4.7
51 Ratings with 12 written Reviews
Summary
Dr. Tristan Hartzell is a Duke, Harvard, and UCLA graduate and reconstructive surgeon specializing in orthopedic upper extremity care. His practice at Faith Health Hand, Wrist, and Elbow covers the entire arm, from infants to the elderly. Dr. Hartzell handles cases from children with broken arms to major upper extremity trauma, including amputations. He has performed over a 100 replantations since arriving to Faith Health, and is likely the busiest replantation surgeon in the upper Midwest. Since beginning his practice in Norfolk, Dr. Hartzell has treated patients from across the United States including patients from Washington, Alaska, Colorado, Texas, Louisiana, Kansas, Iowa, and South Dakota. At Faith Health, Dr. Hartzell has treated congenital hand deformities and pediatric trauma injuries (from clavicle to fingertips), including replantation's. He has performed free flap reconstructions after mangling industrial accidents, minimally invasive upper extremity surgery including …endoscopic nerve releases and wrist and elbow arthroscopy, and wrist and elbow joint replacements. He is one of the few surgeons in the country performing vascularized medial femoral trochlea flaps for reconstruction of carpal bones that are not healing or are developing necrosis. He specializes in all care of the upper extremity for athletes including Tommy John's surgery for high-level baseball players, arthroscopy, wrist ligament repairs, and many others. Dr. Hartzell cares for all levels of athletes including grade school, high school, collegiate, and professional.
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- accepting new patients
- 53 insurance plans accepted
- speaks English
- UCLA Medical Center
- 12 written reviews
- 1 award
- 2 specialties
- 2 areas of expertise
- 2 board certifications
- 1 hospital affiliation
- 1 office location
- Male
Patients’ Perspective
- Gave an accurate diagnosis
- Had a good bedside manner
- Spent time with me
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Office Location
Faith Health Hand, Wrist & Elbow
2701 W Norfolk Ave # 2Norfolk, NE 68701 Tel: (402) 844-8291
Mon8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Tue8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Wed8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Thu8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Fri8:00 am - 12:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
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| Dr. Tristan Hartzell, MD | Dr. Marie E. Montag, MD | Dr. Casie Tucker | Dr. Jordan K Janssen |
| Orthopedic Surgery | Plastic Surgery | Orthopedic Surgery | Orthopedic Surgery |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | |
| 38 Years of Experience | |||
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English | Speaks English, Spanish | Speaks English | |
| Norfolk , NE | Omaha , NE | Norfolk , NE | Norfolk , NE |
| Med School: Duke University School of Medicine | Med School: Creighton University School Of Medicine | ||
Current Profile | View Profile | View Profile | View Profile |
Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Tristan Hartzell
Medical Specialties
Dr. Tristan Hartzell has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Tristan Hartzell has the following 2 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
MEDICAL LICENSE
Medical Doctor, Nebraska, 2026, Active
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Fellowship
UCLA Medical Center
Residency
Massachusetts General Hospital
Harvard Combined Plastic Surgery
Medical School
Duke University School of Medicine
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Which hospitals is Dr. Tristan Hartzell affiliated with?
- Dr. Tristan Hartzell is affiliated with Faith Regional Health Services.
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- What languages does Dr. Tristan Hartzell speak?
- Dr. Tristan Hartzell speaks English.
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