Thomas M. Heiser, M.D.
Dr. Heiser has been with Nebraska Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine since it’s origin in April 1987. Known as “Touchdown Tommy” by many, Dr. Heiser received his undergraduate degree from the University of Nebraska where he was a wingback for the Cornhusker football team and a first team Academic All-American. After obtaining his medical degree from the University of Nebraska Medical Center, he went on to do his residency at the University of Kansas, School of Medicine. He advanced his orthopaedic and sports medicine skills further at the nationally recognized Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic in Inglewood, California for Orthopaedic Fellowship Training in Sports Medicine.
Due to an accident in the summer of 1990, Dr. Heiser no longer works as an operating physician but continues to champion a career as an orthopaedic physician, utilizing his exquisite diagnostic knowledge and experience in managing the care of his patients. He also continues as one of the team physicians for the University of Nebraska, and assists with the athletic needs of the Lincoln Pius X High School athletic programs.
Dr. Heiser is married and has two sons.