The 20 Best Lemierre Syndrome Doctors Near Me in Nebraska, US

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The 20 Best Lemierre Syndrome Doctors in Nebraska, US

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 41 doctor with experience in Lemierre Syndrome near Nebraska, US. Of these, 36 are Experienced, 3 are Advanced and 2 are Distinguished.

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41 providers found
    Distinguished in Lemierre Syndrome
    Vascular Surgery
    Distinguished in Lemierre Syndrome
    Vascular Surgery

    Unmc Physicians

    Emile 42nd St, 
    Omaha, NE 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, American Sign Language
    Accepting New Patients

    Gernon Longo is a Vascular Surgeon in Omaha, Nebraska. Dr. Longo is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lemierre Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Carotid Artery Disease, Carotid Artery Surgery, and Myringotomy. Dr. Longo is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Lemierre Syndrome
    Vascular Surgery
    Experienced in Lemierre Syndrome
    Vascular Surgery

    Unmc Physicians

    Emile 42nd St, 
    Omaha, NE 
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, American Sign Language
    Accepting New Patients

    Jonathan Thompson is a Vascular Surgeon in Omaha, Nebraska. Dr. Thompson has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lemierre Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Arterial Insufficiency, Varicose Veins, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), and Myringotomy. Dr. Thompson is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Lemierre Syndrome
    Vascular Surgery
    Experienced in Lemierre Syndrome
    Vascular Surgery

    Unmc Physicians

    Emile 42nd St, 
    Omaha, NE 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, American Sign Language
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jason Cook is a Vascular Surgeon in Omaha, Nebraska. Dr. Cook is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lemierre Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Arterial Insufficiency, Peripheral Artery Disease, and Aortic Dissection. Dr. Cook is currently accepting new patients.

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    Distinguished in Lemierre Syndrome
    Vascular Surgery | General Surgery
    Distinguished in Lemierre Syndrome
    Vascular Surgery | General Surgery

    North Platte Nebraska Hospital Corporation

    611 W Francis St, 
    North Platte, NE 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Sarah Ongstad is a Vascular Surgeon and a General Surgeon in North Platte, Nebraska. Dr. Ongstad is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lemierre Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Arterial Embolism, Carotid Artery Disease, Arterial Insufficiency, Carotid Artery Surgery, and Endoscopy. Dr. Ongstad is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Lemierre Syndrome
    Experienced in Lemierre Syndrome

    Laboratory Corporation Of America Holdings

    1600 S 48th St Ste 600, 
    Lincoln,, NE 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Chris Balwanz is a Cardiologist in Lincoln,, Nebraska. Dr. Balwanz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lemierre Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Heart Failure, Angina, Pacemaker Implantation, and Heart Bypass Surgery.

    Experienced in Lemierre Syndrome
    Radiology
    Experienced in Lemierre Syndrome
    Radiology

    Grand Island Radiology Associates PC

    3610 Richmond Cir Ste 100, 
    Grand Island, NE 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Cody Evans is a Radiologist in Grand Island, Nebraska. Dr. Evans is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lemierre Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Visceromegaly, Lung Nodules, Pleurisy, Bone Graft, and Vertebroplasty.

    Experienced in Lemierre Syndrome
    Experienced in Lemierre Syndrome

    Laboratory Corporation Of America Holdings

    1600 S 48th St Ste 600, 
    Lincoln,, NE 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Hibbard is a Cardiologist in Lincoln,, Nebraska. Dr. Hibbard is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lemierre Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Carotid Artery Disease, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Aortic Valve Replacement.

    Experienced in Lemierre Syndrome
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Lemierre Syndrome
    Internal Medicine

    Kearney Endoscopy Center L.L.C.

    816 22nd Ave Ste 100, 
    Kearney,, NE 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Thomas Lanspa is an Internal Medicine provider in Kearney,, Nebraska. Dr. Lanspa is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lemierre Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Coronary Heart Disease, Atherosclerosis, Angina, Pacemaker Implantation, and Stent Placement.

