Summary

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.
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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 locations

Bryan Heart Cardiothoracic Surgery

1500 S 48th St Ste 605Lincoln, NE 68506

Bryan Medical Center

1600 S 48th StLincoln, NE 68506

Bryan Medical Center West

2300 S 16th StLincoln, NE 68502

Mary Lanning Memorial Hospital

715 N Saint Joseph AveHastings, NE 68901

Lincoln Surgical Hospital

1710 S 70th StLincoln, NE 68506

Bryan Heart Mary Lanning Cardiology

715 N Kansas Ave Ste 100Hastings, NE 68901
Mon8:00 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 SurgeryThoracic SurgeryThoracic SurgerySurgery
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 , NELincoln , NELincoln , NELincoln , NE
Med School: University Of Nebraska College Of Medicine Med School: Government Medical College Patiala Med School: University Of Nebraska College Of Medicine
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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

  • Surgery

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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