Katherine Smith
07/20/2018
Since joining OrthoNebraska in 2018, Katherine has worked with Dr. Todd Gaddie, focusing on fractures and other problems of the hand, wrist and elbow. She also assists in surgical cases.
Specialty: Hand & Wrist
Brooke Sajevic
07/19/2018
Brooke joined OrthoNebraska in 2018 and assists in the evaluation and treatment of orthopaedic injuries and conditions.
Tara Otis
07/19/2018
Tara is a Certified Hand Therapist that has been with the organization since 2003. Backed by more than three decades of experience, Tara is comprehensively trained in the anatomy and rehabilitation of the hand, wrist, and elbow. Tara’s extensive history with the hand surgeons at OrthoNebraska provides unmatched outcomes for the injured hand therapy patient. […]
Brian Miller
07/19/2018
Formerly of LeMars, Iowa, Brian left home to pitch and play baseball at Northern Illinois University. A wrist injury suffered in his playing career propelled him into the specialty care of the wrist and hand. After working in the Chicago area for ten years he joined OrthoNebraska in 2014. As a Certified Hand Therapist, he specializes […]
Nicholas Bruggeman
07/12/2018
Dr. Bruggeman’s practice is focused on hand, elbow and shoulder conditions and Worker’s Compensation cases. He treats some of the most difficult injuries in the region as one of the only Level 1 trauma providers in the area, treating major orthopaedic injuries of all kinds at Nebraska Medicine. He sees many second opinion cases and helps train tomorrow’s doctors, nurses and more. Sports […]
M. Andrew Thompson
07/12/2018
Dr. Thompson’s area of focus is treating disorders of the hand and upper extremities using the latest diagnostic and surgical techniques. Dr. Thompson stays up-to-date with current techniques in the upper extremity by attending regional and national courses each year.
Alex Lesiak
07/09/2018
Dr. Lesiak is a fellowship-trained hand surgeon who focuses on conditions of the hand, wrist, elbow, including the bones, soft tissues and peripheral nerves in these areas. He believes in appropriate treatment for each patient, from non-surgical solutions like home exercises or therapy to minor or major procedures.