    Experienced in Lemierre Syndrome
    Radiology
    Experienced in Lemierre Syndrome
    Radiology

    North Platte Nebraska Hospital Corporation

    601 W Leota St, 
    North Platte, NE 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Hatch is a Radiologist in North Platte, Nebraska. Dr. Hatch is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lemierre Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Ascites, Vertigo, Chronic Cough, Nasal Flaring, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Experienced in Lemierre Syndrome
    Interventional Radiology
    Experienced in Lemierre Syndrome
    Interventional Radiology

    Faith Regional Health Services Interventional Radiology

    110 N 29th St Ste 3, 
    Norfolk, NE 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Matthias Albin is an Interventional Radiologist in Norfolk, Nebraska. Dr. Albin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lemierre Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Ascites, Bronchogenic Cyst, Pleurisy, Vertebroplasty, and Bone Graft.

    Advanced in Lemierre Syndrome
    Vascular Surgery
    Advanced in Lemierre Syndrome
    Vascular Surgery

    Integrated Cardiology Group LLC

    1500 S 48th St, 400 Bryan Heart Vascular S, 
    Lincoln, NE 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Robert Pitsch is a Vascular Surgeon in Lincoln, Nebraska. Dr. Pitsch is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lemierre Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Arterial Embolism, Carotid Artery Disease, Peptic Ulcer, Idiopathic Edema, and Carotid Artery Surgery. Dr. Pitsch is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Lemierre Syndrome
    Vascular Surgery
    Advanced in Lemierre Syndrome
    Vascular Surgery

    Integrated Cardiology Group LLC

    1600 S 48th St, 
    Lincoln, NE 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Andrea Um is a Vascular Surgeon in Lincoln, Nebraska. Dr. Um is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lemierre Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Arterial Embolism, Carotid Artery Disease, Idiopathic Edema, Arterial Insufficiency, and Carotid Artery Surgery. Dr. Um is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Lemierre Syndrome
    Vascular Surgery
    Advanced in Lemierre Syndrome
    Vascular Surgery
    4740 A St, Suite 100, 
    Lincoln, NE 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Matthew Goettsch is a Vascular Surgeon in Lincoln, Nebraska. Dr. Goettsch is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lemierre Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Carotid Artery Disease, Arterial Embolism, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, and Carotid Artery Surgery. Dr. Goettsch is currently accepting new patients.

    Derek L. Marshall
    Experienced in Lemierre Syndrome
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Lemierre Syndrome
    Family Medicine

    CHI Health Clinic Family Medicine (Gretna)

    102 W Gruenther Rd, 
    Gretna, NE 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Derek Marshall is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Gretna, Nebraska. Dr. Marshall is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lemierre Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Ethmoiditis, Flu, Cellulitis, and Sinusitis. Dr. Marshall is currently accepting new patients.

    Franz K. Murphy
    Experienced in Lemierre Syndrome
    Vascular Surgery
    Experienced in Lemierre Syndrome
    Vascular Surgery

    CHI Health Clinic Heart Institute (Kearney)

    3219 Central Ave, Ste 201, 
    Kearney, NE 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Franz Murphy is a Vascular Surgeon in Kearney, Nebraska. Dr. Murphy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lemierre Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Carotid Artery Disease, Arterial Embolism, Arterial Insufficiency, Carotid Artery Surgery, and Gastrostomy.

    Allie Sohn
    Experienced in Lemierre Syndrome
    Vascular Surgery
    Experienced in Lemierre Syndrome
    Vascular Surgery

    CHI Health Clinic Heart Institute (Lincoln - Nebraska Heart)

    7440 S 91st St, 
    Lincoln, NE 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Allie Sohn is a Vascular Surgeon in Lincoln, Nebraska. Dr. Sohn is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lemierre Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Carotid Artery Disease, Arterial Embolism, Peripheral Artery Disease, Arterial Insufficiency, and Carotid Artery Surgery.

