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Benjamin M. Woodhead, D.O.
Nebraska Orthopaedic Center
Sports Medicine: Shoulder and Elbow Surgery
Lincoln, NE
5.0
565 Ratings
275 Comments
Dr. Benjamin Woodhead, D.O. graduated summa cum laude from Chadron State College. While at Chadron, he played wide receiver for the football team and was awarded the Don Beebe most inspirational player, the Chadron State Male Scholar-Athlete of the Year and was a CoSIDA Academic All-American his senior year. He then graduated from the University of Nebraska Medical Center with a master’s in physician assistant studies and worked as a Physician Assistant prior to medical school.
5.0
565 Ratings
275 Comments
Dr. Benjamin Woodhead, D.O. graduated summa cum laude from Chadron State College. While at Chadron, he played wide receiver for the football team and was awarded the Don Beebe most inspirational player, the Chadron State Male Scholar-Athlete of the Year and was a CoSIDA Academic All-American his senior year. He then graduated from the University of Nebraska Medical Center with a master’s in physician assistant studies and worked as a Physician Assistant prior to medical school.
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Dr. Benjamin Woodhead, D.O. grew up in North Platte, Nebraska, and graduated summa cum laude from Chadron State College. While at Chadron, he played wide receiver for the football team and was awarded the Don Beebe most inspirational player, the Chadron State Male Scholar-Athlete of the Year and was a CoSIDA Academic All-American his senior year. He then graduated from the University of Nebraska Medical Center with a master’s in physician assistant studies and worked as a Physician Assistant prior to medical school. He attended medical school at A.T. Still University and was awarded the Harbarger Award for graduating in the top 5% of his medical school class.
Dr. Woodhead completed his orthopaedic residency through Des Peres Hospital and St. Louis University in 2018 where he served as the chief administrative resident. Following residency, He was accepted into one of the most prestigious and competitive shoulder and elbow fellowships at the University of Washington, under the mentorship of the world-renowned surgeon, Dr. Fredrick Matsen III. During his time in Seattle, he also had the unique opportunity to work with team physicians for the University of Washington Huskies and was involved in the care of Husky athletics.
Dr. Woodhead strongly believes in shared patient decision making. His main desire is that patients feel engaged and comfortable while making informed decisions. He takes a very personalized approach and feels it is imperative to treat the individual patient, and not just an X-ray. His philosophy is that the patient’s interest is of the utmost importance.
As a Nebraska native, Dr. Woodhead and his wife have five children. Faith is the most important aspect of his life and is an integral part of his daily practice. In his free time, Dr. Woodhead enjoys spending time with his family, working out, golfing, and watching sports.
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Great surgeon!
He is a very thoughtful and caring doctor who takes his time to make sure you understand what needs to happen for the correct treatment.
He is so professional and educational. He makes sure that you understand what's going on.
He's been great doing my right shoulder 2 times and getting my left one done .He seems like he genuinely cares about his patients. I don't like doctors but him I do
Very knowledgeable Dr. He Listens to his patients
Wonderful office and wonderful people in the office and good doctors
I only had an MRI, but the people were all very nice
Very knowledgeable didn’t sugarcoat what was going on with my shoulder he was actually shocked himself with the amount of damage, discussed my options and what the best option would be for me and can’t be thankful enough!
My visit with Dr. Woodhead was very helpful as well as pleasant. He is kind, open and understanding. He listened to my questions and gave me a lot of confidence that I was in the right hands. I understand my situation much better thanks to Dr. Woodhead and his PA.
Very easy to talk to young Dr. Hes a very good surgeon! Great bed side manner.