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Jon Uggen, D.O.

Board Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon HIP & KNEE SPECIALIST

Jon Uggen, D.O. is a Board Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon fellowship trained in Adult Reconstruction/Total Joint Replacement Surgery. He has experience in the latest procedures including the less invasive/muscle-sparing anterior approach for total hip replacements, unicondylar knee arthroplasty (partial knee replacement), and complex total joint revisions.

Dr. Uggen is a native of Kalamazoo, MI and is the second generation in his family to practice orthopaedic surgery. He received a Bachelor of Science in Biology from The University of Michigan and received his medical degree from Midwestern University in Chicago. While in medical school, Dr. Uggen was awarded a fellowship with the New York Arthritis Foundation. There he performed research with his brother, also an orthopaedic surgeon, and received

top national honors for his research. Following medical school, he completed a five-year orthopedic surgery residency at Garden City Hospital, an affiliate of Michigan State University.

Dr. Uggen was awarded a one year Orthopaedic Adult Reconstruction Total Joint Replacement Surgery Fellowship at the world-renowned Anderson Orthopaedic Research Institute in Alexandria, VA. During fellowship, Dr. Uggen studied and learned the innovative techniques of minimally invasive total knee replacement, unicompartmental knee arthroplasty, anterior approach to total hip replacements, and complex hip and knee revision arthroplasty. He continued with his research interest during his fellowship and has co-authored several papers and textbook chapters in total joint replacement.

Dr. Uggen started practice in 2013 in Omaha and Fremont, where he served as the Medical Director for the Joint Replacement Program at Fremont Health.He also served as the Medical Director for Fremont Health Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine Clinic. He joined Methodist Physicians Clinic Orthopaedics in the Spring of 2017. Methodist Physicians Clinic then joined MD West ONE March 2020, resulting in one of the largest teams of orthopedic, neurosurgery and spine specialist in the greater Omaha region.

Dr. Uggen's father, a retired orthopaedic surgeon, and his mother, a retired registered nurse, helped instill the core values of Dr. Uggen's orthopaedic practice. His philosophy is to care for every patient to the best of his ability and treat them like a member of his family. His goal in joint replacement is to restore quality of life to his patients by relieving pain and restoring function through joint replacement and other non-surgical treatment options. He believes a well-informed patient will approach a surgical procedure and postoperative experience with greater enthusiasm and less apprehension.

In his free time, Dr. Uggen enjoys spending time with his wife and two young daughters. He also enjoys outdoor activities, hunting, camping, water sports, kiteboarding, skiing, and traveling.

CURRENT EMPLOYMENT

  • 3/2020-Present

    Orthopaedic Surgeon

    MD West One

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

  • 4/2017-Present

    Orthopaedic Surgeon

    Methodist Physicians Clinic, Omaha, NE

  • 9/2013-4/2017

    Orthopaedic Surgeon

    Fremont Health Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine, Fremont, NE

EDUCATION

  • Fellowship8/2012-8/2013Adult Reconstruction Anderson Orthopaedic Research Institute Alexandria, VA Director: C. Anderson Engh Jr., MD Contact Information: Susan Sensi, Fellowship Coordinator Phone: (703) 619-4437

  • Residency7/2008-6/2012Orthopaedic Surgery Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine Garden City Hospital Garden City, MI Director: Paul Drouillard, DO Phone: (734) 458-3300

  • Internship7/2007-6/2008Orthopaedic Surgery Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine Garden City Hospital Garden City, MI Director of Medical Education: Kirsten Waarala, DO, FACOI Phone: (734) 458-4486

  • Medical School8/2003-5/2007Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine Midwestern University Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine Downers Grove, IL Phone: (630) 969-4400

  • Undergraduate1/2003-4/2003Semester at Sea Global Study Abroad SS Universe Explorer University of Pittsburgh

  • Undergraduate9/1997-12/2001Bachelor of Science, Biology University of Michigan Ann Arbor, MI

RESIDENCY SUBSPECIALTY ROTATIONS

  • Orthopaedic Trauma Surgery11/2010-2/2011Florida Orthopaedic Institute Tampa, FL Attendings: Roy Sanders, MD; Claude Sagi, MD; Anthony Infante, DO; David Watson, MD; Daniel Chan, MD

  • Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery7/2009-12/2009New Orleans Children’s Hospital New Orleans, LA Attendings: Andrew King, MD; Stephen Heinrich, MD; William Accousti, MD; Anthony Gonzalez, MD; Vinitha Shenava, MD

CERTIFICATIONS

  • Board Certified in Orthopaedic Surgery, American Osteopathic Board of Orthopedic Surgeons. 11/2016
  • Biomet Oxford Partial Knee Advanced Instructional Course. 4/2012
  • AO North America Advanced Principles and Techniques of Fracture Mgmt. 3/2011
  • AO North America Basic Principles and Techniques of Fracture Mgmt. 5/2010

