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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, Hip Strains, Knee Arthritis, Meniscus Tears, Osgood-Schlatter Disease, and less common conditions

Treatments

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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

Erin Martin
PA-C

Erin and Dr. Urban work alongside each other in clinic and surgery to provide comprehensive orthopedic care. With more than 10 years of experience together, Erin often sees Dr. Urban's patients and they collaborate on their progress.

Kandice Dolesh
PA-C

Kandice works alongside Dr. Steven Goebel and Dr. Joshua Urban in clinic and surgery to provide comprehensive orthopedic care. She often sees their patients and they collaborate on their progress.

Nurses

Rhonda
25 Years in Practice
Dr. Urban working on knee

Credentials

Certifications

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

Patient Reviews

4.9 out of 5 (577 Ratings, 151 Comments)

5 stars
Very happy to have chosen Dr. Urban as the doctor for this problem.
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Great job!
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Best visit yet
5 stars
Would have appreciated a word from the office or providers that the Dr. was running late and that I was not forgotten after arriving 1/2 hr early for my appt. as is suggested and then still not getting in to see the Dr. for 40 minutes after my appt. time.
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Vert professional friendly
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It's been great
4 stars
Questions and concerns could be attended to with more time and attention.
5 stars
I felt well taken care of from beginning to end. The pre surgery team made me feel very comfortable and confident in the procedure.
5 stars
Erin is the best, most helpful and kind and informative. Dr. Urban is always the best
5 stars
Dr Urban is honest and doesn't sugar coat anything he is great
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