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Benjamin M. Woodhead, D.O.
Nebraska Orthopaedic Center
Sports Medicine: Shoulder and Elbow Surgery
Lincoln, NE
5.0
491 Ratings
243 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
491 Ratings
243 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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Dr Woodhead was the best man gor the job in repairing my shoulder. He dis a FANTASTIC job on the repair and i am very pleased with the outcome. If and ONLY if i ever have to do this procedure again i will request him. He had great concern for me to have the best outcome possible
Dr. Woodhead is the MAN! He repaired my left shoulder a few years back and gave great advice when I injured my right shoulder recently. He saved the day!
Amazing. Professional. Competent. Friendly.
Does seem a little rushed
Kind and gives knowledge
Exceptional Physician; professional, candid, straightforward and empathetic. I trust his guidance and recommendations implicitly.
Great to talk to and he answered my questions to my satisfaction.
Excellent doctor.
Very impressed!
Best shoulder guy in the entire Midwest!