Eric Horstman

Eric’s life-long participation in baseball led to his passion for treating athletes and reducing youth injury rates, especially in overhead athletes. As a former player at Southeast Missouri State his passion involves treating athletic injuries within all sports while combining various research-based treatment strategies. His extensive knowledge in biomechanics and movement impairments delivers unmatched performance and […]

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Taylor Cech

Taylor is a Physical Therapist and Board Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist. Taylor has a passion for the post-surgical treatment of the sports medicine patient. Taylor has a passion for collaborating research and patient care. While focusing on the knee and lower extremity, she works alongside OrthoNebraska physicians to foster extraordinary care to athletes and active […]

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Patrick McKeon

Pat, an Omaha native, enjoys working with patients of all ages and uses his experience in the fitness industry to help patients meet their physical therapy goals. While having a passion for training younger athletes Pat specifically enjoys working with the rehabilitation of older clients as well. Joining OrthoNebraska in 2021 Pat brings an unparalleled […]

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Erica Fry

Erica joined the OrthoNebraska team in 2021. A collegiate volleyball player, her experience with injuries led her off the court and into the training room as she developed a passion for helping athletes return to their sport. In addition to focusing on sports medicine, Erica has a special interest in blood flow restriction. She marks […]

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Dominic Ilardi

A United States Marine Corps veteran and residency-trained and board-certified sports physical therapist, Dom joined OrthoNebraska in 2021. Before moving to Omaha, Dom worked at Ohio State University’s Wexner Medical Center. He provided therapy services for OSU athletes, including care and sideline coverage for the rugby teams.

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Matthew Dilisio

Dr. Matthew Dilisio joined OrthoNebraska in 2021 as a Harvard fellowship-trained shoulder and elbow surgeon. Prior to that, he practiced at Creighton University and CHI Health in Omaha since 2014. Dr. Dilisio is an expert in using minimally invasive surgery to treat shoulder problems such as rotator cuff tears, labral tears, and fractures/dislocations. He also […]

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Amard Abcejo

Dr. Abcejo is a fellowship-trained physician in non-surgical orthopedics and sports medicine who joined OrthoNebraska in 2020. He provides personalized and compassionate treatment for sports and orthopedic injuries, with special interests in performing artists and precision athletes, concussions, injury prevention and musculoskeletal education across all activity and exercise levels.

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Kaitlyn Trowbridge

Kaitlyn works alongside Dr. Kirk Hutton to specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of shoulder injuries and conditions.  

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Kenny Patterson

Kenny brings extensive sports medicine experience to his role as part of OrthoNebraska’s Thrower’s Performance program. Formerly a left-handed pitcher at Murray State College and Emporia State University, Kenny has worked with countless professional, Olympic, collegiate, high school and youth athletes across all sports. Prior to joining OrthoNebraska in 2019, Kenny provided physical therapist services […]

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Mike Lovgren

A former college pitcher, Mike continues to stay involved in the baseball community through his involvement in our Thrower’s Performance program. With OrthoNebraska since 2019, Mike uses his knowledge of biomechanics and pitching experience to evaluate throwing mechanics and to prevent injury. In addition to throwing injuries, Mike enjoys treating runners and, through his involvement […]

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Katie Freeman

Dr. Freeman is a Nebraska Medicine physician with privileges at OrthoNebraska Hospital.

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Matthew Tao

Dr. Tao is a Nebraska Medicine physician with privileges at OrthoNebraska Hospital.

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Paul Watson

Dr. Watson is an orthopaedic surgeon with privileges at OrthoNebraska Hospital.

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Matthew Teusink

Dr. Teusink is a Nebraska Medicine physician with privileges at OrthoNebraska Hospital.

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Michael Coffey

An Omaha native, Dr. Coffey is an orthopedic surgeon who focuses on pain, injuries and conditions of the hand, wrist and elbow. He has had longtime involvement with athletics at Creighton Prep High School and especially enjoys baseball, music, and exploring his Irish Catholic heritage.

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