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

  • American Academy of Physician Assistants
  • American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons

Patient Reviews

4.9 out of 5 (232 Ratings, 67 Comments)

5 stars
May 23, 2026
Brian is the best! All the staff were amazing! I wish more businesses were as friendly and efficient as Ortho Nebraska. Hopefully I don’t need to come back but, if I do, I know it will be a positive experience.
4 stars
May 16, 2026
I have .limited knowledge on Ortho Nebraska's procedures. What I do know about is all positive. I'm very comfortable with the staff at the Oakview clinic
5 stars
May 13, 2026
Very professional and friendly.
5 stars
May 13, 2026
Mike the nurse was very helpful and Brian Fontana, PA did a great job explaining my pain. Always recommend Orthopedic Nebraska.
5 stars
May 8, 2026
I trust them.
5 stars
May 3, 2026
They have good doctors.
5 stars
April 27, 2026
Brian was amazing. He put my daughter at ease and was very knowledgeable about what the next steps would be. Great job. Thank you Brian!
5 stars
April 24, 2026
Your people are top shelf — like Brain and Karen and Mike
5 stars
April 22, 2026
Everything went very smoothly the whole time I was there, staff is super friendly
5 stars
April 22, 2026
The doctors and nurses are so efficient and take their time with you😊
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