Physicians/Surgeons

All physicians listed within this first section have active or senior staff privileges at BryanLGH. Active or senior medical staff at BryanLGH are practitioners who regularly admit patients to or provide care for patients at BryanLGH Medical Center. 

Active and Senior Medical Staff

David Samani M.D., Inc.   (402) 323-7260

	Dr. David Samani
	Specialty: Orthopedic surgery Board Certified: Yes Group: David Samani M.D. Inc Special Clinical Interests: Complex trauma and joint reconstruction, sports medicine School of Medicine: University of Iowa Residency: University of Kansas Fellowship: Trauma - UC Davis Membership: Fellow American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, American Board of Orthopaedic Examiners

Lincoln Orthopaedic Center   (402) 436-2000

Dr. Scott Bigelow

Specialty: Orthopedic surgery Board Certified: Yes Group: Lincoln Orthopaedic Center Special Clinical Interests: General orthopedics, total joint replacement, sports medicine, and arthroscopic surgery School of Medicine: University of Nebraska College of Medicine Residency: University of Oklahoma, Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Rehabilitation Membership: Lancaster County Medical Society, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Nebraska Medical Society, Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society

Dr. Nicholas K. Gove

Specialty: Orthopedic surgery Board Certified: Yes Group: Lincoln Orthopaedic Center Special Clinical Interests: Hand and upper extremity School of Medicine: University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine Residency: Medical College of Ohio Fellowship: Indiana Hand Center - Hand Surgery Membership: Lancaster County Medical Society, American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons, American Association of Surgery of the Hand, Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society, Nebraska Medical Association

Dr. Douglas A. Koch

Specialty: Orthopedic surgery Board Certified: Yes Group: Lincoln Orthopaedic Center Special Clinical Interests: Sports medicine and total joint replacement School of Medicine: University of Nebraska Medical Center Residency: Orthopedic Surgery at the University of Tennessee-Campbell Clinic Fellowship: Institute for Bone and Joint Disorders and SCG Orthopaedic Clinic - Foot and Ankle Fellowship & Sports Medicine Fellowship Membership: American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, the American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society

Dr. Keith W. Lawson

Specialty: Orthopedic surgery Board Certified: Yes Group: Lincoln Orthopaedic Center Special Clinical Interests: Shoulder replacement surgery School of Medicine: University of Nebraska College of Medicine Residency: University of Texas Health Center in San Antonio Membership: American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, American Medical Association, Nebraska Medical Association, and Lancaster County Medical Society, Texas A&M University Former Students Association, UNMC Alumni Association, Alamo Orthopaedic Society

Dr. Matthew Reckmeyer

Specialty: Orthopedic surgery Board Certified: Yes Group: Lincoln Orthopaedic Center Special Clinical Interests: Sports medicine, total joint replacement, arthroscopy and shoulder surgery School of Medicine: University of Nebraska Medical Center Residency: University of Texas Health Science Centers Membership: American Medical Association, Nebraska Medical Association, Nebraska Orthopaedic Society, Lancaster County Medical Society

Dr. Douglas P. Tewes

Specialty: Orthopedic surgery Board Certified: Yes Group: Lincoln Orthopaedic Center Special Clinical Interests: Sports medicine School of Medicine: University of Nebraska Medical Center Residency: University of Kentucky Fellowship: Minneapolis Sports Medicine Center - Sports Medicine Membership: American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine, American Medical Association, Nebraska Medical Association, Nebraska Orthopaedic Society, Lancaster County Medical Society

Dr. Robert A. Vande Guchte

Specialty: Orthopedic Surgery Board Certified: Yes Group: Lincoln Orthopaedic Center Special Clinical Interests: Spine surgery and sports medicine School of Medicine: University of Alberta, Faculty of Medicine Residency: University of Alberta Fellowship: Calgary Sports Medicine Center - Sports Medicine & University of British Columbia Spine Trauma and Disease Center - Spine Surgery Membership: North American Spine Society, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, American Medical Association, Nebraska Medical Association, Lancaster County Medical Society, Canadian Orthopaedic Association, Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada

