Dr. DAVID C BUCK

Dr. David Buck. A native of Sumner, Washington, Dr. Buck earned a Bachelor’s degree in Athletic Training from Western Washington University in 1997. Employed as a Certified Athletic Trainer following college, he began pursuing a career in Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine. He attended medical school at the University of Washington School of Medicine, graduating with honors in 2002.

He moved to the Midwest and completed a surgical internship & an orthopaedic surgery residency at the University of Nebraska and has practiced in the Omaha area ever since.

Dr. Buck is a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society and is certified by the National Board of Medical Examiners (NBME). He is licensed to practice medicine in the state of Nebraska and is currently Board Eligible by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (ABOS). He is a member of the American Medical Association (AMA), Nebraska Medical Association (NMA), American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS), and the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM).

Dr. Buck has published scientific articles on ACL ligament reconstruction and adult shoulder reconstruction. He has also given educational lectures and presentations at local, state, and national meetings. His special areas of interest include adult shoulder reconstruction, sports medicine/arthroscopic surgery, and reconstruction of periarticular fractures (repairing broken bones around the joints).

Dr. Buck has a special interest in and has been active in healthcare politics throughout his career. During medical school, he served as the National Chair of the AMA-Medical Student Section. He has also served as the representative to the AMA for Nebraska’s Resident Physicians.

Dr. Buck has lobbied on behalf of patients and physicians before Congressional Committees on topics ranging from covering the uninsured, access to care, rising medical system costs, and patient safety.

Dr. Buck and his wife, Lori, reside in Elkhorn, Nebraska and have a strong connection to Fremont through family ties. Currently they have one son. Outside of the office, he most enjoys spending time with his wife and son. He also enjoys golfing, biking, and both playing and watching sports. He is also becoming an avid amateur photographer and is always excited to talk about and share his pictures.

Dr. David Buck enjoys all aspects of orthopaedic surgery and especially the satisfaction that comes with helping patients overcome their injuries and return to happy, healthy, and productive lives. Dr. Buck is the Danna College Team Physician.
 
 
 
 
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