Craig L. Hansen, MD
Hip and knee specialist, Dr. Craig Hansen, joined NebOrtho in 2010 and has practice orthopaedic surgery as a member of the Jennie Edmundson Hospital medical staff since 2002. Board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, he received his medical degree from the University of Kansas School of Medicine in Kansas City, where he completed his orthopaedic surgery residency in Wichita and was selected as chief resident. He is fellowship trained in total joint reconstruction by the Institute of Bone and Joint Disorders at St. Luke’s Medical Center in Phoenix.
Dr. Hansen has earned numerous awards and honors throughout his education and training. He has also published research on a variety of topics related to orthopaedics and surgery.
EDUCATION
FELLOWSHIP
Adult Reconstruction Hip and Knee: Phoenix, Arizona
Dr. Anthony Hedley
2001 – 2002
Residency
University of Kansas School of Medicine: Wichita, Kansas
Orthopaedic Surgery Residency Program
1996 – 2001
Medical School
University of Kansas School of Medicine: Kansas City, Kansas
Doctor of Medicine
1992 – 1996
GRADUATE
University of Kansas: Lawrence, Kansas
Non-degree seeking Graduate Student
1991 -1992
UNDERGRADUATE
Baker University: Baldwin City, Kansas
Bachelor of Science in Biology
Summa Cum Laude
1987- 1991
HIGH SCHOOL
Lewis Central High School: Council Bluffs, Iowa
1983 – 1987
MEDICAL LICENSES
Iowa
Nebraska
Kansas
BOARD-CERTIFIED ORTHOPEDIC SURGEON
July 2004
ACTIVITIES AND ORGANIZATIONS
Pathology Honor Society
First Christian Church
Baker University Varsity Baseball Team 1987 -1992
Delta Tau Delta Fraternity
Interfraternity Council Member
Blue Key National Honor Society
HONORS AND AWARDS
Chief Resident 2000 – 2001,
The Leonard Marmor Surgical Arthritis Foundation Award
R.M. Gouldner Scholarship for Academic Excellence, KUMC
Graves Scholarship
Flemming Shanks Scholarship
Kershner Scholar
Baker University Dean’s Honor Roll, 1987 – 1991
Alpha Delta Sigma Honor Graduate Society
Academic Heart of America Athlete in Baseball
Honorable Mention All Heart of America Conference
Phi Eta Sigma Freshman Honor Society
Bishop Quayle Scholarship
Baseball Scholarship
Baker Achievement Award Scholarship
RESEARCH
Residency
Case Report-Distal Humeral Physeal Separation in a Newborn-
Research-Porosity Reduction in Bone Cement with Treated Fibers-
Medical School
Ulnar Nerve Compartment Syndrome: Pressure vs. Stretch
Undergraduate
Electrophysiology Research Involving Papillary Muscles and Action
Potentials-Nebraska University
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Nebraska Orthopaedic Associates
April 1, 2010 – Present
Loess Hills Orthopedics
March 29, 2005 – March 31, 2010
Miller Orthopaedic Affiliates
August 2002 – March 28, 2005