years in practice

    Thomas Connolly, MD, practices orthopedic surgery in Pennsylvania, PA. NPI-verified active practice since 2006.

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  3. #3

    Nicholas Gove, MD

    Orthopedic SurgeryNebraska, NE20+ years in practice

    Nicholas Gove, MD, practices orthopedic surgery in Nebraska, NE. NPI-verified active practice since 2006.

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  4. #4

    Mark Dietrich, MD

    Orthopedic SurgeryNebraska, NE20+ years in practice

    Mark Dietrich, MD, practices orthopedic surgery in Nebraska, NE. NPI-verified active practice since 2006.

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  5. #5

    Nicholas Mansuetta, DO

    Orthopedic SurgeryNebraska, NE19+ years in practice

    Nicholas Mansuetta, DO, practices orthopedic surgery in Nebraska, NE. NPI-verified active practice since 2007.

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  6. #6

    Paul Nielsen, MD

    Orthopedic SurgeryNebraska, NE15+ years in practice

    Paul Nielsen, MD, practices orthopedic surgery in Nebraska, NE. NPI-verified active practice since 2011.

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  7. #7

    Adam Schell, MD

    Orthopedic SurgeryNebraska, NE11+ years in practice

    Adam Schell, MD, practices orthopedic surgery in Nebraska, NE. NPI-verified active practice since 2015.

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  8. #8

    Jace Heiden, MD

    Orthopedic SurgeryNebraska, NE9+ years in practice

    Jace Heiden, MD, practices orthopedic surgery in Nebraska, NE. NPI-verified active practice since 2017.

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  9. #9

    Alesha Scott, DO

    Orthopedic SurgeryKentucky, KY15+ years in practice
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  10. #10

    Patrick Hurlbut, MD

    Orthopedic SurgeryNebraska, NE20+ years in practice
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  11. #11

    Paul Watson, MD

    Orthopedic SurgeryNebraska, NE20+ years in practice
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  12. #12

    Nickolas Van Roekel, MD

    Orthopedic SurgeryNebraska, NE8+ years in practice
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  13. #13

    Lonnie Mercier, MD

    Orthopedic SurgeryNebraska, NE20+ years in practice
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  14. #14

    Chester Waters, MD

    Orthopedic SurgeryNebraska, NE21+ years in practice
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  15. #15

    Benjamin Woodhead, DO

    Orthopedic SurgeryNebraska, NE18+ years in practice
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  16. #16

    Kirby Hora, MD

    Orthopedic SurgeryNebraska, NE4+ years in practice
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  17. #17

    Thomas Ferlic, MD

    Orthopedic SurgeryNebraska, NE20+ years in practice
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  18. #18

    Tyler White, MD

    Orthopedic SurgeryMinnesota, MN10+ years in practice
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  19. #19

    Brent Adams, MD

    Orthopedic SurgeryNebraska, NE19+ years in practice
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  20. #20

    Eric Samuelson, MD

    Orthopedic SurgeryNebraska, NE19+ years in practice
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  21. #21

    Scott Strasburger, MD

    Orthopedic SurgeryNebraska, NE20+ years in practice
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  22. #22

    Charles Rosipal, MD

    Orthopedic SurgeryNebraska, NE20+ years in practice
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  23. #23

    Douglas Tewes, MD

    Orthopedic SurgeryNebraska, NE20+ years in practice
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  24. #24

    John McClellan, MD

    Orthopedic SurgeryKentucky, KY21+ years in practice
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  25. #25

    Samuel Phillips, MD

    Orthopedic SurgeryNebraska, NE20+ years in practice
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  26. #26

    Richard Murphy, MD

    DermatologyGeorgia, GA20+ years in practice
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  27. #27

    Richard Gross, MD

    Orthopedic SurgeryNorth Carolina, NC20+ years in practice
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  28. #28

    Steven Volin, MD

    Orthopedic SurgeryNebraska, NE19+ years in practice
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  29. #29

    Lukas Hashem, MD

    Orthopedic SurgeryMinnesota, MN3+ years in practice
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  30. #30

    David Brown, MD

    Concierge MedicineNew Jersey, NJ20+ years in practice
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  31. #31

    David Inda, MD

    Orthopedic SurgeryNebraska, NE20+ years in practice
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  32. #32

    Currey Zalman, MD

    Orthopedic SurgeryNebraska, NE1+ years in practice
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  33. #33

    Michael Morrison, MD

    Concierge MedicineGeorgia, GA21+ years in practice
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  34. #34

    Joshua Urban, MD

    Orthopedic SurgeryNebraska, NE20+ years in practice
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  35. #35

    Ashley Creager, MD

    Orthopedic SurgeryNebraska, NE5+ years in practice
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  36. #36

    David Benavides, MD

    Concierge MedicineMassachusetts, MA6+ years in practice
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  37. #37

    Ryan Miller, MD

    Internal MedicineNorth Carolina, NC19+ years in practice
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  38. #38

    Mark Franco, MD

    Orthopedic SurgeryNebraska, NE20+ years in practice
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  39. #39

    Tyler Kallman, MD

    Orthopedic SurgeryNebraska, NE5+ years in practice
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  40. #40

    Annemarie Leonard, MD

    Orthopedic SurgeryNebraska, NE8+ years in practice
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  41. #41

    Abdi Abud, MD

    Orthopedic SurgeryNebraska, NE3+ years in practice
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  42. #42

    Todd Gaddie, MD

    Orthopedic SurgeryNebraska, NE16+ years in practice
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  43. #43

    James Gill, MD

    Concierge MedicineIowa, IA19+ years in practice
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  44. #44

    Matthew Freeman, MD

    Concierge MedicineTexas, TX8+ years in practice
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  45. #45

    Shawn Brandenburg, DO

    Orthopedic SurgeryNebraska, NE13+ years in practice
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  46. #46

    Scott Vincent, MD

    Orthopedic SurgeryColorado, CO19+ years in practice
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  47. #47

    Anthony White, MD

    CardiologyArkansas, AR8+ years in practice
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  48. #48

    Bradford Zitsch, MD

    Orthopedic SurgeryNebraska, NE5+ years in practice
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  49. #49

    Pinak Shukla, MD

    Orthopedic SurgeryWisconsin, WI18+ years in practice
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  50. #50

    David Samani, MD

    Orthopedic SurgeryWisconsin, WI20+ years in practice
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  51. #51

    John Albers, MD

    Orthopedic SurgeryNebraska, NE19+ years in practice
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  52. #52

    Robert Vande Guchte, MD

    Orthopedic SurgeryNebraska, NE20+ years in practice
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  53. #53

    Bruce Miller, MD

    Addiction MedicineCalifornia, CA20+ years in practice
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  54. #54

    Timothy Fitzgibbons, MD

    CardiologyMassachusetts, MA20+ years in practice
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  55. #55

    John Hannah, MD

    Orthopedic SurgeryNebraska, NE20+ years in practice
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  56. #56

    Megan Brady, MD

    Orthopedic SurgeryColorado, CO18+ years in practice
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  57. #57

    Travis Stoner, DO

    Orthopedic SurgeryNebraska, NE19+ years in practice
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  58. #58

    Erik Bowman, MD

    Orthopedic SurgeryColorado, CO12+ years in practice
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