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Dr. Bruggeman’s practice is focused on hand, elbow and shoulder conditions and Worker’s Compensation cases.  He sees many second opinion cases and helps train tomorrow’s doctors, nurses and more. Sports medicine has been a big part of Dr. Bruggeman’s practice as well, serving as the team physician for multiple sports teams.

Conditions

Animal Bites, Biceps Tear at the Elbow, Broken Collarbone, Broken Hand or Wrist, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Cubital Tunnel, De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis, Dupuytren’s Contracture Disease, Elbow Arthritis, Elbow (Olecranon) Bursitis, Elbow UCL Tears, Flexor Tendon Injuries, Fractured or Dislocated Elbow, Ganglion Cysts, Golfer’s Elbow, Trigger Finger, Tennis Elbow, Tommy John Injury, and less common conditions

Treatments

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Specialized Services: WALANT Approach

Ages treated: 2+

Accepts workers comp: Yes

Team Members

Sally Guthmiller
PA-C

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

Nurses

Chey
26 Years in Practice

Credentials

Certifications

Education

  • Indiana Hand to Shoulder Center | Hand and Upper Extremity Fellowship, 2005
  • Mayo Clinic | Orthopaedic Residency, 2004
  • University of Nebraska Medical Center | MD, 1999 (High Distinction)
  • University of Nebraska-Lincoln | BS, 1995 (Biology)

Memberships & Awards

Patient Reviews

4.9 out of 5 (542 Ratings, 111 Comments)

1 stars
Wait time 35 minutes, doctor spent 5 minutes with me,told me I need a surgery. I'm not going back to this doctor ever again.
5 stars
It was all excellent.
5 stars
Made me feel very comfortable and optimistic about resolving my issues.
5 stars
Dr Nicholas Bruggeman you're such a wonderful man and Doctor. I loved him right away. He's so caring and I'm so glad I have him that is starting to take care of me with my arm that I broke in my wrist.
5 stars
All-in-all, easier this second time than the first time (the injection I had)
5 stars
I would recommend Ortho Nebraska to anyone.
5 stars
Much more informed on the follow-up.
5 stars
First time patient! Very organized, clean, friendly staff!
5 stars
Front desk staff are very busy & the line to check in is always full. Seems like this could be streamlined a bit more for which staff is helping check-ins and which staff helps people leaving. The person at the desk facing front door didn't say a word and it's hard to know who can actually help you.
5 stars
You have your act together, and it's very much appreciated.
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