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Nebraska Medical Center

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Nebraska Medical Center, located at 4350 Dewey Ave in Omaha, was established in 1997 through the merger of Bishop Clarkson Hospital and University Hospital. With 718 beds, it is the largest hospital in Nebraska. The center is renowned for its biocontainment unit and specialties in organ transplantation, cancer treatment, and neurology. It has consistently ranked as the top hospital in Nebraska by U.S. News & World Report.

NPI Number : 1356307581

4350 Dewey Ave, Omaha, NE 68105

(402) 559-4000

www.unmc.edu

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Departments

Family Medicine

Internal Medicine

Women´s Health

Cardiology

Ophthalmology

Neurology

Orthopedics

Pulmonology

Nephrology

Gastroenterology

Appointment Information

Department	Online Scheduling	Phone Scheduling	Walk-In	Same-Day
General Medicine	Yes	800-922-0000	No	Limited
Ear, Nose and Throat	Yes	800-922-0000	No	No
Ophthalmology	Yes	402-559-5000	No	No
Cardiology	Yes	800-922-0000	No	No
Neurology	Yes	402-559-8600	No	No
Orthopedics	Yes	800-922-0000	No	No
Pulmonology	Yes	800-922-0000	No	No
Urgent Care	Yes	402-559-9999	Yes	Yes

Visiting Hours

Department	Visiting Hours	Online Visits	Phone Scheduling	Walk-In	Same-Day
General	6 AM - 10 PM daily	Available	402-552-3344	Not available	Available
Intensive Care	Unit-specific	Not available	402-552-3344	Not available	Available
Maternity	8:30 AM - 8:30 PM daily	Not available	402-552-3344	Not available	Available
Pediatrics	24 hours for parents	Available	402-552-3344	Not available	Available
Surgery	Extended on surgery day	Not available	402-552-3344	Not available	Available

Important Doctors

Nebraska Medical Center Information

Management and Leadership Team

Name	Title	Department	Areas of Expertise
James Linder	Chief Executive Officer	Executive Leadership	Strategic Planning, Research Commercialization
Michael Ash	President and Chief Operating Officer	Operations	Clinical Quality, Information Technology
Kelly Vaughn	Chief Nursing Officer	Nursing	Nursing Operations, Patient Care
Kyle Skiermont	Senior Vice President of Operations	Operations	Pharmacy, Cancer Services, Ambulatory Care
Ray Scott	Chief Information and Innovation Officer	Information Technology	IT Strategy, Healthcare Innovation
Stephanie Daubert	Chief Financial Officer	Finance	Financial Management, Strategic Planning
Sue Nuss	Clinical Workforce Development Officer	Workforce Development	Workforce Planning, Education Partnerships
Tiffany Joekel	Vice President of Government Affairs	Government Relations	Legislative Affairs, Public Policy

Average Salary

Department	Common Procedures/Services	Average Cost	Notes
Cardiology	Angioplasty Cardiac Catheterization EKG	$28,000 - $32,000 $5,000 - $10,000 $250 - $500	Costs vary based on complexity and length of procedure
Oncology	Chemotherapy (per session) Radiation Therapy (per session) PET Scan	$5,000 - $10,000 $1,500 - $3,000 $3,000 - $6,000	Treatment plans and costs customized per patient
Neurology	MRI Brain Scan EEG Neurological Exam	$1,500 - $3,000 $200 - $700 $300 - $500	Additional tests may be required based on exam results
Orthopedics	Knee Replacement Hip Replacement Arthroscopy	$30,000 - $50,000 $30,000 - $45,000 $5,000 - $10,000	Costs include surgery, hospital stay, and initial rehab
Outpatient Services	Primary Care Visit Specialist Consultation Urgent Care Visit	$150 - $300 $200 - $500 $100 - $200	Copays and coinsurance apply for insured patients

Support Programs for Patients

Program/Service	Description
Financial Assistance Policy	Free care for patients with income = 200% of federal poverty level; Discounted care for incomes 200-400% of poverty level
Home Healthcare	Nursing, therapy, and medical equipment setup at home
Aged and Disabled Medicaid Waiver	Covers home care, adult day care, assistive technology for eligible seniors
Palliative Care	Specialized medical care focused on providing relief from symptoms and stress of serious illness
Social Work Services	Assistance with discharge planning, community resources, psychosocial support
Support Groups	Various groups for patients and families coping with specific conditions
Charity Care	Financial assistance for qualifying low-income patients
Medicaid Enrollment Assistance	Help applying for Medicaid coverage
Transportation Assistance	Help arranging transportation to/from medical appointments
Prescription Assistance	Programs to help cover medication costs

