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Phone: (402) 552-2500

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Phone: (712) 396-4020

Bellevue Location
Phone: (402) 637-0400

PHYSICIANS



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

From student athletes to professional sports teams, NebOrtho is a leading authority when it comes to orthopaedic specialty care. Our fellowship-trained physicians provide expert care in sports medicine, arthroscopic joint surgery, hand and wrist, shoulder and elbow, hip and knee, foot and ankle, reconstructive joint replacement surgery, fractures and cartilage repair – through our network of specialty clinics throughout Omaha, Bellevue, Council Bluffs, Nebraska and western Iowa.