Brian Fontana, PA

Brian Fontana, MPAS

Physician Assistant

Specialties

Hip, Joint Replacement, Knee

Next Available New Appointments:

Brian has focused his career on caring for patients before and after total hip and knee replacements. Brian began his career teaching CPR and first aid for the American Red Cross. He received his EMT-A license and became a student athletic trainer for the University of Nebraska-Omaha while getting his undergraduate degree. He did his physician assistant training at the University of Nebraska Medical Center. He started working for OrthoNebraska in 1998. He goes back annually to give orthopedic lectures to future physician assistant students. Brian also works at OrthoNebraska’s Orthopedic Urgent Care.

Hometown: Omaha, NE

Conditions

Hip Arthritis, Hip Bursitis, Hip Dislocation, Hip Dysplasia, Hip Fractures, Knee Arthritis, Osgood-Schlatter Disease, Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (Runner’s Knee), and less common conditions

Ages treated: Knees 45+, Hips 40+
Accepts workers comp: Yes

Team Members

Michael Stojanovic, MD, Orthopedic Joint Surgeon
Brian and Dr. Stojanovic work alongside each other in clinic and surgery to provide comprehensive knee and hip care. Brian often sees Dr. Stojanovic's patients and they collaborate on their progress.

Athletic Trainer

Karyn
In Practice Since 1997

Credentials

Education

  • University of Nebraska Medical Center | Master of Physician Assistant Studies, 1997
  • University of Nebraska at Omaha | BS, 1995 (Biology)

Memberships & Awards

Patient Reviews

4.9 out of 5 (205 Ratings, 73 Comments)

5 stars
July 29, 2026
The whole process was easy and pleasant!
5 stars
July 25, 2026
We have been going to Ortho Nebraska for over 15 years and have been very happy with the physicians.
5 stars
July 21, 2026
Easy to check in, very short wait. Brian answers all my questions and has worked with me while we deal with my unique knee problem.
5 stars
July 14, 2026
The whole staff was AMAZING from the receptionist to Karen to Brian and Dr ( ) and the Nurses desk that evening and morning made ne feel at home Ty to ALL involved.
5 stars
July 13, 2026
Very good care and was in and out in no time
5 stars
July 12, 2026
He was wonderful and I felt like I received very personal service. Happy that I went away with a solution for my elbow pain.
5 stars
July 12, 2026
The front desk staff was extremely professional and I witnessed a jerk of a person come in and was completely rude and cursing/condescending at the gentleman at the front desk. I had to bite my tongue at how this man was to the front desk. They handled it with grace and true professionalism.
5 stars
July 3, 2026
Everything went well.
5 stars
June 29, 2026
Quick care and helpful information
5 stars
June 27, 2026
Appt was for knee injection. Been having hip issues mentioned to Karen she let Brian know . I was sure I’d need to make another visit. Nope addressed and follow appt set up. Excellent care. Thank you
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