Dr. John C. Yeakley

Specialty: Orthopedic Surgery Board Certified: Yes Group: Lincoln Orthopaedic Center Special Clinical Interests: General orthopedics School of Medicine: University of Nebraska Medical Center Residency: University of Nebraska Medical Center, US Army-Europe Membership: American Medical Association, Nebraska Medical Association, Nebraska Orthopaedic Society, Lancaster County Medical Society, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons

 

Mid-American Center for Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine  (402) 489-4900

Dr. Daniel J. Samani

Specialty: Orthopedic surgery Board Certified: Yes Group: Mid-American Center for Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine, Dan Samani Center for Joint Replacement Surgery Special Clinical Interests: Minimally invasive joint reconstruction of the shoulder, hip and knee, sports medicine School of Medicine: University of Iowa hospitals and clinics Residency: Ohio State University hospitals and clinics Externships: Shoulder reconstruction/sports medicine, Ohio State University Membership: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, American Society of Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons

 

Nebraska Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine  (402) 488-3322)

Dr. Ronald Schwab

Specialty: Orthopedic surgery Board Certified: Yes Group: Nebraska Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Special Clinical Interests: Total joint replacement School of Medicine: University of Nebraska Medical Center, School of Medicine Residency: University of Nebraska Medical Center Membership: American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, American Medical Association, Lancaster County Medical Society, Nebraska Medical Association, Mid Central States Orthopaedic Association, Nebraska Orthopaedic Society

Dr. Patrick Clare

Specialty: Orthopedic surgery Board Certified: Yes Group: Nebraska Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Special Clinical Interests: Sports medicine and total joint replacement School of Medicine: University of Nebraska Medical Center, School of Medicine Residency: University of Minnesota Affiliated Hospitals, Veterans Administration Hospital Fellowship: Shriners Hospital for Crippled Children Membership: American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine, Arthroscopic Association of North America, Nebraska Orthopaedic Society, Mid-Central States Orthopaedic Society, Mid-America Orthopaedic Association, American Medical Association, Nebraska Medical Association, Lancaster County Medical Society, Irish-American Orthopaedic Society

Dr. David Heiser

Specialty: Orthopedic surgery Board Certified: Yes Group: Nebraska Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Special Clinical Interests: Total joint replacement School of Medicine: University of Nebraska Medical Center, School of Medicine Residency: Case Western Reserve University, School of Medicine & Veterans Hospital Membership: American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, American Association of Hip & Knee Surgeons, American Medical Association, Mid-Central States Orthopaedic Society, Nebraska Medical Association, Nebraska Orthopaedic Society, Lancaster County Medical Association, Lancaster County Medical Society, Irish-American Orthopaedic Society

    

Neurological and Spinal Surgery  (402) 488-3002)

Dr. David S. Diamant

Specialty: Physiatrist Board Certified: American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Group: Neurological and Spinal Surgery, LLC Special Clinical Interests: Primary focus on diagnosis and treatment of spinal related pain, including low back pain, neck pain, headache and nerve related pain. School of Medicine: State University of New York Residency: Rush Presbyterian-St. Luke's Medical Center/Marianjoy Rehabilitation Hospital Membership: American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, American Association of Electrodiagnostic Medicine, American Board of Electrodiagnostic Medicine, Association of Academic Physiatrists, American Board of Independent Medical Examiners

Dr. Benjamin R. Gelber

Specialty: Neurosurgery Board Certified: American Board of Neurological Surgeons Group: Neurological and Spinal Surgery, LLC Special Clinical Interests: Surgery of the brain, spine and peripheral nerves, Gamma Knife, Deep Brain Stimulation School of Medicine: S.U.N.Y. Upstate Medical University Residency: Mayo Graduate School of Medicine Fellowship: American College of Surgeons Membership: American Association of Neurological Surgeons, Congress of Neurological Surgeons

