Board-Certified Spine Surgeons in Omaha for Non-Traumatic Discectomy

Omaha Spine Surgeons Specializing in Minimally Invasive Discectomy

The following board-certified surgeons in Omaha, Nebraska, have documented expertise in non-traumatic (degenerative/herniated disc) discectomy using minimally invasive techniques. Always verify current credentials, hospital affiliations, and insurance participation before scheduling.

Michael Gleiber, MD

• Specialty: Orthopedic Surgery, Spine Fellowship
• Focus: Minimally invasive spine surgery (MIS), motion preservation, complex revision
• Affiliation: Nebraska Spine Center, Methodist Hospital
• Academic/Research: Published extensively on MIS outcomes, disc herniation, biologics; frequent national speaker
• Certifications: ABOS Board Certified; AO Spine, NASS, AANS/CNS member

Jeffrey Rosenfeld, MD

• Specialty: Neurological Surgery, Spine Fellowship
• Focus: MIS discectomy, decompression, navigation/robotics, outpatient spine
• Affiliation: Rosenfeld Neurosurgery Center
• Recognition: Featured in national media for innovative techniques; Castle Connolly Top Doctor
• Certifications: ABNS Board Certified; AANS, CNS, ISASS member

Robert Erickson, MD

• Specialty: Orthopedic Surgery, Spine Fellowship
• Focus: MIS lumbar discectomy, TLIF, ADR, cervical disc replacement
• Affiliation: Spine Center, Omaha Orthopaedic Hospital
• Professional: Active in SRS, NASS, ISASS; quality improvement leadership
• Certifications: ABOS Board Certified

Thomas Karr, MD

• Specialty: Neurological Surgery, Spine Fellowship
• Focus: MIS discectomy, complex spinal reconstruction, tumor, trauma
• Affiliation: Nebraska Neurosurgery Clinic
• Professional: AANS, CNS, NASS member; hospital quality committees
• Certifications: ABNS Board Certified

How to Choose & Prepare

1. Verify credentials: Check ABOS/ABNS certification (certificationmatters.org), state license, malpractice history.
2. Review specific experience: Ask "How many MIS discectomies do you perform annually? What's your complication/readmission rate?"
3. Confirm insurance: Contact your plan and surgeon's billing office.
4. Get imaging ready: Recent MRI (≤6 months), standing X-rays (flexion/extension if instability suspected).
5. Second opinion: Standard for elective spine surgery; most surgeons encourage it.
6. Ask about: Enhanced recovery protocols, opioid-sparing plans, physical therapy pathway, return-to-work timeline.

Finding More Providers

• Medicare Care Compare (medicare.gov/care-compare) → Specialty: Neurosurgery / Orthopedic Surgery → Location: Omaha, NE
• NASS "Find a Specialist" (spine.org)
• Castle Connolly Top Doctors (castleconnolly.com)
• Hospital websites: Nebraska Medicine, Methodist, CHI Health, OrthoNebraska

This list is informational, not an endorsement. Surgeon availability, network status, and clinical focus change. Always conduct independent due diligence.