Dr. Robert W. Dugas, MD | Lincoln, NE | Sports Medicine

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Dr. Robert Dugas grew up in New Orleans and earned his undergraduate and medical degrees from Louisiana State University. He completed his orthopedic surgery residency at Charity Hospital in New Orleans and a sports medicine fellowship at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

accepting new patients
4.8

65 Ratings
43 years of experience
45 insurance plans accepted
Louisiana State University School of Medicine-New Orleans
57 written reviews
1 award
2 specialties
4 areas of expertise
2 board certifications
1 hospital affiliation
1 office location

Patients frequently commend Dr. Robert Wayne Dugas for his professionalism, thoroughness, and ability to explain medical conditions in an understandable manner, highlighting his compassionate care and the efficiency of his office. Many were pleased with the successful outcomes of their surgeries and the accommodating nature of the office staff, recommending his services to others. Conversely, some patients noted concerns with Dr. Dugas's bedside manner, describing him as straight to the point but lacking warmth. A few reviews mentioned issues with the diagnosis process, noting delays in identifying conditions, causing dissatisfaction.

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Dr. Dugas is wonderful. He speaks to me in medical terminology... Then breaks it down very nicely that I can understand. He takes time for all your questions. Great man.

December 18th, 2025

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I had my one year follow-up appointment on my knee replacement surgery and Dr. Dugas told me everything looked really good. He said it was as good as the day he did the surgery. I have been very pleased with my treatment in this office. Highly recommended!!

November 20th, 2025

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Dr. Dugas worked on my shoulder recently and was very polite and straight to the point during the process, leading up to surgery. He called my wife personally after the surgery and gave her a report on my status and how the surgery went. Thoughtful and professional!

October 15th, 2025

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He is very straight to the point, no bedside manner

September 12th, 2025

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I don’t know what to leave as a review. I’ve had a broken shoulder since March 9 and dislocated .The regular x-ray didn’t show it BUT the MRI did. Now if I could please have somebody do something about it that would be great! I’m in severe pain

April 14th, 2025

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Dr. Dugas shows compassion and concern towards his patients. Is very informative and very polite.

February 27th, 2025

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Dr’s knowledge alone and the way he interacts with patients is a testimony to his title !!

February 12th, 2025

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Dr. Dugas was great and did a great job of explaining his diagnosis to us. We were seen timely and he was very professional.

February 3rd, 2025

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Very happy with the care I receive from Dr. Dugas?? I would definitely refer someone to him and this office!

October 1st, 2024

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Everyone was very helpful, knowledgeable and informative during my visit with Dr. Dugas. The office was extremely efficient in moving me through each step of the process. Would recommend 10/10!!

September 20th, 2024

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575 S 70th St Ste 200Lincoln, NE 68510

Tel: (402) 436-2000


Dr. Robert Wayne Dugas, MD	Dr. Spencer Lee Elliott	Dr. Chad Jerry Springer	Dr. Patrick Jay Peters
Sports Medicine	Orthopedic Surgery	Orthopedic Surgery	Orthopedic Surgery
Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
4.8 (65 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)
43 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: Louisiana State University School of Medicine-New Orleans
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Louisiana State University School of Medicine-New OrleansGraduated in 1983

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