Stephen R. Brown, MD
Orthopedic Surgeon
Specialties
Shoulder
Knee
Sports Medicine
MD West ONE Accepts most major insurances, including CHI Health Narrow Network products.
Dr. Stephen R. Brown was born and raised in Sioux City, Iowa. He attended the University of Iowa where he completed his undergraduate studies and received his medical degree. After medical school, Dr. Brown went on to complete his residency training in Grand Rapids, Michigan, followed by a Sports Medicine Fellowship at the Jack Hughston Clinic in Columbus, Georgia.
Dr. Brown has been practicing orthopedics in Omaha since 1999. Being fellowship trained in sports medicine, Dr. Brown focuses his practice on the diagnosis and treatment of knee and shoulder disorders as well as sports-related injuries. He has extensive experience with minimally invasive arthroscopic techniques for knee and shoulder surgery and also performs knee and shoulder joint replacement surgeries.
In 2025, Dr. Brown joined MD West ONE, where he continues to bring his decades of orthopedic expertise and sports medicine training to serve patients in the Omaha community. In his free time, Dr. Brown enjoys spending time with his wife, two children, and their families. He also enjoys golf, skiing, and traveling with his family.
Certifications
- Board Certified in Orthopedic Surgery by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery
Education
- Sports Medicine Fellowship: The Hughston Clinic | Columbus, GA
- Residency: Grand Rapids Orthopedic Surgery Program | Grand Rapids, MI
- Medical School: University of Iowa College of Medicine | Iowa City, IA
- Undergraduate: University of Iowa | Iowa City, IA
Locations
Fountain Ridge - Elkhorn
- 222 N. 192nd St. Elkhorn NE 68022
Millard
- 5908 S 142nd St Omaha NE 68137
Conditions & Treatments
Frequently Treated Injuries and Conditions:
SHOULDER:
Shoulder Pain
Shoulder (AC Joint)Separations
Biceps Tendon Injuries
Frozen Shoulder
Rotator Cuff Tears
Labral & SLAP Tears
Shoulder Instability & Dislocations
Sprains and Strains
Overuse Injuries
Tendonitis
Bursitis
Impingement
Shoulder Arthritis
KNEE:
Knee Pain
ACL and Other Knee Ligament Injuries
Meniscus Tears
Knee Cartilage Injuries/Defects/OCD Lesions
Patellar (Kneecap) Dislocation
Patellofemoral Syndrome
Quad and Patella Tendon Tears
Osgood-Schlatter Disease
Sprains and Strains
Overuse Injuries
Tendonitis
Bursitis
Impingement
Knee Arthritis
Treatments and Procedures:
SHOULDER:
Non-Operative Treatments: Custom Bracing, Physical therapy, Injections, etc.
PRP (Platelet-Rich Plasma) Injections
Shoulder Scope
AC Reconstructions
Biceps Tendon Surgery/Tenodesis
Capsular Release
Rotator Cuff Repair
Labral/SLAP Repair
Shoulder Instability Surgery/Stabilization
Reverse Total Shoulder Replacement
Total Shoulder Replacement
KNEE:
Non-Operative Treatments: Custom Bracing, Physical therapy, Injections, etc.
PRP (Platelet-Rich Plasma) Injections
Knee Scope
ACL and Other Knee Ligament Repair/Reconstruction
Meniscus Repair/Meniscectomy
Cartilage Repair/ Restoration
Patella (Kneecap) Instability Surgery/Stabilization
Tendon Repairs (Quad/Patella Tendon)
Osteotomies
Patellofemoral Knee Replacement
Partial (Uni) Knee Replacement
Total Knee Replacement (Robotic Assisted)
Rapid Recovery Program for Joint Replacement
MD West ONE Reviews
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