    Experienced in Lemierre Syndrome
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Lemierre Syndrome
    Internal Medicine

    Madonna Rehabilitation Hospital

    17500 Burke St, 
    Omaha, NE 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Susan Ohnoutka is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Omaha, Nebraska. Dr. Ohnoutka is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lemierre Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Childhood Pancreatitis, Cellulitis, Gastrointestinal Fistula, West Nile Virus Infection, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Lemierre Syndrome
    Vascular Surgery
    Experienced in Lemierre Syndrome
    Vascular Surgery

    St Marys Community Hospital

    1301 Grundman Blvd, 
    Nebraska City, NE 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Heidi Hansen is a Vascular Surgeon in Nebraska City, Nebraska. Dr. Hansen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lemierre Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Carotid Artery Disease, Arterial Embolism, Arterial Insufficiency, Peripheral Artery Disease, and Carotid Artery Surgery. Dr. Hansen is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Lemierre Syndrome
    Vascular Surgery
    Experienced in Lemierre Syndrome
    Vascular Surgery

    Chi Health Clinic Specialty LLC

    7440 S 91st St, 
    Lincoln, NE 
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Kallie Roberts is a Vascular Surgeon in Lincoln, Nebraska. Dr. Roberts has been practicing medicine for over 10 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lemierre Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Carotid Artery Disease, Arterial Embolism, Peripheral Artery Disease, and Arterial Insufficiency. Dr. Roberts is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Lemierre Syndrome
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Lemierre Syndrome
    Internal Medicine

    Chi Health Clinic Infectious Disease (CuMc-Bergan Mercy)

    7710 Mercy Rd Ste 3000, 
    Omaha, NE 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Rima El is an Internal Medicine provider in Omaha, Nebraska. Dr. El is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lemierre Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Infective Endocarditis, St. Anthony's Fire, and Erysipelas.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Lemierre Syndrome?

    Lemierre syndrome is a rare and potentially severe complication of bacterial infections that usually affects previously-healthy adolescents and young adults. It most commonly develops in association with a bacterial throat infection, but it may develop in association with an infection involving the ears, salivary glands (parotitis), sinuses, or teeth; or in association with an Epstein-Barr infection. The bacteria typically responsible for infection in Lemierre syndrome is Fusobacterium necrophorum, although a variety of bacteria can be responsible. In people with Lemierre syndrome, the initial infection spreads into tissues and deep spaces within the neck, leading to the formation of an infected blot clot (septic thrombophlebitis), sometimes made up of pus, in the internal jugular vein (the blood vessel that carries blood away from the brain, face, and neck). The infected clot then circulates in the blood (septicemia), resulting in the infection also spreading to the lungs (most commonly), skeletal system, and/or other parts of the body such as the spleen, liver, kidney, heart, or brain. This can lead to severe complications such as respiratory distress syndrome due to pulmonary emboli (blood clots in the lung), damage to other affected organs, and/or septic shock (in about 7% of cases). Lemierre syndrome may be diagnosed based on signs and symptoms, various blood tests, and imaging studies.

    When should I see a Lemierre Syndrome doctor in Nebraska, US?

    There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

    • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
    • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
    • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
    • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
    • You want a second opinion.  

    What should I consider when choosing a Lemierre Syndrome doctor in Nebraska, US?

    It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

    How does MediFind rank Lemierre Syndrome doctors in Nebraska, US?

    MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

    What types of insurance are accepted by Lemierre Syndrome doctors in Nebraska, US?

    Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

    How can I book an appointment online with a Lemierre Syndrome doctor in Nebraska, US?

    MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Lemierre Syndrome doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Lemierre Syndrome doctor?

    Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

    How can I prepare for my appointment with a Lemierre Syndrome doctor in Nebraska, US?

    Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

    • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
    • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
    • Family history of disease 
    • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
    • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
    • List of questions and concerns 
    • Your insurance card 

    You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

    What questions should I ask my Lemierre Syndrome doctor?

    Here are some sample questions: 

    • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
    • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
    • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
    • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
    • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

    How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Lemierre Syndrome doctor may know about?

    MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

    MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

    Can I filter my search to show male or female Lemierre Syndrome doctors in Nebraska, US?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Lemierre Syndrome doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

    Can I filter my search to find a Lemierre Syndrome doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Lemierre Syndrome doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

    Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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