Dr. Otten is a fellowship-trained hand, wrist & elbow surgeon who focuses on conditions of the hand, wrist, elbow, including the bones, soft tissues and peripheral nerves in these areas. An Omaha native, he believes in appropriate treatment customized to each patient’s needs, from non-surgical solutions like home exercises or therapy to minor or major procedures.
Hometown: Omaha, NE
Conditions
Biceps Tear at the Elbow, Broken Hand, Broken Wrist, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Cubital Tunnel Syndrome, De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis, Dupuytren’s Contracture, Elbow (Olecranon) Bursitis, Elbow Arthritis, Finger and Thumb Fractures, Finger Numbness or Tingling, Flexor Tendon Injuries, Fractured or Dislocated Elbow, Ganglion Cysts, Golfer’s Elbow, Humerus Fracture (Distal), Mallet Finger, Nail Bed or Fingertip Injuries, Nerve Injuries, Radial Tunnel Syndrome, Tennis Elbow, Tommy John (UCL) Injury, Trigger Finger, Wrist Arthritis, and less common conditions
Treatments
Carpal Tunnel Release, Distal Bicep Repair, Elbow Scope, Ganglion Removal, Nerve Repair and Reconstruction Surgery, Trigger Finger Release, Wrist Repair, Wrist Scope, Ulnar Nerve Surgery, and less common treatments
Specialized Services
Ages treated: 2+
Accepts workers comp: Yes
Credentials
Education
- Vanderbilt University | Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery Fellowship, 2026
- Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) | Orthopedic Surgery Residency, 2025
- University of Nebraska Medical Center | MD, 2020
- University of South Carolina | BS, 2016 (Chemistry)
Memberships & Awards
- American Society for Surgery of the Hand
- American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons