A board-certified orthopedic surgeon based in the Omaha area since 2004, Dr. Urban specializes in the diagnosis, non-operative management, and surgical treatment of hip and knee conditions.
During his fellowship, he trained under world-renowned hip and knee replacement surgeons Charles Engh, Gerry Engh, C. Anderson Engh, and James McAuley. He has published numerous research articles and book chapters on hip and knee conditions and his current research focus is in non-opioid pain solutions for joint replacement patients. His practice focuses on total care of the hip and knee joints, from soft tissue injuries through customized joint replacement (including anterior, posterior and lateral hip techniques) and revision.
Hometown: Kearney, NE
Conditions
Hip Arthritis, Hip Bursitis, Hip Dislocation, Hip Fractures, Knee Arthritis, Osgood-Schlatter Disease, Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (Runner’s Knee), and less common conditions
Treatments
Hip Injections , Hip Replacement , Hip Replacement Revision Surgery , iovera , Knee Replacement , Knee Replacement Revision Surgery , Knee Scope , and less common treatments
Specialized Services
Robotic-Assisted Knee Replacement, Same Day Joint Replacement, Opioid-Sparing Joint Replacement, Anterior Hip Replacement, Computer-Assisted Hip Replacement
Ages treated: 40+
Accepts workers comp: Yes
Team Members
Nurse
Credentials
Certifications
- Board Certified in Orthopaedic Surgery by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Education
- Anderson Orthopaedic Research Institute | Joint Replacement Fellowship, 2004
- Creighton-Nebraska Universities Health Foundation | Orthopedic Residency, 2003
- Creighton-Nebraska Universities Health Foundation | Internship, 1998
- University of Nebraska Medical Center | MD, 1998
- Cornell College | BSS, 1993 (History, Religion, Biochemistry)
Memberships & Awards
- Castle Connolly Top Doctor (2020 to present)
- Premier Doctors 2021 by Omaha Magazine
- Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society
- American Medical Association
- American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
- Engh Society for Fellows of the Anderson Orthopaedic Institute
- Nebraska Medical Association
Patient Reviews
4.9 out of 5 (603 Ratings, 222 Comments)