Section of General Surgery

Mailing address:
University of Nebraska Medical Center
Section of General Surgery
983280 Nebraska Medical Center
Omaha, NE 68198-3280
Colorectal Surgery

Colorectal surgery involves the treatment of patients with diseases and disorders affecting the colon, rectum, or anus. These include inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis), rectal prolapse and incontinence, colorectal cancer, polyp disorders, and common anorectal conditions such as hemorrhoids - many procedures can be performed laparoscopically. 

This specialty area is staffed by a specialty trained and board certified General Surgeons. Clinic is held in the UNMC Physician's Surgery clinic located on the 5th floor of the Durham Outpatient Center. 

Directions to the UNMC Physician's Surgery Clinic 


Contact Information: 

Surgery Clinic Appointments: (402) 559-4017 

Nurse Coordinators:
Rob Bayer (402) 559-8989 (Dr. Oleynikov)
Karen Sater (402) 559-4527 (Dr. Stothert, Dr. Young)
Sue Wedergren (402) 559-9640 (Dr. Thompson)

Administrative Offices - (402) 559-4075
Stacy Putney: (402) 559-4581 (Dr. Oleynikov)
Paula Swanson: (402) 559-8884 (Dr. Stothert, Dr. Young)
Norma Stanley: (402) 559-7182 (Dr. Thompson)