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, 142 Comments)

5 stars
September 27, 2026
Personable, kind, amazing care
5 stars
September 26, 2026
Quick and efficient visit. The team was great with communication and the doctor was super informative. Everyone was super friendly making my daughter feel comfortable and cared for.
5 stars
September 26, 2026
Care team was excellent from start to finish. The experience and presentation was very different from what I have seen at other health systems in Omaha
5 stars
September 24, 2026
Dr Arnold and his staff are the best. Top notch. We drive from Lincoln.
5 stars
September 23, 2026
The helpless sensational I got in and out before my time and every at the clinic helped you
5 stars
September 22, 2026
Whole process is great, check in easy, doctor so knowledgeable and helpful, paying is easy.
5 stars
September 22, 2026
easy and fast to make an appointment as a returning patient. Ryan Arnold is a great doctor. I will choose Ortho Nebraska for future orthopedic need.
5 stars
September 21, 2026
Entire experience was smooth and without difficulty. Staff was courteous and helpful.
5 stars
September 21, 2026
Everything was very well organized and my appointment was very quick. The doctor explained everything very well and I really liked the on wall screen that showed everything very clearly.
5 stars
September 20, 2026
Doctor is good listener and takes time to offer care

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