Payment Plans

Payment Plan	Details
Health Services Financing (HSF) Account	One monthly payment 0% interest for 24 to 36 months No credit check required Cannot be used for elective procedures
Extended Payment Plan	Interest-free Simple monthly payments Self-enrollment available
Financial Assistance Program	For uninsured or underinsured patients Based on household income and family size Application required
Customized Payment Plans	Flexible terms Interest-free options available Arranged through Patient Financial Services

Cost Consulting

Department	Financial Counseling Services
Financial Counseling	- Assistance applying for Medicaid - Help applying for financial assistance programs - Guidance on treatment costs - Information on payment plans - Cost estimates for procedures - Explanation of insurance coverage - Help understanding hospital bills
Patient Financial Services	- Sliding fee discount program - Charity care options - Uninsured discounts - Payment plan arrangements - Assistance with insurance claims
Patient Access	- Pre-service financial counseling - Cost estimates before scheduled services - Verification of insurance benefits - Explanation of patient financial responsibility

Hospital for patients with disabilities or special needs

Accommodation	Details
Physical Accessibility	- Accessible entrances and parking - Elevators and ramps - Accessible patient rooms and bathrooms - Healing Gardens outdoor area
Assistive Devices	- Wheelchairs - Walkers - Hearing aids - TTY phones - Pocketalkers
Communication Aids	- Sign language interpreters - Language interpreters - Video remote interpreting - Closed captioning on TVs
Priority Services	- Assistance with check-in/registration - Priority room assignments - Accommodations for service animals
Staff Training	- Disability awareness training - Communication skills for patients with disabilities

Digital Health Services

Department	Digital Health Services
Cardiology	- CardioMEMS remote heart monitoring - Remote pacemaker/ICD monitoring - Virtual visits for follow-ups
Emergency Medicine	- Tele-stroke consultations - Virtual triage
Family Medicine	- E-visits for minor conditions - Online appointment scheduling - Video visits
Mental Health	- Online therapy sessions - Virtual Psychiatry consultations
Neurology	- Remote epilepsy monitoring - Tele-neurology consultations
Oncology	- Remote chemotherapy symptom monitoring - Virtual tumor board meetings
Pediatrics	- Online developmental screenings - Virtual well-child visits
Pharmacy	- Medication adherence apps - Online prescription refills - Tele-Pharmacy Services
Radiology	- Online imaging results portal - Tele-radiology consultations
Surgery	- Post-operative virtual follow-ups - Remote wound monitoring

Collaborations / Educational Programs

Department	Educational Programs
Internal Medicine	Clinical rotations, Grand Rounds, Residency program
Cardiology	Fellowships, Echocardiography training, Cardiac catheterization lab rotations
Neurology	Stroke center rotations, EEG interpretation seminars
Pediatrics	NICU rotations, Pediatric subspecialty clinics
Surgery	OR rotations, Surgical skills lab, Trauma team rotations
Pathology	Autopsy rotations, Cytopathology training
Radiology	Imaging interpretation seminars, Interventional radiology rotations
Pharmacy	Clinical pharmacy rotations, Drug information seminars

Collaborative Research Projects

Department	Research Project	Impact
Neurology	Acute radiation syndrome prophylactic development	Advancing treatments for radiation exposure
Genetics	Genetic Insights Project	Screening 100,000 people for genetic risks
Cardiology	Peripheral artery disease treatment study	$3.5 million NIH grant to improve PAD treatments
Infectious Disease	STOMP trial for monkeypox treatment	Testing tecovirimat (TPOXX) for HMPXV
Oncology	Cancer clinical trials	Testing new cancer treatments
Regenerative Medicine	Tissue engineering research	Developing regenerative therapies
Public Health	Urban Heat Watch Project	Mapping temperature distribution in Omaha
Virology	Biocontainment training with U.S. Air Force	Improving infectious disease readiness

Professional Development Programs

Department	Affiliation/Program
All Departments	American Heart Association Training Center
Education	University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) Teaching Hospital
Cardiology	Nebraska Chapter of the American College of Cardiology
Ophthalmology	Nebraska Academy of Eye Physicians and Surgeons
Neurology	Nebraska Neurological Society
Pathology	Nebraska Association of Pathologists
Emergency Medicine	Nebraska Chapter of the American College of Emergency Physicians
Radiology	Nebraska Radiological Society
Nursing	American Nurses Credentialing Center´s Commission on Accreditation
Research	National Strategic Research Institute

