Dr. Joshua Urban, Orthopedic Surgeon: Joint Replacement

Joshua A. Urban, MD

Orthopedic Surgeon

Specialties

Hip, Joint Replacement, Knee

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A board-certified orthopedic surgeon based in the Omaha area since 2004, Dr. Urban specializes in the diagnosis, non-operative management, and surgical treatment of hip and knee conditions.

During his fellowship, he trained under world-renowned hip and knee replacement surgeons Charles Engh, Gerry Engh, C. Anderson Engh, and James McAuley.  He has published numerous research articles and book chapters on hip and knee conditions and his current research focus is in non-opioid pain solutions for joint replacement patients. His practice focuses on total care of the hip and knee joints, from soft tissue injuries through customized joint replacement (including anterior, posterior and lateral hip techniques) and revision.

Hometown: Kearney, NE

Conditions

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

Treatments

Hip Injections , Hip Replacement , Hip Replacement Revision Surgery , iovera , Knee Replacement , Knee Replacement Revision Surgery , Knee Scope , and less common treatments

Ages treated: 40+
Accepts workers comp: Yes

Team Members

Erin Martin, PA-C
Erin and Dr. Urban work alongside each other in clinic and surgery to provide comprehensive orthopedic care. With more than 10 years of experience together, Erin often sees Dr. Urban's patients and they collaborate on their progress.
Kandi Dolesh, PA
Kandice works alongside Dr. Steven Goebel and Dr. Joshua Urban in clinic and surgery to provide comprehensive orthopedic care. She often sees their patients and they collaborate on their progress.

Nurse

Rhonda
In Practice Since 1998
Dr. Urban working on knee

Credentials

Certifications

Education

  • Anderson Orthopaedic Research Institute | Joint Replacement Fellowship, 2004
  • Creighton-Nebraska Universities Health Foundation | Orthopedic Residency, 2003
  • Creighton-Nebraska Universities Health Foundation | Internship, 1998
  • University of Nebraska Medical Center | MD, 1998
  • Cornell College | BSS, 1993 (History, Religion, Biochemistry)

Memberships & Awards

Patient Reviews

4.9 out of 5 (619 Ratings, 243 Comments)

5 stars
June 28, 2026
I am treated politely and respectfully every time I am there. And I get undivided attention from the doctor, his nurse and his PA.
5 stars
June 26, 2026
Dr Urban is the best. He’s very direct and explains importance of PT and rehab.
5 stars
June 26, 2026
Dr. Urban is an outstanding doctor who always cares about his patients! I felt very privileged when he came out into the lobby to call me. The nurses were busy. He's not afraid to do someone else's job! How cool is that : )
5 stars
June 26, 2026
Very friendly and accommodating personnel
5 stars
June 24, 2026
The entire staff was kind and attentive for all patients.
5 stars
June 20, 2026
Answered questions and provided information
5 stars
June 20, 2026
Everyone was informative about my surgery and healing. Thank you to doctor Urban and everyone of Ortho Nebraska's staff for their professionalism and kindness.
5 stars
June 19, 2026
Your staff is always nice and polite. Kandice was great and answered all questions.
5 stars
June 19, 2026
TALENTED AND CORDIAL STAFF, NICE FACILITIES.
5 stars
June 18, 2026
Glad to have the bandage off and able to get into the pool.
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