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Medical Clinic

 

Appointments

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Call 402 472-5000 to make an appointment.
Conditions Treated

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Acute Minor Illnesses  [read more » ]
  • Back pain
  • Headaches
  • Minor lacerations
  • Pink eye
  • Respiratory infections
    (sore throat, cough, cold, sinus infection)
  • Seasonal allergies
  • Skin rashes
  • Sprains/broken bones
  • Stomach illness
  • Urinary Tract Infections
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Chronic Conditions  [read more » ]
  • Asthma
  • Diabetes
  • Immunotherapy
    (allergy injections)
  • High blood pressure
  • High cholesterol
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Preventive Care  [read more » ]
  • Cholesterol screening
  • High blood pressure screening
  • Immunizations including:
    Flu shots
    HPV vaccine
    Tetanus
    Many more
  • Pre-operative physicals
  • Preventive health visits
  • Study abroad physicals
  • Travel vaccines
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Referral to Specialists  [read more » ]
  • On-site specialists, including:
    Gynecology
    Neurology
    Ophthalmology
    Orthopedics
    Surgery
  • Off-site specialists as needed.
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Women's Health  [read more » ]
  • Annual gynecology exams
    (Pap smears)
  • Colposcopies
  • Contraception
  • Free HIV testing
  • Pregnancy testing and counseling
  • Menstrual irregularities
  • Sexually transmitted infection screening
  • Vaginal infections
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Men's Health  [read more » ]
  • Annual physical exams
  • Free HIV testing
  • Sexually transmitted infection screening
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Medical Clinic

The Medical Clinic provides care for any type of consultation, examination, or treatment that a student might need, just as a family physician would provide in a student's home area. The Medical Clinic is staffed by board certified physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, nurses and medical assistants.

Please call the University Health Center nurse line at 402-472-7477 between the hours of 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday if you have questions or concerns following your UHC Triage nurse visit.


Meet The Providers

Dr's group pic
The Medical Clinic is staffed by board certified physicians, nurse practitioners, a physician assistant, nurses and medical assistants.

Meet the Providers ».


 
 
Services

Services are provided on a scheduled appointment basis, with same-day appointments available on most days. We encourage students to see the same provider whenever possible. Seeing the same provider for your health care is the best way to establish a relationship with an individual who truly understands your health needs.
 
 
Specialty Clinics

Eight areas of specialty services offered:

Dermatology

Providers: Dr. Rodney Basler and Dr. Rex Largen
Days: Monday, Tuesday, and Friday
Hours: 7:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.

Credentials: Board Certified Dermatologists
Referral: Not Required
Office Visit Charge: $45

    Evaluation and treatment of:
  • Acne
  • Atypical rashes
  • Cysts
  • Hair Loss
  • Skin Cancer
  • Skin Infections
  • Warts and Moles

Gynecology

Providers: Dr. Alecia Lovegrove
Days: Thursday
Hours: 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Credentials: Board Certified Gynecologist
Referral: Required
Office Visit Charge: $40

    Evaluation and treatment of:
  • Endometriosis
  • Follow up Abnormal Paps
  • HPV
  • Infertility
  • Irregular/Painful Periods
  • Ovarian Cysts
  • Pelvic Pain

Neurology

Provider: Dr. George Wolcott
Days: Wednesday
Hours: Mornings

Credentials: Board Certified Neurologist
Referral: Required
Office Visit Charge: $75

    Evaluation and treatment of:
  • Cerebral Palsy
  • Multiple Sclerosis
  • Paralysis
  • Seizures
  • Severe Headaches

Ophthalmology

Provider: Dr. Mario Mota
Days: Every other Tuesday
Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.

Credentials: Board Certified Ophthalmologist
Referral: Required
Office Visit Charge: $50

    Evaluation and treatment of:
  • Corneal Abrasion
  • Corneal Ulcer
  • Diabetic Complications
  • Eye Infections
  • Retinal Problems
  • Vision Disturbances

Optometry

Provider: Dr. Mark Arneson
Days: Thursday
Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Credentials: Board Certified Doctor of Optometry
Referral: Not Required; also available to UNL faculty/staff
Office Visit Charge: $87

    Evaluation and treatment of:
  • Complete Eye Exams
  • Contact lenses available on site and ordered
  • Glaucoma Checks
  • Prescription for eye glasses

Orthopedics

Providers: Dr. David Clare, Dr. Scott Strasberger, Dr. Justin Harris, Jack Nickolite, PA
Days: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
Hours: 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. on Monday
7:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday and Friday

Credentials: Board Certified Orthopedists and Physician Assistant
Referral: Required
Office Visit Charge: $40

    Evaluation and treatment of:
  • Application of casts/splints
  • Fractures
  • Knee and Shoulder Injuries
  • Strains and Sprains
  • Surgical Follow-up

Podiatry

Provider: Dr. Brock Angelos
Days: Wednesday
Hours: 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Credentials: Board Certified Podiatrist
Referral: Not Required, also available to UNL faculty/staff
Office Visit Charge: $50

    Evaluation and treatment of:
  • Bunions, Corns, and Calluses
  • Foot Pain
  • Heel Spurs
  • Ingrown Toenails
  • Orthotics
  • Toe-Nail Problems

Surgery

Providers: Dr. Zijun Hao
Days: Thursday
Hours: 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Credentials: Board Certified Surgeon
Referral: Not Required
Office Visit Charge: $55

    Evaluation and treatment of:
  • Abdominal Pain, Pylonidal Cysts
  • Biopsies
  • Breast Lumps
  • Hernias
  • Post-op Surgery Care
  • Rectal Fissures
Support Services

Additional services provided at the UHC to help your health providers keep you healthy.
 
 
Travel Clinic [read more »]

    Services offered include:
  • Pre-travel counseling and immunizations
  • Vaccines for research, study abroad, vacation, and other travel
  • Analysis of your itinerary, activities and review of previous immunizations
Triage Nurse Services

For shorter wait times, call to schedule an appointment but for more urgent health concerns, triage is an option.

If you have a medical question or concern, you may call the UHC nurse from 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. at 402-472-5000.

  • Use triage when:
    • You are acutely ill, injured, have severe pain or high fever
    • You have a medical question or concern to discuss with a registered nurse
  • The triage nurse can:
    • Do the initial physical assessment of your problem/concern
    • Test for Strep Throat if indicated by your symptoms
    • Do pregnancy testing
    • Refer you to a medical provider if needed
    • Provide home care advice and recommendations
  • The triage nurse CANNOT:
    • Prescribe antibiotics
    • Refill prescriptions
    • Order mono or other laboratory tests