Certification and Accreditation Programs

Department	Certification/Accreditation	Accrediting Body
Cardiology	Cardiovascular Rehabilitation Certification	American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR)
Cancer Care	Cancer Center Accreditation	American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer (CoC)
Hospital-Wide	Hospital Accreditation	Center for Improvement in Healthcare Quality (CIHQ)
Medical Transport	Air Medical Transport Accreditation	Commission on Accreditation of Medical Transport Systems (CAMTS)
Nursing	Magnet Designation	American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)
Pathology	Laboratory Accreditation	College of American Pathologists (CAP)
Pediatrics	Pediatric Dentistry Residency Accreditation	Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA)
Rehabilitation	Rehabilitation Accreditation	Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF)
Sleep Medicine	Sleep Center Accreditation	Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC)
Transfusion Medicine	Blood Bank Accreditation	AABB (formerly American Association of Blood Banks)

Internship and Observation Programs

Department	Opportunity
Anesthesiology	Residency program
Cardiology	Rotation for medical students
Emergency Medicine	Rotation for 4th year medical students
Family Medicine	Clerkship for 3rd and 4th year medical students
Internal Medicine	Residency program
Neurology	Residency program
Nursing	Summer externship program
Obstetrics/Gynecology	Rotation for medical students
Pediatrics	Residency program
Radiology	Observation opportunities
Surgery	Residency program

Hospital Academic Awards and Achievements

Department	Award
General	Becker´s Hospital Review 100 Best Hospitals in America (7 consecutive years)
General	Health Equality Index Top Performer
General	LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality High Performer
General	Magnet Designation from American Nurses Credentialing Center
General	National Consumer Choice Award (13 consecutive years)
General	Nebraska´s Safest Companies Award
General	U.S. News & World Report Best Hospital in Nebraska (9 consecutive years)
Research	$20.3 million research grant from National Institute of General Medical Sciences
Research	$9.9 million award for Remote Interventions Improving Specialty Complex Care model

Hospital Specialization and Expertise Opportunit

Department	Residency/Fellowship
Anesthesiology	Residency
Cardiology	Fellowship
Emergency Medicine	Residency
Family Medicine	Residency
Internal Medicine	Residency
Neurology	Residency
Obstetrics and Gynecology	Residency
Ophthalmology	Residency
Pediatrics	Residency
Surgery	Residency

Hospital Residency and Assistantship Programs

Department	Program
Anesthesiology	Residency
Cardiology	Fellowship
Emergency Medicine	Residency
Family Medicine	Residency
Infectious Diseases	Fellowship
Internal Medicine	Residency
Neurology	Residency
Obstetrics and Gynecology	Residency
Ophthalmology	Residency
Pediatrics	Residency
Pathology	Residency
Pharmacy	Residency
Radiology	Residency
Surgery	Residency

What are the activities of the hospital for patients without insurance?

Department	Services/Support for Uninsured Patients
Billing	- Financial assistance programs - Payment plans - Discounts for uninsured patients - Help applying for Medicaid/other programs
Emergency Department	- Emergency Care provided regardless of ability to pay - Screening and stabilization guaranteed
Financial Counseling	- One-on-one counseling - Assistance applying for financial aid - Information on insurance options
Outpatient Clinics	- Sliding scale fees based on income - Discounted services for uninsured
Pharmacy	- Prescription assistance programs - Discounts on medications
Social Work	- Referrals to community resources - Help with basic needs (food, housing, etc.)

Hospital Research Collaborations

Department	Partner Institution	Collaboration Details
Biotechnology	Center for Biotechnology	Collaborative research on biomedical technologies
Brain Research	Center for Brain, Biology and Behavior	Neurological sciences research
Cardiology	University of Nebraska Medical Center	Cardiovascular disease research
Computing	Holland Computing Center	Bioinformatics and computational biology support
Materials Science	Nebraska Center for Materials and Nanoscience	Nanomedicine and biomaterials research
Plant Science	Nebraska Center for Plant Science Innovation	Plant biotechnology research
Virology	Nebraska Center for Virology	Viral pathogenesis and vaccine development research
Redox Biology	Nebraska Redox Biology Center	Oxidative stress and redox signaling research
Translational Research	University of Nebraska-Lincoln	Bench-to-bedside research collaborations
Pharmaceutical Sciences	University of Nebraska at Omaha	Drug discovery and development research

