Eric Bonness MD

Eric K. Bonness, MD

Orthopedic Surgeon

Specialties

Joint Replacement, Shoulder, Sports Medicine

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An Omaha native, Dr. Eric Bonness is a Harvard fellowship-trained orthopedic shoulder surgeon who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of shoulder conditions. Dr. Bonness is an expert in both open and minimally-invasive arthroscopic procedures for rotator cuff tears, labral tears, fractures, dislocations, and arthritic shoulder conditions.  He has particular specialized training, including time spent in Germany and France as part of a travelling fellowship, in shoulder replacements with bone loss, as well as, tendon transfer surgeries for irreparable rotator cuff tears.

Hometown: Omaha, NE

Conditions

Biceps Tear at the Shoulder, Biceps Tendinitis, Broken Collarbone, Humerus Fracture (Proximal), Frozen Shoulder, Rotator Cuff Tears, SLAP Tears, Separated Shoulder, Shoulder Arthritis, Shoulder Impingement, Shoulder Injuries, Shoulder Joint Tear, and less common conditions

Treatments

Bankart Repair, Latarjet Shoulder Surgery, Rotator Cuff Repair, Shoulder Reconstruction, Shoulder Replacement, Shoulder Scope, and less common treatments

Ages treated: 13+
Accepts workers comp: Yes

Team Members

Maggie Munson, Physician Assistant
Maggie and Dr. Bonness work alongside each other in clinic and surgery to provide comprehensive shoulder care. Maggie often sees Dr. Bonness' patients and they collaborate on their progress.

Nurse

Ashley
In Practice Since 2012

Credentials

Certifications

Education

  • University of Nebraska – Lincoln | B.S., Biological Sciences & Biochemistry, 2008
  • University of Nebraska Medical Center | MD, 2012
  • University of Nebraska-Creighton University Health Foundation | Orthopaedic Surgery Residency, 2017
  • Boston Shoulder Institute at Harvard University | Shoulder Surgery Fellowship, 2018

Memberships & Awards

Associations

Patient Reviews

4.9 out of 5 (608 Ratings, 207 Comments)

5 stars
July 30, 2026
Wonderful patient care. Time and care given is first rate. I trust Dr. Bonness and his staff completely.
5 stars
July 27, 2026
The care received from Dr Bonness
5 stars
July 22, 2026
Very good communicator in answering all my questions regarding the procedure
5 stars
July 22, 2026
I was in right away , they did a very thorough job.
5 stars
July 20, 2026
Everyone was really helpful and got me out of there in a timely fashion
5 stars
July 19, 2026
Integrity, professional at all times. Top rate care and low infection rate.
5 stars
July 19, 2026
The nursing staff and Dr Eric Bonness are effecient, kind, and thourough. I highly recommend them all!
5 stars
July 18, 2026
Very efficient operation. Right on time. Receptionist found my pre-admit paperwork on the “old” system and didn’t require me to redo, just because your system changed.
5 stars
July 18, 2026
Dr. Bonness took care to go over everything with us, explain and show us what else I need to do, and answer our questions.
5 stars
July 12, 2026
Every physician and PA are extremely knowledgeable. I trust them totally for my care.
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