LICENSURE

  • Nebraska Osteopathic Physician and Surgeon Medial License
  • Nebraska DEA License

PROFESSIONAL APPOINTMENTS AND POSITIONS

  • Medical Director Fremont Health Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine Fremont Clinic. 2015-2017
  • Medical Director Fremont Health Joint Replacement Program. 2013-2017
  • Fremont Health Clinic Physician Leadership Council. 2015-2017
  • Committee Member Physician Advisory Group, Fremont Health. 2013-2017
  • Lead Orthopaedic Committee Member Perioperative Services, Fremont Health. 2014-2017
  • Peer Journal Reviewer for Journal of Arthroplasty. 2014-Present
  • Chief Orthopaedic Surgery Resident, Garden City Hospital. 2011-2012
  • Resident Liaison, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery (AAOS). 2009-2012
  • Associate Physician, Great Lakes Medical Evaluations. Birmingham, MI. 4/2010-6/2012
  • Occupational Medicine Physician, Midwest Health Clinic. Detroit, MI. 4/2010-4/2011
  • Associate Physician, Forest Health Services, LLC. Ypsilanti, MI. 6/2010-9/2010
  • Executive Board Member, University of Michigan Greek Activities Review Panel. Ann Arbor, MI. 2001
  • Vice President, University of Michigan Chapter of Sigma Nu Fraternity. Ann Arbor, MI. 1999
  • Philanthropy Chairperson, University of Michigan Chapter of Sigma Nu Fraternity. Ann Arbor, MI. 1999

AWARDS/ HONORS

Research:

  • Second Place Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine Orthopaedic Surgery Senior Paper Day. 2012
  • Winner Michigan Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons Annual Research Symposium. 2008
  • Winner Nazzareno E. Liegghio, D.O., 1st Place SOMA Research Award. American Osteopathic Association Annual Meeting. 2004
  • Fellow, New York Arthritis Foundation Summer Fellowship. 2004
  • Fellow, Howard Hughes Summer Biomedical Fellowship. 1999
  • Fellow, Undergraduate Research Opportunity Program Fellowship. 1998

Academic:

  • Winner Scholarship American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons (AAHKS) 3rd Annual Residents Course. 2011
  • Sigma Sigma Phi National Honors Osteopathic Fraternity, Midwestern University. 2003
  • Winner Epsilon Honors Award, Delta Epsilon Iota National Honor Society, University of Michigan. 2001
  • Order of Omega National Honor Society, University of Michigan. 2000
  • Delta Epsilon Iota National Honor Society, University of Michigan. 2000

Other:

  • All State First Team Soccer Goalkeeper, MI. 1996

LABORATORY RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

  • 6/04-9/04New York Arthritis Foundation Summer Fellow, Laboratory of Orthopaedic Research Feinstein Institute for Medical Research. North Shore-Long Island Jewish Health System New York;Mentors: Daniel Grande PhD. and David Dines MD

  • 1999-2000Research Assistant, Geriatric Research Education and Clinical Center, VA Hospital. Ann Arbor, MI; Mentor: D.R. Dengel PhD

  • 1999Howard Hughes Summer Biomedical Fellow. University of Michigan; Mentor D.R. Dengel PhD

  • 1998-1999Undergraduate Research Opportunity Program Fellow. University of Michigan; Mentor D.R. Dengel PhD

RESEARCH PUBLICATIONS

  • Jon C. Uggen, DO., C.Anderson Engh Jr. MD. Getting out the well-fixed knee: All hands on deck. Seminars in Arthroplasty, Sept. 2014. Vol 24, Issue 3, 160-66.
  • Jon C. Uggen, B.S., Jason Dines, M.D., Chris W Uggen, M.D., Pasquale Razzano, M.S., James Mason, PhD., David M. Dines, M.D., Daniel Grande, PhD. Tendon Gene Therapy Modulates the Local Repair Environment in the Shoulder. Journal of the American Osteopathic Association, Vol 105 (1), January 2005, 20-21.

BOOK CHAPTER

  • Uggen J, Hamilton W. (2016) Fully Porous Coated Stems for Femoral Revision. The Adult Hip Hip Arthroplasty Surgery, 3rd edition. Philadelphia: Wolters Kluwer Health, 1399-1406.

