Mark E. Goebel, MD
An orthopaedic surgeon with NebOrtho, Dr. Mark Goebel treats all types of orthopaedic injuries and specializes in knee, shoulder and hip replacements, arthroscopic surgery, general orthopaedics and all types of sports-related injuries. He earned his degree in medicine from the University of Iowa College of Medicine, after completing a bachelor’s degree in chemistry from Creighton University in just three years. His medical training also includes a residency in surgery at the University of Nebraska Medical Center and a knee and sports medicine fellowship with Louisiana State University.
Dr. Goebel is board certified by the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery former high school and college athlete, Dr. Goebel remains an avid fan of basketball and snow skiing. He is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.
EDUCATION
High School
St. Albert High School
Council Bluffs, Iowa 1975-1979
College
Creighton University
Omaha, Nebraska 1979-1982
Major – Chemistry
(Entered medical school after 3 years of college)
Medical School
University of Iowa College of Medicine
Iowa City, Iowa 1982-1986
M.D. degree obtained 05/17/1986
POST GRADUATE TRAINING:
ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY
Internship
University of Nebraska Medical Center
07/01/1986 – 06/30/1987
Residency
University of Nebraska Medical Center
07/01/1987 – 06/30/1991
Fellowship
Louisiana State University
Knee and Sports Medicine Fellowship
08/01/1991 – 07/30/1992
Undergraduate
Assistant to the Office of Admissions, 1981-1982
Pi Kappa Alpha Social Fraternity, 1980-1982
Rush Chair 1982
Extraordinary Minister of the Eucharist and
Lector for the Roman Catholic Church, 1979-1982
Intramural Sports:
Basketball 1979-1982
Team Handball 1980-1982
High School
Student Council, 1977-1979
Varsity Sports:
Basketball 1976-1979
Track 1976-1978
EARLY EMPLOYMENT
Lifeguard and swimming Instructor
Town and Country Pool, 1978
Dolphin Pool, 1977
Organic Chemistry Tutor 1981
Creighton Sociology Tutor 1980
Manager and Chief Swimming Instructor
Green Meadows Pool
Council Bluffs, Iowa, 1979-1983
LICENSURES
State of Nebraska – 18051
State of Iowa – 28808
PERSONAL INTERESTS
Basketball, snow skiing, current events
HONORS AND AWARDS
Eagle Scout – 1977
All-State Basketball Team, 1978 –1979
President, National Honor Society, St. Albert H.S. 1978-1979
Participant, All-Star Basketball Game 1979
Salutatorian, St. Albert H. S. 1979
Ozydin Scholarship