Mentoring and Consultancy in Hospital Education

Department	Mentorship/Advisory Program
Emergency Department	- Mentorship program for new nurses - 12-week orientation with preceptor - Assigned mentor after fellowship completion - Group activities and team building
College of Nursing	- Mary Eliza Mahoney Mentoring Program for first-generation students - Primary Care Scholars Program - School Nurse Scholars Program
Graduate Studies	- Faculty mentoring for graduate students - Professional skills development - Travel stipends for conferences
Hematology/Oncology	- Structured mentorship during 3-year fellowship - Research mentoring - Career development guidance
Pediatric Emergency Medicine	- Formal faculty mentorship program - Annual retreats focused on mentorship - Progressive clinical independence
Pain Medicine	- Mentorship in conducting research studies - Guidance for academic contributions

Nebraska Medical Center Nearest Places

Hotels

0.3 km

4.5

Kimpton Cottonwood Hotel

Boutique hotel, restaurant, rooftop bar, fitness center

0.8 km

4.3

Element Omaha Midtown Crossing

Extended stay, kitchenettes, free breakfast, fitness center

0.9 km

4.2

Even Hotel Omaha Downtown

Fitness-focused, in-room exercise equipment, healthy dining options

0.5 km

4.1

Home2 Suites by Hilton Omaha UN Medical Ctr Area

All-suite hotel, kitchenettes, free breakfast, indoor pool

1.0 km

Hampton Inn & Suites Omaha-Downtown

Free breakfast, fitness center, business center

1.0 km

3.9

Magnolia Hotel Omaha

Historic hotel, restaurant, fitness center, business center

Florists and Gift Shops

0.0 km

4.3

Cornerstone Gifts

Fresh flowers, plants, jewelry, greeting cards, candy, magazines, books, toys, mylar balloons, seasonal gifts

