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Dr. Ryan Shelstad is a thoracic surgeon who specializes in advanced heart and chest surgeries. He earned his medical degree from the University of Nebraska College of Medicine and completed his residency training at the University of Minnesota. With 21 years of experience in the field, Dr. Shelstad has developed extensive expertise in complex cardiovascular procedures. He is fluent in English.
Dr. Shelstad practices at multiple locations throughout Nebraska, including Bryan Medical Center, Bryan Medical Center West, Mary Lanning Memorial Hospital, and Lincoln Surgical Hospital in Lincoln and Hastings. His clinical focus centers on treating coronary artery disease and heart conditions that reduce blood flow to the heart muscle. He performs coronary artery bypass surgeries and specializes in minimally-invasive heart procedures that offer patients faster recovery times. Dr. Shelstad also provides off-pump bypass surgery, an advanced technique that allows heart surgery without using a …heart-lung machine.
Read More Read less Dr. Shelstad practices at multiple locations throughout Nebraska, including Bryan Medical Center, Bryan Medical Center West, Mary Lanning Memorial Hospital, and Lincoln Surgical Hospital in Lincoln and Hastings. His clinical focus centers on treating coronary artery disease and heart conditions that reduce blood flow to the heart muscle. He performs coronary artery bypass surgeries and specializes in minimally-invasive heart procedures that offer patients faster recovery times. Dr. Shelstad also provides off-pump bypass surgery, an advanced technique that allows heart surgery without using a …heart-lung machine.
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Quick Facts
- 21 years of experience
- speaks English
- University Of Minnesota
- 2 specialties
- 1 area of expertise
- 2 board certifications
- 4 hospital affiliations
- 6 office locations
- Male
Office Locations
Dr. Ryan Curtis Shelstad has 6 locationsBryan Heart Mary Lanning Cardiology
715 N Kansas Ave Ste 100Hastings, NE 68901Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
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| Thoracic Surgery | Thoracic Surgery | Thoracic Surgery | Surgery |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | ||
| 21 Years of Experience | 55 Years of Experience | 11 Years of Experience | |
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English | Speaks English, Spanish | ||
| Lincoln , NE | Lincoln , NE | Lincoln , NE | Lincoln , NE |
| Med School: University Of Nebraska College Of Medicine | Med School: Government Medical College Patiala | Med School: University Of Nebraska College Of Medicine | |
Current Profile | View Profile | View Profile | View Profile |
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Medical Specialties
Dr. Ryan Curtis Shelstad has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Ryan Curtis Shelstad has the following area of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
21 Years Experience
Dr. Ryan Curtis Shelstad holds an active medical license in the state of Nebraska.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of Nebraska that expires in 2026.
Education & Training
Residency
Completed their residency at University Of Minnesota.
Medical School
Graduated from University Of Nebraska College Of Medicine in 2005.
NPI Number
Dr. Shelstad's NPI number is 1619149119.
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