Summary

Dr. Paul Nielsen is an orthopedic surgeon who specializes in hand surgery, bringing 15 years of experience to his practice. He earned his medical degree from the University of Missouri Columbia School of Medicine and completed his residency at the University of Nebraska Medical Center. His dual expertise in orthopedic and hand surgery allows him to provide comprehensive care for complex upper extremity conditions.

Dr. Nielsen practices at several locations throughout Nebraska, including Chi Health Good Samaritan, Kearney Regional Medical Center, and Heartland Surgery Center in Kearney, as well as Gothenberg Memorial Hospital in Gothenberg. He treats patients with arm and wrist fractures along with joint pain conditions. His surgical expertise includes hand and wrist procedures, and he incorporates physical therapy and diagnostic imaging like extremity X-rays into patient care plans. Patients consistently rate him highly, giving him an average score of 5.0 out of 5.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 5
  • 15 years of experience
  • 67 insurance plans accepted
  • University Of Nebraska Medical Center
  • 1 written review
  • 2 specialties
  • 16 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 4 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. Paul Jens Nielsen has 4 locations

Heartland Surgery Center

3515 30th AveKearney, NE 68845
Mon6:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue6:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed6:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu6:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri6:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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Orthopedic SurgeryOrthopedic SurgeryOrthopedic SurgeryOrthopedic Surgery
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
3.9 
15 Years of Experience 27 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks English
Kearney , NEKearney , NEKearney , NEKearney , NE
Med School: University Of Missouri Columbia School Of Medicine Med School: University Of Nebraska College Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Paul Jens Nielsen

  • AARP
  • AARP - Medicare
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Allegiance Life and Health
  • Ambetter
  • Ambetter - Medicaid (Managed)
  • American Healthcare Alliance
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Anthem Blue Cross - Medicaid
  • Anthem Blue Cross - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Assurant Health
  • Benefit Management Inc
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicare
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nebraska
  • CHAMPVA
  • CHAMPVA - HMO
  • Cigna
  • Cigna - PPO
  • Corvel - Workers’ Compensation
  • First Choice Health
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) - PPO
  • GEHA
  • Golden Rule
  • Health Alliance
  • HealthPartners
  • HealthScope Benefits
  • Humana
  • Humana - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Liberty Mutual - Workers’ Compensation
  • Medica
  • Medica - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Mutual of Omaha
  • NALC Health Benefit Plan
  • Oscar Health Insurance
  • Physicians Mutual
  • Physicians Mutual - HMO
  • Priority Health
  • ProviDRs Care (WPPA)
  • Sanford Health Plan
  • Sanford Health Plan - Medicare
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC
  • Travelers - Workers’ Compensation
  • Tricare
  • UniCare
  • United Behavioral Health
  • United Behavioral Health - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare Oxford
  • UnitedHealthOne
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Paul Jens Nielsen has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Paul Jens Nielsen has the following 16 areas of expertise

  • Arthroscopy
  • Bone Fracture
  • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
  • Hand Surgery
  • Herniated Disc
  • Hip Osteoarthritis
  • Hip Surgery
  • Joint Pain/Swelling
  • Joint Replacement
  • Knee Osteoarthritis
  • Laminectomy
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Osteoarthritis (Hand and Wrist)
  • Scoliosis
  • Sports Medicine
  • Surgery

Certifications, License, & Education

15 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Nebraska, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

University Of Nebraska Medical Center

Medical School

University Of Missouri Columbia School Of MedicineGraduated in 2011

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Dr. Paul Nielsen's office is located at 10 E 31st St, Kearney, NE, 68847.

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