0.1 km

4.1

Clarkson Gift Shop

Candies, magazines, books, cards, balloons, fresh cut flowers, green plants

0.1 km

The Company Store

Nebraska Medicine branded apparel, accessories, gift items

0.8 km

4.7

Janousek Florist

Fresh flowers, plants, get well arrangements, same-day delivery

0.9 km

4.5

All Seasons Floral & Gifts

Fresh flowers, plants, gift baskets, hospital delivery

1.0 km

4.8

Blooms

Fresh flower arrangements, plants, gift items, local delivery

Food and Restaurant

0.1 km

3.9

Subway

Sandwiches, Fast Food

0.2 km

3.7

Clarkson Cafe

American, Cafeteria

0.3 km

3.8

Nebraska Cafe

American, Cafeteria

0.4 km

Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center Café

American, Cafeteria

0.5 km

4.2

The Restaurant

American, Fine Dining

0.6 km

4.1

Starbucks

Coffee, Snacks

Pharmacies

0.1 km

4.3

Nebraska Medicine Pharmacy at Durham Outpatient Center

Hospital pharmacy, Prescription refills, Specialty medications

0.8 km

4.8

Elmwood Pharmacy

Independent pharmacy, Compounding, Delivery service

0.9 km

4.6

Kubat Pharmacy

Independent pharmacy, Home medical equipment, Compounding

1.0 km

3.9

CVS Pharmacy

Chain pharmacy, Drive-thru, Immunizations

1.0 km

3.7

Walgreens

Chain pharmacy, 24-hour service, Photo services

1.0 km

4.5

Think Whole Person Healthcare Pharmacy

Integrated healthcare pharmacy, Medication therapy management

Taxi and Transportation

0.5 km

4.2

zTrip

Taxi service, Airport transfers, 24/7 availability

0.7 km

3.8

City Taxi

Taxi service, Local transportation

0.8 km

3.5

Metro

Public bus service

On-demand

Uber

Ridesharing, Multiple vehicle options

On-demand

3.9

Lyft

Ridesharing, Multiple vehicle options

1.0 km

3.7

Nebraska Total Care Transportation

Non-emergency medical transportation

ATMs and Banks

0.1 km

4.2

First National Bank ATM

24/7 ATM, Cash Withdrawals, Balance Inquiries

0.3 km

U.S. Bank ATM

24/7 ATM, Cash Withdrawals, Deposits

0.5 km

3.8

Wells Fargo ATM

24/7 ATM, Cash Withdrawals, Check Deposits

0.7 km

3.9

Bank of the West ATM

24/7 ATM, Cash Withdrawals, Account Inquiries

0.8 km

4.3

Mutual of Omaha Bank Branch

Full-Service Branch, ATM, Loans, Deposits

0.9 km

4.1

Chase ATM

24/7 ATM, Cash Withdrawals, Mobile Check Deposit

Parking Lots

0.1 km

4.1

Clarkson Tower Parking

Valet parking, Handicap accessible

0.3 km

3.9

Durham Outpatient Center Parking

Covered parking, Connected to hospital

0.5 km

4.2

Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center Parking

Valet parking, Dedicated cancer center parking

Shopping Malls

0.8 km

4.4

Regency Shopping Center

Borsheims Fine Jewelry, Pottery Barn, Williams-Sonoma, Lululemon

0.9 km

3.8

Crossroads Mall

Target, Barnes & Noble, Old Navy

1.0 km

4.3

Midtown Crossing

Wohlner´s Grocery, Prairie Life Fitness, Marcus Theatres

Stationery and Copying Services

0.5 km

4.2

UNMC Printing Services

Wide-format printing, business cards, envelopes, signs, banners, posters

0.8 km

4.1

FedEx Office Print & Ship Center

Printing, copying, binding, shipping services

0.9 km

4.5

Automatic Printing Co.

Offset printing, letterpress, binding, mailing services

Car Rental

0.6 km

4.4

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

Wide selection of vehicles, pickup/drop-off service

0.8 km

4.1

Hertz

Range of sedans, SUVs and sports cars

0.9 km

Avis Car Rental

Various car types, loyalty program

Patient Experiences

✅ Summary of Positive Reviews

Reviewers praise the staff´s helpfulness and empathy, especially at the radiology front desk, where they provided detailed guidance to assist lost visitors. The nursing staff was also commended for their friendliness and proficiency in handling daily tasks, creating a supportive environment for patients.

❌ Summary of Negative Reviews

Negative reviews highlight concerns over poor communication, insufficient care, and dismissive attitudes from some medical professionals. Issues include perceived lack of empathy, neglect in basic patient care, and feeling labeled without proper support for their conditions. These experiences left patients feeling disappointed and undervalued.

Working Hours

Emergency Department

24 hours a day, 7 days a week

Outpatient Services

Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Diagnostic Testing

Monday - Friday: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM, Saturday: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Laboratory Services

Monday - Friday: 6:30 AM - 6:00 PM, Saturday: 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Department Phones

Department	Phone
Emergency	911
Find a Doctor	1.800.922.0000
Main Hospital	402.552.2000
Medical Records	402.559.4024
Pharmacy	402.559.5215
Patient Room Information	402.552.3344
Patient Relations	402.559.8158
Billing	402.559.3140

Language and Translation Services

English
Spanish
American Sign Language

Nebraska Medical Center

NPI Number : 1356307581

4350 Dewey Ave, Omaha, NE 68105

(402) 559-4000

www.unmc.edu

Departments

Family Medicine

Internal Medicine

Women´s Health

Cardiology

Ophthalmology

Neurology

Orthopedics

Pulmonology

Nephrology

Gastroenterology

Appointment Information

Visiting Hours

Important Doctors

Julie Vose

Ivan George Abdouch

Arwa K Abdul Haq

Murty V Adabala

Austin James Adams

Jennifer J Adams

Dina Sufian Nayef Ahmad

Aunum Pervez Akhter

Abdel Ahmad Al Emam

Shaza Nizar Al-Holou

Nebraska Medical Center Information

Management and Leadership Team

Average Salary

Support Programs for Patients

Payment Plans

Cost Consulting

Hospital for patients with disabilities or special needs

Digital Health Services

Collaborations / Educational Programs

Collaborative Research Projects

Professional Development Programs

Certification and Accreditation Programs

Internship and Observation Programs

Hospital Academic Awards and Achievements

Hospital Specialization and Expertise Opportunit

Hospital Residency and Assistantship Programs

What are the activities of the hospital for patients without insurance?

Hospital Research Collaborations

Mentoring and Consultancy in Hospital Education

Nebraska Medical Center Nearest Places

Hotels

Kimpton Cottonwood Hotel

Element Omaha Midtown Crossing

Even Hotel Omaha Downtown

Home2 Suites by Hilton Omaha UN Medical Ctr Area

Hampton Inn & Suites Omaha-Downtown

Magnolia Hotel Omaha

Florists and Gift Shops

Cornerstone Gifts

Clarkson Gift Shop

The Company Store

Janousek Florist

All Seasons Floral & Gifts

Blooms

Food and Restaurant

Subway

Clarkson Cafe

Nebraska Cafe

Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center Café

The Restaurant

Starbucks

Pharmacies

Nebraska Medicine Pharmacy at Durham Outpatient Center

Elmwood Pharmacy

Kubat Pharmacy

CVS Pharmacy

Walgreens

Think Whole Person Healthcare Pharmacy

Taxi and Transportation

zTrip

City Taxi