Dr. Christopher S. Kent

Specialty: Neurosurgery Board Certified: American Board of Neurological Surgeons Group: Neurological and Spinal Surgery, LLC Special Clinical Interests: Surgery of the brain, spine and peripheral nerves, Gamma Knife School of Medicine: University of Rochester School of Medicine Residency: State University of New York Membership: American Board of Neurological Surgery, Congress of Neurological Surgeons, Lancaster County Medical Society, National Board of Medical Examiners-Diplomat

   

Dr. Geoffrey M. McCullen

Specialty: Orthopedic spine surgery Board Certified: American Board of Neurological Surgeons Group: Neurological and Spinal Surgery, LLC Special Clinical Interests: Adult and pediatric spine surgery School of Medicine: Case Western Reserve University Residency: Dartmouth Medical School Fellowship: State University of New York - Spine Surgery Fellowship Membership: American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, North American Spine Society

   

Dr. Eric W. Pierson

Specialty: Neurosurgery Board Certified: American Board of Neurological Surgery Group: Neurological and Spinal Surgery, LLC Special Clinical Interests: Surgery of the brain, spine and peripheral nerves School of Medicine: Columbia University Residency: Mayo Graduate School of Medicine Fellowship: American College of Surgeons Membership: American Association of Neurological Surgeons, American Medical Association Iowa-Midwest Neurological Society, Congress of Neurological Surgeons

Dr. Daniel J. Tomes

Specialty: Neurosurgery Board Certified: American Board of Neurological Surgeons Group: Neurological and Spinal Surgery, LLC Special Clinical Interests: Surgery of the brain, spine and peripheral nerves School of Medicine: University of Nebraska College of Medicine Residency: University of Nebraska College of Medicine Membership: American Association of Neurological Surgeons, Nebraska Medical Association, Lancaster County Medical Society, Midwest Neurosurgical Society, University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Medicine Alumni Association

 

Noble Spine Center  (402) 484-0400)

Dr. Daniel P. Noble

Specialty: Orthopedic surgery Board Certified: Yes Group: Noble Spine Center Special Clinical Interests: Spine surgery School of Medicine: Baylor College School of Medicine at the Texas Medical Center Residency: Baylor College School of Medicine Fellowship: Baylor College School of Medicine & University of British Columbia Spine Trauma and Disease Center - Spine Surgery Membership: American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Nebraska Orthopaedic Association, American Medical Association, Nebraska Medical Association, Lancaster County Medical Society

Listed below are physicians who are not active members of the BryanLGH Medical Center staff but who do qualify for medical staff membership by performing or directing the care of no more than 36 contacts at the medical center in one year.

Nebraska Orthopedic and Sports Medicine  (402) 488-3322)

Dr. David Clare

Courtesy Staff at BryanLGH Specialty: Orthopedic surgery Board Certified: Yes Group: Nebraska Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Special Clinical Interests: Sports medicine, surgery of the knee, shoulder & elbow School of Medicine: University of Nebraska Medical Center, School of Medicine and Surgical Internship - University of Tennessee College of Medicine, Residency: University of Texas Health Science Center Medical School Fellowship: University of Texas Health Science Center - Sports Medicine & Adult Reconstruction Fellowship Membership: American Academy Orthopaedic Surgeons, American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine, Arthroscopy Association of North America, Alamo Orthopaedic Society, American Medical Association, Nebraska Orthopaedic Society, Lancaster County Medical Society

Dr. James W. Gallentine

Courtesy Staff at BryanLGH Specialty: Orthopedic Surgery Board Certified: Yes Group: Nebraska Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Special Clinical Interests: Surgery of the Foot & Ankle and General Orthopedics School of Medicine: University of Nebraska Medical Center, School of Medicine and Surgical Internship - University of Tennessee College of Medicine, Residency: Medical College of Georgia Hospital & Clinics, Fellowship: Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, FL - Surgery of the Foot & Ankle Fellowship Membership: American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, American Organization of Foot & Ankle Surgeons

