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Russell Francis, Physician Assistant

Russell Francis, APRN

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

Specialties

Hip, Joint Replacement, Knee

4.8 out of 5 (98 reviews) About star rating
Call (402) 609-3000
Text (402) 609-3000

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Russell Francis specializes in the efficient diagnosis and treatment of of common orthopedic conditions, particular for hip and knee pain.

Hometown: Omaha, NE

Conditions

Hip Arthritis, Hip Bursitis, Hip Dislocation, Hip Fractures, Knee Arthritis, and less common conditions

Ages treated: 50+
Accepts workers comp: Yes

Team Members

Craig Hansen, MD

Craig L. Hansen, MD

Russell and Dr. Hansen work alongside each other in clinic and surgery to provide comprehensive total joint (hip and knee) care. Russell often sees Dr. Hansen's patients and they collaborate on their progress.

Nurse

Mary

Locations

OrthoNebraska Council Bluffs

1260 Valley View Drive
Council Bluffs, IA 51503

Directions to OrthoNebraska Council Bluffs

OrthoNebraska Oakview Orthopedic Clinic

2725 S. 144th St.
Suites 110, 205 and 212
Omaha, NE 68144

Directions to OrthoNebraska Oakview Orthopedic Clinic

Hospital Affiliations

  • OrthoNebraska Hospital
  • Methodist Jennie Edmundson
In Practice Since 2010

Credentials

Certifications

  • Certified Nurse Practitioner
  • American Academy of Nurse Practitioners

Education

  • University of Nebraska Medical Center | Master of Science in Nursing – Family Nurse Practitioner, 2010
  • Creighton University | Bachelor of Science in Nursing, 2003
  • University of Nebraska-Lincoln | BS, 2002 (Biology)

Memberships & Awards

Patient Reviews

4.8 out of 5 (98 Ratings, 32 Comments)

5 stars
September 10, 2026
Russell was great same with the whole staff
5 stars
September 8, 2026
Your check ins kept me going. I would feel like I wasn’t progressing and boom! I would get a check-in to tell me what i could be experiencing. Hit the nail on the head. Thank you
5 stars
September 5, 2026
The doctor who took my stitches out was very gentle, and also kept me talking the entire time for a distraction. That was helpful.
5 stars
August 31, 2026
Took time to talk to me and answer my questions.
5 stars
August 7, 2026
Because my care was excellent!
5 stars
July 16, 2026
Everything that I have gone through with them so far has been awesome answer all my questions, joke a little, understanding and will talk with you.
5 stars
July 9, 2026
Everyone there are very nice & give instructions that you can understand
5 stars
June 29, 2026
Th e Dr. was very friendly and explained thing very well
5 stars
June 20, 2026
Best patient relationship, highly skilled surgery and therapy, comprehensive follow up.
5 stars
June 1, 2026
Quality of care from staff. Nice facilities.

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