Ryan Arnold, MD, Orthopedic Surgeon Sports Knee

Ryan M. Arnold, MD

Orthopedic Surgeon

Specialties

Knee, Sports Medicine

Next Available New Appointments:

With OrthoNebraska since 2011, Dr. Arnold’s practice encompasses all sports-related injuries, with a focus on the knee. Dr. Arnold trained under Dr. Scott D. Gillogly, a pioneer in the treatment of articular cartilage disorders. During this training, Dr. Arnold served as an Assistant Team Physician for the Atlanta Falcons of the NFL and Atlanta Thrashers of the NHL. He has special interest in the treatment of difficult cartilage disorders and has co-authored research and presented at international meetings. Dr. Arnold has experience with complex knee surgeries, to include multi-ligament repair, cartilage repair, autologous chondrocyte implantation, osteochondral autografts and allografts.

Hometown: Omaha, NE

Conditions

ACL Injuries, Knee Ligament Injuries, Meniscus Tears, Osgood-Schlatter Disease, Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (Runner’s Knee), Patellar Dislocation, and less common conditions

Treatments

ACL Reconstruction Surgery , Knee Scope , Knee Ligament Repair , Patellar Repair , and less common treatments

Ages treated: 8-70
Accepts workers comp: Yes

Team Members

Jeremy Vanicek, PA-C
Jeremy and Dr. Arnold work alongside each other in clinic and surgery to provide comprehensive knee care. With more than a decade of experience together, Jeremy often sees Dr. Arnold's patients and they collaborate on their progress.

Nurse

Kim
In Practice Since 2005

Credentials

Certifications

Education

  • Atlanta Sports Medicine | Sports Medicine & Cartilage Reconstruction Fellowship, 2011
  • University of Nebraska / Creighton University | Orthopaedic Residency, 2010
  • University of Nebraska Medical Center | MD, 2005
  • Vanderbilt University | BS, 2001 (Neuroscience)

Memberships & Awards

  • Castle Connolly Top Doctor (2020 to present)
  • American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
  • American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine
  • Arthroscopy Association of North America
  • International Cartilage Repair Society
  • Metro Omaha Medical Society
  • Nebraska Orthopaedic Society

Patient Reviews

4.9 out of 5 (425 Ratings, 110 Comments)

5 stars
June 26, 2026
Very efficient and friendly. No waiting time.
5 stars
June 17, 2026
Because I had a great experience
5 stars
June 17, 2026
We appreciate Dr. Arnold and the team at Physical Therapy. They have taken excellent care of our son as he navigated his knee injury and worked to get back to the sports he enjoys. The facilities are excellent and managing appointments and things was easy. Thank you!
5 stars
June 17, 2026
Smooth check-in, friendly staff, quick appointment. Great experience
5 stars
June 15, 2026
Excellent care, expedient and thorough
5 stars
June 15, 2026
Easy to get an appointment in a timely fashion. All of the staff was friendly, informative and helpful.
5 stars
June 14, 2026
Efficient, friendly, straightforward, helpful
5 stars
June 9, 2026
You are Best
5 stars
June 9, 2026
The PA, Jeremy, was outstanding, thorough, and went through my MRI and explained my options.
5 stars
June 4, 2026
Dr. Arnold and his entire staff are very friendly and professional

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