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Dr. Craig Hansen, MD
Orthopedic Surgery* Age 57
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Dr. Craig Hansen, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Council Bluffs, IA.
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Dr. Craig Hansen, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 57
Council Bluffs, IA
Accepting new patients
30 years of experience
Dr. Craig Hansen, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Council Bluffs, IA.

About

Dr. Hansen graduated from University of Kansas School of Medicine in 1996 and completed a residency at University Ks School Of Med. Dr. Craig Hansen, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Council Bluffs, IA and has 30 years experience. Dr. Hansen currently practices at Practice and is affiliated with CHI Health Mercy Council Bluffs, Methodist Jennie Edmundson, Clarinda Regional Health Center and Montgomery County Memorial Hospital. Dr. Hansen has experience treating conditions like Osteoarthritis, Osteoarthritis of Knee, Miner's Knee, Bursitis of Hip, Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain, Bursitis, Hip Tendinitis, Joint Pain, Osteoarthritis of Hip and Knee Sprain among other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. Hansen's office accepts new patients. Dr. Hansen is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Miner's Knee
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Miner's Knee
Steroid Injection
Bursitis of Hip
Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Arthrocentesis
Bursitis
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Hip Tendinitis
Knee Replacement
Joint Pain
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Knee Sprain
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
Hip Sprain
Hip Replacement
Difficulty With Walking
Baker’s Cyst
Low Back Pain
Gait Abnormality
Knee Osteophyte
Piriformis Syndrome
Limb Pain
Meniscus Tear
Chondromalacia
Knee Fracture
Knee Ligament Tears
Internal Derangement of Knee
Patellar Disorders
Patellar Fracture
Hip Pointer
Achilles Tendinitis
Spinal Nerve Block
Hip Osteophyte
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Patellar Chondromalacia
Knee Tendinitis
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Tibial Fracture
Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL) Sprain
Ankle Fracture
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear
Arthritis of the Elbow
Autoimmune Diseases
Avascular Necrosis
Avascular Necrosis of Femoral Head
Back Pain
Bone Cancer
Bone Disorders
Cancer
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Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Coccygeal Pain
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Elbow Bursitis
Elbow Injuries
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Femoral Neck Fracture
Femoral Stress Fracture
Femur Fracture
Fibular Fracture
Foot Conditions
Foot Fracture
Foot Sprain
Fracture
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Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Ganglion Cyst
Genu Valgum
Genu Varum
Gout
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Hammer Toe
Hand Conditions
Hand Fracture
Heel Spur
Herniated Disc
Hip Dysplasia
Hip Fracture
Hip Impingement
Iliotibial Band Syndrome
Knee Dislocation
Knee Disorders
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
Lumbosacral Stenosis
Medial Epicondylitis
Myelopathy
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osgood Schlatter Disease
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Wrist
Osteosarcoma
Patellar Dislocation
Patellar Tendonitis
Pelvic Fracture
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Sacral Fracture
Sacrum Disorders
Scleroderma
Seronegative Rheumatoid Arthritis
Seropositive Rheumatoid Arthritis
Shoulder Disorders
Snapping Hip
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Spine Disorders
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Sternum Fracture
Tenosynovitis
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Tibia or Fibula Stress Fracture
Torticollis
Trigger Finger
Ankle Fracture Repair
Ankle Surgery
Carpal Tunnel Injection
Carpal Tunnel Release
Excision of Femur or Knee
Excision of Tibia or Fibula
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Closed
Foot and Ankle Ligament and Tendon Repair
Fracture Care
Hip Arthroscopy
Hip Replacement Revision
Joint Drainage
Knee Arthroscopy
Knee Dislocation Treatment
Knee Replacement Revision
Knee Surgery
Lateral Retinaculum Patella Release
Meniscus Surgery
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Neuroplasty
Partial Hip Replacement
Patellar and Quadriceps Tendon Repairs
Separated Femoral Epiphysis Treatment
Synovial Biopsy
Total Hip Replacement
Trigger Finger Release
Trigger Point Injection

Insurance Accepted

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  • Alliance Select
  • Blue Card PPO
  • Open Access Plus
    Cigna PPO
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • Curative PPO
    Curative EPO
    Curative PPO Plus
  • Choice Care PPO
  • Choice Plus POS II
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Orthowest LLC
    1260 Valley View Dr, Council Bluffs, IA 51503
  2. 2 Orthonebraska Hospital
    2808 S 143rd Plz, Omaha, NE 68144
  3. 3 Orthowest LLC
    2725 S 144th St Ste 212, Omaha, NE 68144
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
  4. 4 Office
    1 Edmundson Pl Ste 200, Council Bluffs, IA 51503

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Mar 20, 2025
Dr Hansen is simply the best ! He replaced both my shot knees, told me what to expect, an approximate timeline, and answered any and all questions . This guy is the GOAT!!
Chris — Mar 20, 2025
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Specialties*
Orthopedic Hand Surgery
Hip & Knee Orthopedics
Orthopedic Surgery
Orthopedic Foot & Ankle Surgery
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Frequently Asked Questions

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Craig Hansen, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Hansen's profile.

Dr. Hansen frequently treats the following conditions: Osteoarthritis, Osteoarthritis of Knee, Miner's Knee, Bursitis of Hip, Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain, Bursitis, Hip Tendinitis, Joint Pain, Osteoarthritis of Hip and Knee Sprain. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Craig Hansen, MD is affiliated with CHI Health Mercy Council Bluffs, Methodist Jennie Edmundson, Clarinda Regional Health Center and Montgomery County Memorial Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Craig Hansen, MD holds board certification in Orthopedic Surgery.

Education
Medical Education
  • University of Kansas School of Medicine
    1996
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • Orthopedic Surgery
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

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Residency Hospital
  • University Ks School Of Med
Residency Hospital

Hospital Affiliations

  • CHI Health Mercy Council Bluffs

    800 Mercy Dr, Council Bluffs, IA

  • Methodist Jennie Edmundson

    933 E Pierce St, Council Bluffs, IA

  • Clarinda Regional Health Center

    220 Essie Davison Dr, Clarinda, IA

  • Montgomery County Memorial Hospital

    2301 Eastern Ave, Red Oak, IA

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