Dr. James W. Gallentine, MD | Lincoln, NE | Orthopedic Surgeon

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Dr. James Gallentine treats osteoarthritis, hip osteoarthritis, and knee osteoarthritis, and performs physical therapy and outpatient rehabilitation. He has practiced orthopedic surgery for 32 years and is affiliated with Lincoln Surgical Hospital.

He earned his medical degree from the University of Nebraska Medical Center and sees patients in Lincoln, Nebraska. Patients on Vitals rate Dr. Gallentine 4.8 out of 5.

Overview based on verified provider data

4.8

177 Ratings
32 years of experience
45 insurance plans accepted
University of Nebraska Medical Center
137 written reviews
1 specialty
5 areas of expertise
1 hospital affiliation
1 office location

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me

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Dr. Gallentine's Ratings and Reviews

4.8

177 Ratings with 137 written Reviews

Average Wait Time 12 Minutes

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Gave an accurate diagnosis: (108) Did WellNeeds Improvement (6)
Had a good bedside manner: (110) Did WellNeeds Improvement (4)
Spent time with me: (109) Did WellNeeds Improvement (3)
Provided follow-up after the visit: (92) Did WellNeeds Improvement (5)
Flexible scheduling: (88) Did WellNeeds Improvement (1)
Saw me in a timely manner: (9) Did WellNeeds Improvement (0)
Staff was courteous: (9) Did WellNeeds Improvement (0)

Patients frequently praise Dr. James Willard Gallentine for his expertise in orthopedic surgery, particularly for hip and knee replacements, and laud his professionalism, compassionate bedside manner, and clear communication. Many express satisfaction with the attentive and supportive nature of his staff, highlighting their ability to answer questions and provide timely follow-ups. However, the reviews lack negative feedback, suggesting either a largely positive patient experience or a possible absence of such descriptions in the dataset provided.

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Very pleasant staff. Dr. Gallentine and John sat down with me to make sure I understood all i needed to know.

September 18th, 2026

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Amazing! So grateful that Dr Gallentine performed my hip replacement!

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Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling
Saw me in a timely manner
Staff was courteous

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September 16th, 2026

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Awesome visit ! He is so kind, patient, answered and explained every question we had. Make you feel like he has the time for you not rushed or cut short on appointment. His staff are very kind, helpful and easily answered all questions we had. Very impressed with his office. Have heard nothing but great things about Dr. Gallentine and his staff from others.

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling
Saw me in a timely manner
Staff was courteous

Needs Improvement

August 13th, 2026

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I saw Dr. Gallentine for my left hip. He replaced my right hip. I would trust Dr Gallentine with my life.

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling
Saw me in a timely manner
Staff was courteous

Needs Improvement

July 22nd, 2026

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I had a great 2 week f/u. My X-rays looked great and I am recovering well. All of my questions were answered as well. Dr. Gallentine and his team are the best: knowledgeable, professional and supportive.

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling
Saw me in a timely manner
Staff was courteous

Needs Improvement

July 7th, 2026

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Very through, competent and personable. Took the time to let me ask questions and addressed every question.

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Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me

Needs Improvement

July 7th, 2026

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Dr Gallentine took the time to really explain things to me and helped me find the right solution

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me

Needs Improvement

June 25th, 2026

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He was professional, direct with his explanation, kind, empathetic, knowledgeable, & I didn’t wait long.

June 4th, 2026

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He was thorough and helpful with trying to diagnose my unexplained leg and knee pain. I was impressed by his caring, an intelligent attitude.

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Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling
Saw me in a timely manner
Staff was courteous

Needs Improvement

June 2nd, 2026

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Dr. Gallentine has always seen me quickly in the office. He communicates well. At my surgery he was friendly, to the point, & did good work.

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling
Saw me in a timely manner
Staff was courteous

Needs Improvement

June 2nd, 2026

Nebraska Orthopaedic Center, PC North Office

575 S 70th St Ste 200Lincoln, NE 68510

Tel: (402) 436-2000


Dr. James Willard Gallentine, MD	Dr. Brad Alan Webb, DO	Dr. David John Clare, MD	Dr. Michael Lee Koebernick
Orthopedic Surgery	Orthopedic Spine Surgery	Sports Medicine	Orthopedic Surgery
	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
4.8 (177 Ratings)	4.9 (72 Ratings)	4.9 (136 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)
32 Years of Experience	13 Years of Experience	32 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Lincoln , NE	Lincoln , NE	Lincoln , NE	Lincoln , NE
Med School: University of Nebraska Medical Center	Med School: Kirksville Osteopathic College	Med School: University of Nebraska Medical Center
Current Profile	View Profile	View Profile	View Profile

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Orthopedic Surgery

Hip Osteoarthritis
Hip Surgery (Hip Replacement Arthroplasty)
Knee Osteoarthritis
Knee Surgery (Knee Replacement Arthroplasty)
Osteoarthritis (Hand and Wrist)

Education & Training

Medical School

Graduated from University of Nebraska Medical Center in 1994.

NPI Number

Dr. Gallentine's NPI number is 1386693059.

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Which hospitals is Dr. James Gallentine affiliated with?: Dr. James Gallentine is affiliated with Lincoln Surgical Hospital.

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