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 (391 Ratings, 115 Comments)

5 stars
August 28, 2026
Staff is efficient. Dr. Arnold is great to talk with and he is willing to answer my questions and doesn’t act rushed.
5 stars
August 27, 2026
Nice People. Personable, and followed up when they said they would
5 stars
August 26, 2026
Looks very up to date, all accommodations right in your room, location
5 stars
August 25, 2026
Dr. Arnold is not only the BEST, but he is personal and easy to talk to
5 stars
August 24, 2026
Dr. Arnold is a very good doctor, as well as several other doctors I have seen at Ortho Nebraska for other injuries.
5 stars
August 24, 2026
Very thorough and didn’t feel rushed. He listened and explained things in a simple language to understand.
5 stars
August 24, 2026
Dr Arnold is very through and good with his patients
5 stars
August 20, 2026
Entire crew is extremely professional in the clinic. It’s extremely clean.
5 stars
August 18, 2026
Employees seen happy
5 stars
August 14, 2026
Ease of check in, staff was easy to deal with. Fast and prompt service

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