College of Medicine
University of Nebraska Medical Center
University of Nebraska Medical Center

House Officers I

Caleb Fiebig, MDCaleb Fiebig, MD

Hometown:  Longmont, Colorado

Medical School:  University of Colorado School of Medicine

What inspired your interest in orthopaedic surgery?

I originally went to school to become a civil engineer. During my training I discovered that I enjoyed the critical thinking and design of engineering, but I didn’t necessarily want to apply it to buildings and bridges. I eventually received my Masters degree in human anatomy where I gained an interest in the study of the human body’s structure and function especially as it pertains to the musculoskeletal system. Orthopedic surgery allows me to utilize my love of problem solving and knowledge of anatomy to physically manipulate and re-approximate the natural structure of the body to get patients back to their life and closer to their health goals. I enjoy getting to play an active, hand’s on role in my patients’ care and wide variety of people I get to work with!

What are three things people don't know about you?

  • My wife and I met in our Masters of Human Anatomy program. We were in the same lab group and I tell everyone we fell in love while dissecting cadavers! I’m currently working on pitching the story to Hallmark for one of their holiday movies.
  • My wife and I have two daughters and we look forward to growing our family even more! I love being a girl dad and my goal is to achieve the perfect pony tail that never falls a part. Will update on my progress. 
  • The summer before medical school I worked at Cabela’s and a fishing kayak shop where I got to further develop and enjoy my hobbies of hunting and fishing. The employee discount didn’t hurt either!

Kelly Fowler, MDKelly Allbery, MD

Hometown:  Rector, Arkansas

Medical School:  University of Arkansas for medical Sciences

What inspired your interest in orthopaedic surgery?

It was my favorite surgical specialty that I was exposed to in medical school. I love the tools used, the procedures, and the biomechanic perspective orthopedic surgeons use to approach a patient.

What are three things people don't know about you?

  • I started out in veterinary school after college but didn't enjoy it so I switched to (human) medical school.
  • My husband and I are working on visiting all 63 national parks (Death Valley is next)!
  • I won 1st place in my medical school's cornhole tournament during my first year.

Tanner Heaton, MDTanner Heaton, MD

Hometown:  South Ogden, Utah

Medical School:  University of Utah School of Medicine

What inspired your interest in orthopaedic surgery?

I first became interested in orthopedics was during my clinical rotations in medical school. I loved interacting with the patients and having a tangible effect in their lives. I am inspired by the amazing innovation within orthopedics that is constantly advancing our patient care and the function that we are able to restore to our patients.

What are three things people don't know about you?

  • I lived in the Dominican Republic for two years.
  • I am an avid snow and water skier.
  • I won state tennis in high school twice.

Andrew Quinn,Andrew Quinn, MD MD

Hometown:  Big Horn, Wyoming

Medical School:  University of Washington School of Medicine

What inspired your interest in orthopaedic surgery?

Growing up in a small town, I learned the importance of working together to accomplish whatever needed to be done, whether picking up hay before a storm or clearing brush near a wildfire. During my medical school rotations, I found that the camaraderie among orthopedic residents, faculty, and staff most closely reflected the community I grew up around. That shared mentality, along with the opportunity to help patients return to the activities they enjoy, made orthopedic surgery a natural fit for me. 

What are three things people don't know about you?

  • I climbed the three tallest peaks in the Bighorn Mountains before I was 10 years old.
  • Growing up, most of the meat my family ate was elk that my dad and I harvested ourselves with our bows.
  • I caught a fly-fishing grand slam in Belize - landing a tarpon, permit, and bonefish all in the same day.

Bradley Siler, MDBradley Siler, MD

Hometown:  Logan, Utah

Medical School:  Johns Hopkins 

What inspired your interest in orthopaedic surgery?

I was the type of kid who asked for Legos for Christmas. I've always loved building things with my hands and working in the shop. After pivoting into medicine after college, I shadowed a variety of specialties, but none made an impression like orthopaedic surgery. From the first case I observed (a TKA), I knew I found my dream field. I saw in orthopaedics a career where surgeons could apply their knowledge and technical skill to rapidly address a patient's MSK injury and disease. Similar to my background in engineering, the field uses all sorts of tools you might find in a typical machine shop. However, rather than working on inanimate objects, orthopaedics allows you to drastically improve an individual's quality of life, which is a privilege I've found immensely rewarding.

What are three things people don't know about you?

  • I worked in investment banking before medical school. 
  • I used to be quite the ski bum and had hair down to my shoulders. 
  • I've only broken one bone (scapula) after accidentally T-boning a parked car on my bike while trying to impress my childhood crush.

Cole Veliky, MDCole Veliky, MD

Hometown:  Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Medical School:  The Ohio State University College of Medicine

What inspired your interest in orthopaedic surgery?

I love that orthopedic surgery is all about enabling people to pursue their passions and work towards living their lives with the most functionality possible.

What are three things people don't know about you?

  • I have a cat named Anika. 
  • I drive a moped named Giuseppe.
  • My favorite dessert place in Omaha is Coneflower Creamery, especially the Butter Brickle and Tart Cherry Crumble.