Lung Disease Care and Treatment | Nebraska Medicine Omaha, NE
Pulmonology • McCook, NE • Since 1869
About
Nebraska Medicine (formerly Nebraska Medical Center) is a nonprofit health system based in Omaha, Nebraska. It operates two major hospitals (including the Nebraska Medical Center campus) and about 70 clinics in the Omaha area, with more than 1,000 physicians and a broad range of specialty services. Key areas include organ transplantation (Nebraska Biocontainment Unit on-site), cancer care, cardiology, neurology/neurosurgery, gastroenterology, orthopedics, and primary care. The system is consistently ranked highly in Nebraska/Omaha by U.S. News & World Report, and it collaborates with the University of Nebraska Medical Center. For lung disease care and treatment, Nebraska Medicine offers comprehensive pulmonary services and transplant programs, and it operates the Nebraska Biocontainment Unit, reflecting its capabilities in complex respiratory care. Main contact: 800.922.0000.
Clinic Type
Pulmonology
Address
987400 Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, Nebraska 68198, US
Phone
800.922.0000
twilson@nebraskamed.com
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Telehealth
https://www.nebraskamed.com/telehealth
Services Offered
Technology & Equipment
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FAQs
What services are offered for lung disease care?
Advanced treatment for a variety of pulmonary diseases, sleep medicine, pulmonary rehab, cystic fibrosis clinic, lung cancer screening, lung transplant, and related diagnostic services.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- U.S. News & World Report (Dr. Sylvia L. Rael): 5/5 (25 reviews)
- Healthgrades (Dr. Stanley Thomas): 5/5 (7 reviews)
- DocSpot (Dr. Heather M. Strah): 4.77/5 (41 ratings)
- Birdeye (Organ Transplant Center): 3.6/5 (12 reviews)
- Birdeye (Buffett Cancer Center): 4.5/5 (113 reviews)
Patients praise
- High ratings for individual pulmonology and lung care specialists
- Praise for compassionate, professional, and knowledgeable nursing and medical staff in certain units
- Generally high recommendation rates for Nebraska Medical Center (approx. 87%)
- Good communication and explanation of conditions and treatment options by top-rated physicians
Common complaints
- Reports of long wait times for appointments and at facilities
- Concerns regarding communication issues and lack of follow-up from staff or departments
- Complaints about billing and administrative processes
- Negative experiences with specific departments or staff members (e.g., behavioral health, specific nurses/doctors)
- Issues with patient service, including lack of empathy or poor coordination of care
"Dr. Thomas did what I wish ALL specialty physicians would do - he asked me what I wanted to discuss!!!... WONDERFUL!"
— Healthgrades"The doctors and nurses kept us informed and explained all the tests they were doing and why they were doing them. I am very impressed with this medical facility."
— Birdeye (Buffett Cancer Center)"I have yet to hear back from the neurology department about previous treatment... They seem to be stalling from all aspects on giving me answers."
— Birdeye (Nebraska Medicine)Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Methodist's advanced lung program is Nebraska's 1st to use Van Gogh™ Microscopy System | Methodist Health System | Omaha, Council Bluffs, Fremont — Jan 21, 2026
- Specialists expand robotic surgery capabilities across disciplines | Nebraska Medicine Omaha, NE — May 26, 2026
- Understanding how collaborative care supports better cancer outcomes | Nebraska Medicine Omaha, NE — Nov 26, 2025
- Nebraska Cancer Specialists Named GO2 Center of Excellence for Lung Cancer Screening and Care - Midwest Medical Edition — Feb 14, 2026
- Building a future once thought impossible after misdiagnosis | Nebraska Medicine Omaha, NE — Mar 10, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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