ABSTRACTS/PRESENTATIONS

  • Jon Uggen, DO, Chris Houdek, DO, Marshall Medley, DO, Joeseph Walkiewicz, DO. Spontaneous Non-Traumatic Late Dislocation of a Mobile Bearing Rotating Platform Total Knee Associated with Popliteal Artery Transection: A case report. Orthopaedic Surgery Senior Paper Day, Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine. Lansing, MI, 2012.
  • Kurt Morrison, DO, Michael Kapsokavathis, DO, Jon Uggen, DO, Paul Drouillard, DO. Evaluation of Acute Failures in TKA: Stability Profile of a Highly Congruent Rotating Platform Design. Annual research symposium, Michigan Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons. Detroit, MI, 2008.
  • Kurt Morrison, DO, Michael Kapsokavathis, DO, Jon Uggen, DO, Paul Drouillard, DO. Evaluation of Acute Failures in TKA: Stability Profile of a Highly Congruent Rotating Platform Design. Orthopaedic Surgery Senior Paper Day, Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine. Lansing, MI, 2008.
  • Christopher Uggen, M.D., Joshua S Dines, M.D., David M. Dines, M.D., Pasquale Razzano, James Mason, PhD., Jon C. Uggen, B.S., Daniel Grande, PhD. Development of a Novel Tissue Engineered / Gene Therapy Approach to Treatment of Rotator Cuff Tears. 2005 Annual Meeting, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) (American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons Annual Open Meeting). Washington DC, 2005.
  • Christopher Uggen, M.D., Joshua S Dines, M.D., David M. Dines, M.D., Pasquale Razzano, James Mason, PhD., Jon C. Uggen, B.S., Daniel Grande, PhD. Development of a Novel Tissue Engineered / Gene Therapy Approach to Treatment of Rotator Cuff Tears. Annual Research Meeting, Hospital For Special Surgery. New York, NY, 2004.
  • Christopher Uggen, M.D., Joshua S Dines, M.D., David M. Dines, M.D., Pasquale Razzano, James Mason, PhD., Jon C. Uggen, B.S., Daniel Grande, PhD. Development of a Novel Tissue Engineered / Gene Therapy Approach to Treatment of Rotator Cuff Tears. Annual Closed Meeting, American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons. New York, NY, September 2004.
  • Jon C. Uggen, B.S., Jason Dines, M.D., Chris W. Uggen, M.D., Pasquale Razzano, James Mason, PhD., David M. Dines, M.D., Daniel Grande, PhD. Tendon Gene Therapy Modulates the Local Repair Environment in the Shoulder. Research Symposium, Midwestern University. Downers Grove, IL, 2005.
  • Jon C. Uggen, B.S., Jason Dines, M.D., Chris W. Uggen, M.D., Pasquale Razzano, James Mason, PhD., David M. Dines, M.D., Daniel Grande, PhD. Tendon Gene Therapy Modulates the Local Repair Environment in the Shoulder. St. James Hospital Research Day. Olympia Fields, IL, 2005.
  • Jon C. Uggen, B.S., Jason Dines, M.D., Chris W. Uggen, M.D., Pasquale Razzano, James Mason, PhD., David M. Dines, M.D., Daniel Grande, PhD. Tendon Gene Therapy Modulates the Local Repair Environment in the Shoulder. Annual Meeting, American Osteopathic Association (AOA). San Francisco, CA, 2004.
  • Uggen, JC, Reynolds, TH 4th, Supiano, MA, Dengel, DR. Training Induced Changes in Insulin Sensitivity are not due to a Decrease in Circulating Tumor Necrosis Factor-Alpha. Fall Research Forum, The University of Michigan. Ann Arbor, MI, 1999.

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

  • American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons (AAHKS), Candidate Member
  • American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedics (AOAO), Member
  • American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS), Candidate Member
  • International Congress for Joint Reconstruction (ICJR), Member
  • Nebraska Medical Association, Member

CO-CURRICULAR

  • Personal:

    Married to an anesthesiologist. We have two daughters, and a dog, Max
  • Hobbies:

    Kiteboarding, boating, skiing, scuba diving, camping, hiking, hunting, fly fishing, photography, travel
  • 2002

    Ski School Instructor, Breckenridge Resort. Breckenridge, CO
  • 2000-2001

    Assistant Soccer Coach for the Raptors. Ann Arbor, MI
  • 2000-2001

    University of Michigan Men’s Soccer Team. Ann Arbor, MI
  • 1997-2001

    Sigma Nu Fraternity
  • American Association of  Hip & Knee Surgeons
  • American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedics
  • American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeon
  • International Congress for Joint Reconstruction

Locations & Directions

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  • Midwest Surgical Hospital

    7915 Farnam Dr. Omaha,
    NE 68114

  • MD West ONE Farnam

    8005 Farnam Drive,
    Suite 305
    Omaha, Nebraska 68114

  • MD West ONE Fountain Ridge

    222 N. 192nd St.
    Elkhorn, NE 68022