Spotlight on new faculty: Justin Siebler, M.D.

Justin Siebler, M.D.

Justin Siebler, M.D., is a new faculty member in the College of Medicine. Here’s a brief rundown of his background and the expertise he brings to UNMC.

• Name: Justin Siebler, M.D.
• Hometown: Lincoln
• New title and department at UNMC: Orthopaedic traumatology surgeon, assistant professor, UNMC Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Rehabilitation

Research interests:
Orthopaedic trauma and fracture care.

Degrees:

• Medical degree: UNMC (2000-2004)
• Orthopaedic residency: Creighton University/ University of Nebraska Health Foundation Orthopaedic Surgery Residency Program (2004-2009)
• Orthopaedic traumatology fellowship: Florida Orthopaedic Institute in Tampa, Florida (2009-2010)

Previous Positions:
Assistant clinical professor at Creighton University (2010-2014)

Memberships:

• American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
• American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
• Orthopaedic Trauma Association
• Mid-America Orthopaedic Association
• AO Trauma North America Musculoskeletal Trauma Faculty

How I fell in love with orthopaedic surgery:

By being able to make a difference in peoples’ lives by fixing their fractures after they have been injured in an accident.

Three things you don’t know about me:
Jobs I would be doing if not an orthopaedic trauma surgeon. . .

• Master gardener in summer/master cabinet maker in winter.
• Bass player for Pearl Jam.
• Playing second base for the San Francisco Giants.