A Texas native, Dr. Brett Vessell joined OrthoNebraska in 2026 after practicing there previously. He specializes in the evaluation and treatment, including surgery, of various foot and ankle conditions, with special interest an expertise in the evaluation and treatment of diabetic foot problems. He believes in providing care that is individualized to each patient and their need to move better.
Hometown: San Antonio, TX
Conditions
Achilles Tendinitis (Tendonitis), Ankle Sprains, Bunions, Charcot Foot, Chronic Ankle Instability (CAI), Corns and Calluses, Diabetic Foot Problems, Flat Feet, Foot Fractures, Gout, Hammer Toe, Heel Pain, Ingrown Toenails, Morton’s Neuroma, Plantar Fasciitis, Plantar Fibroma, Sever’s Disease, Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome, Turf Toe, Warts and Infections, and less common conditions
Treatments
Ankle Scope , Achilles Repair , Bunion Surgery , Endoscopic Heel Surgery , Ligament Repair (Foot and Ankle) , Hammertoe Surgery , Metatarsal Surgery , and less common treatments
Ages treated: 10+
Accepts workers comp: Yes
Team Members
Nurse
Credentials
Certifications
- Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM)
- Board Certified in Foot and Ankle Surgery by the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery
- Board Certified in Podiatric Medicine
Education
- University of Louisville Hospital System | Podiatric Medicine & Surgery with Reconstructive Rearfoot and Ankle, 2018
- Midwestern University, Arizona School of Podiatric Medicine | DPM, 2015
- Missouri University of Science and Technology | BA, 2011 (Biological Sciences and Chemistry)
Memberships & Awards
- Diplomate of the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgeons
- Diplomate of the American Board of Podiatric Medicine
- Fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons
- American Podiatric Medical Association