Dr. Justin Harris

Courtesy Staff at BryanLGH Specialty: Orthopedic Surgery Board Certified:  Part 1 Group: Nebraska Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine, PC Special Clinical Interests: Sports medicine, shoulder and elbow, total joint replacement     School of Medicine: University of Nebraska Medical Center Residency: Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, PA Fellowship: Sports Medicine and Arthroscopy, University of Wisconsin Membership: American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine, Arthroscopy Association of North America, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Pennsylvania Orthopaedic Society, American Medical Association

Dr. Tom Heiser

Courtesy Staff at BryanLGH Specialty: Orthopedic Surgery Board Certified: Yes Group: Nebraska Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Special Clinical Interests: Sports Medicine School of Medicine: University of Nebraska Medical Center, School of Medicine Residency: University of Kansas, College of Health Sciences Fellowship: Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic - Sports Medicine Fellowship Membership: American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, American Medical Association, Nebraska Orthopaedic Society, Lancaster County Medical Society, Mid-America Orthopaedic Association

Dr. Daniel R. Ripa

Courtesy Staff at BryanLGH Specialty: Orthopedic Surgery Board Certified: Yes Group: Nebraska Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Special Clinical Interests: Surgery of the Spine School of Medicine: University of Nebraska Medical Center, School of Medicine Residency: Scott & White Memorial Hospital, Texas A&M University College of Medicine Fellowship: Henry LaRocca, M.D., Spine Surgery New Orleans, LA - Spinal Surgery Membership: American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, North American Spine Society, American Medical Association, Nebraska Medical Association, Lancaster County Medical Society

Dr. Scott E. Strasburger

Courtesy Staff at BryanLGH Specialty: Orthopaedic Surgery Board Certified: Yes Group: Nebraska Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Special Clinical Interests: Sports Medicine, surgery of the knee, shoulder & elbow School of Medicine: University of Nebraska Medical Center, School of Medicine and Surgical Internship - University of Tennessee College of Medicine, Residency: University of Tennessee College of Medicine, Memphis Fellowship: American Sports Medicine Institute- Sports Medicine Fellowship Membership: Fellow, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, American Medical Association, American Sports Medicine Fellowship Society, American Medical Students Association

Dr. Scott Swanson

Courtesy Staff at BryanLGH Specialty: Orthopedic Surgery Board Certified: Board Eligible Group: Nebraska Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine, PC Special Clinical Interests: Surgery of the foot and ankle, lower extremity reconstruction     School of Medicine: University of Nebraska Medical Center Residency: Creighton/Nebraska Health Foundation Omaha, Nebraska Fellowship:  International AO Fellowship, Lugano, Switzerland, Florida Orthopedic Institute-Tampa, FL Membership: American Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Society, Orthopedic Trauma Association, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, American Medical Association

Dr. Steven J. Volin

Courtesy Staff at BryanLGH Specialty: Orthopedic Surgery Board Certified: Yes Group: Nebraska Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Special Clinical Interests: Surgery of the Spine School of Medicine: University of Nebraska Medical Center, School of Medicine Residency: Creighton University - University of Nebraska Health Foundation Fellowship: University of Virginia, Department of Orthopedic Surgery - Spine Fellowship Membership: American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons

Dr. Donald J. Walla

Courtesy Staff at BryanLGH Specialty: Orthopedic Surgery Board Certified: Yes Group: Nebraska Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Special Clinical Interests: Total Joint Replacement and sports medicine School of Medicine: University of Nebraska Medical Center, School of Medicine and First Year Residency - Veterans Administration Hospital Residency: University of Nebraska Medical Center, School of Medicine Fellowship: University of Iowa, School of Medicine - Sports Medicine & Trauma Fellowship Membership: American College of Surgeons

 

Prairie Shoulder, Elbow & Hand  (402) 489-4700)

Dr. Patrick Hurlbut

Courtesy Staff at BryanLGH Specialty: Orthopedic surgery Board Certified: Yes Group: Prairie Shoulder, Elbow & Hand Center Special Clinical Interests: Upper extremity School of Medicine: University of Iowa Residency: University of Vermont Fellowship: University of Minnesota, Orthopedic and Hand Surgery Membership: American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, American Medical Association, American Society for Surgery of the Hand