Physician biography

Dr. Justin Harris was born and raised in Alliance, Nebraska. He completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Nebraska and earned his medical degree at the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha.

Dr. Harris completed his residency in orthopaedic surgery at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville, Pennsylvania. Following residency, he completed a Fellowship in Sports Medicine and Arthroscopy at the University of Wisconsin. While there he learned the most current techniques to treat injured athletes and helped care for members of the University of Wisconsin athletic teams.

Dr. Harris specializes in the treatment of sports injuries in addition to shoulder, knee, hip, elbow, and ankle problems. His practice also encompasses the treatment of general orthopeadic conditions including fractures and arthritis.  In 2009, Dr. Harris began serving as one of the team physicians for the University of Nebraska. In addition, he is highly involved in the care of high school athletes in Lincoln and southeast Nebraska.

Dr. Harris is married and has three children.

Specialties

Sports Medicine

Shoulder and Elbow Surgery

Hip Arthroscopy 

Joint Replacement – Shoulder, Knee & Hip 

General Orthopaedics 

Education

B.S.- University of Nebraska, 1997

M.D.- University of Nebraska Medical Center, 2002

Board Certification

American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery – Sports Medicine

Post Grad Training

Orthopaedic Residency: Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, PA, 2002-2007

Fellowship Training in Sports Medicine and Arthroscopy: Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Madison, WI, 2007-2008

Associations

American Orthopaedic Society of Sports Medicine
Arthroscopy Association of North America
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Lancaster County Medical Association