Overview
Dr. Wright has proudly served the orthopedic surgery needs of central Nebraska since 2002. His superb outcomes and thoroughness in patient care are respected throughout the region. He has replaced more hips knees and shoulders than any surgeon in the area.Dr. Wright received his orthopaedic surgery residency training at the prestigious Hospital For Special Surgery in New York City (consistently ranked the #1 orthopedic surgical institution in The United States by U.S. News and World Report). After his residency he was selected for a year long fellowship in sports medicine and shoulder and knee reconstruction at the Steadman Hawkins Clinic (Vail CO) where he participated in the care of numerous professional athletes including The Denver Broncos and The US Ski Team. He received additional fellowship training in complex and revision hip and knee replacement at The New England Baptist Hospital (Boston).Dr. Wright received his undergraduate degree from Princeton University where he majored in Molecular Biology and served as team captain and 4 year starter on their Division 1 men's lacrosse team.Special interests and areas of expertise:Complex primary and revision total hip and knee replacement.Partial knee replacement.Computer navigated hip and knee replacement.Robotic assisted hip and knee replacement.Shoulder replacement.Sports medicine and arthroscopic surgery of the knee and shoulder.Academic AppointmentsAdjunct Assistant Associate Professor. University of Nebraska Medical Center (2003-present).
Dr. Wright is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Acute Pain, Calcium Pyrophosphate Arthritis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
3219 Central Ave, Suite 102, Kearney, NE 68847
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. John M. Wright
How do I make an appointment with Dr. John M. Wright?
You can book an appointment with Dr. John M. Wright by calling their office at 308-865-2600. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. John M. Wright a top-rated expert for Osteoarthritis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. John M. Wright is classified as an Distinguished expert for Osteoarthritis, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. John M. Wright specialize in?
While Dr. John M. Wright is a Orthopedics, they have specific expertise in Osteoarthritis, Acute Pain, and Calcium Pyrophosphate Arthritis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Orthopedics.
Does Dr. John M. Wright participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. John M. Wright has published 1 articles and abstracts on conditions like Osteoarthritis. You can view a list of Dr. John M. Wright's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. John M. Wright accept my insurance?
Dr. John M. Wright accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 308-865-2600 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Distinguished
- OsteoarthritisDr. Wright isDistinguished. Learn about Osteoarthritis.
- Advanced
- Achilles Tendon RuptureDr. Wright isAdvanced. Learn about Achilles Tendon Rupture.
- Acute PainDr. Wright isAdvanced. Learn about Acute Pain.
- Baker CystDr. Wright isAdvanced. Learn about Baker Cyst.
- Calcium Pyrophosphate ArthritisDr. Wright isAdvanced. Learn about Calcium Pyrophosphate Arthritis.
- Hip ReplacementDr. Wright isAdvanced. Learn about Hip Replacement.
- Infectious ArthritisDr. Wright isAdvanced. Learn about Infectious Arthritis.
- Experienced
- Beukes Familial Hip DysplasiaDr. Wright isExperienced. Learn about Beukes Familial Hip Dysplasia.
- BursitisDr. Wright isExperienced. Learn about Bursitis.
- Caffey DiseaseDr. Wright isExperienced. Learn about Caffey Disease.
- Carpal Tunnel SyndromeDr. Wright isExperienced. Learn about Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.
- Common Peroneal Nerve DysfunctionDr. Wright isExperienced. Learn about Common Peroneal Nerve Dysfunction.
- Compartment SyndromeDr. Wright isExperienced. Learn about Compartment Syndrome.