After completing her orthopedic residency training at the combined Creighton/ Nebraska Health Foundation Program, Dr. Grier received fellowship training in foot and ankle surgery, with emphasis on foot and ankle trauma and other complex problems involving the foot and ankle, at the Florida Orthopedic Institute in Tampa, Florida.
Dr. Grier’s special interest is in lower extremity trauma and reconstruction. She also participates in a teaching role for the orthopedic residency program.
When not working, Dr. Grier enjoys spending time with family and friends, cross-fit, golf, and reading. She also enjoys watching Creighton athletics and provides orthopedic support and care for Creighton athletes.
“Not every foot and ankle problem requires surgery. I take pride in offering and exhausting non-operative options prior to recommending or proceeding with surgical intervention unless otherwise indicated.”
Education:
Fellowship: Foot & Ankle, Florida orthopedic Institute, Tampa, FL
Residency: Creighton University / University of Nebraska Foundation, Omaha, NE
Medical School: Creighton University School of Medicine, Omaha, NE
Undergraduate: Carroll College, Helena, MT
Professional Memberships & Certifications:
American Board of Orthopedic Surgery
American Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Society, Member
Dr. Michael Del Core is a double fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon specializing in the upper extremity. He has completed two fellowships: a Hand Fellowship at the University of Texas Southwestern in Dallas, Texas and a Shoulder and Elbow Fellowship at the Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Del Core completed his residency at the University of Texas Southwestern in Dallas, Texas during which time he spent three months training in Auckland, New Zealand. He graduated from Saint Louis University Medical School. Dr. Del Core has completed nearly 20 peer review publications and he’s dedicating his practice to treating the full spectrum of upper extremity conditions.
An Omaha native, Dr. Del Core is a graduate of Creighton Prep and he’s excited to be back in Omaha to practice within the community he was raised in. Outside of work, he and his wife, Anna, love spending time with their two children and traveling.
EDUCATION
Fellowship: Cleveland Clinic (Cleveland, OH), Shoulder and Elbow Fellowship
Fellowship: The University of Texas Southwestern (Dallas, TX), Hand Fellowship
Residency: The University of Texas Southwestern (Dallas, TX)
Medical School: Saint Louis University School of Medicine (St. Louis, MO)
Undergraduate: Saint Louis University (St. Louis, MO)
MEMBERSHIP IN PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES
American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons (ASES), Fellow Member
American Society for Surgery of the Hand (ASSH), Candidate Member
American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS), Fellow Member
Jake was born and raised in Clarinda/New Market, IA area. He graduated from Clarinda High School in 1998. Jake has worked in orthopedics for the past 10 years as a Physician Assistant in clinic and surgery. Focusing on total joints, specifically sports medicine. He served in the US Army as a field medic and is an Iraqi War Veteran. He received the Purple Heart, Bronze Star with Valor, an three other Army Commendation medals. After the Army, he attended Northeastern State University in Tahlequah, OK for his undergraduate Biology degree, and then Western Michigan University for his Masters in Medicine, Physician Assistant studies.
In his free time, Jake enjoys spending time with his wife, Desiree, and their two boys. They enjoy fishing, camping, and the outdoors.
Education
Medical School
University of Nebraska Medical Center, 2015
Residency
Urology, University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics, 2016
Board Certifications
Board Eligible, American Board of Urology - certification in process
Education
Medical School
Rush Medical College of Rush University
Residency
General Surgery and Urology, University of Nebraska Medicine
Board Certifications
Amercian Board of Urology
Dr. Melody Stone specializes in treating medical and cosmetic conditions of the skin, hair, and nails. Her greatest satisfaction is derived from knowing that along with her staff, she has helped her patients by providing the highest standard of care with a warm smile and a compassionate touch.
Dr. Stone is a member of the American Academy of Dermatology, American Society of MOHS Surgery and the Kansas and Missouri Dermatological Societies. She has also performed dermatology research at Yale University, publishing many journal articles and chapters for dermatology textbooks.
Education
Medical School
University of Missouri Internal Medicine
Internship
Brown University
Residency
Dermatology, McGill University
Preceptorship
Mohs Surgery, Kansas City
Board Certification
Dermatology
Dr. Vogel specializes in Endovascular, Dialysis and Venous Procedures.
Education
Medical School
Creighton University School of Medicine, 2004
Internship
Creighton University School of Medicine, 2005
Residency
General Surgery, Mount Carmel Saint Ann's Hospital, 2009
Fellowship
Vascular Surgery, Jobst Vascular Institute, 2011
Board Certification
Vascular Surgery
Certifications
Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT)
Registered Physician of Vascular Interpretation (RPVI)
Shannon is a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with over 6 years of experience as a nurse practitioner and has been a nurse since 2007. Her practice has been focused on the child and adolescent populations including both inpatient and outpatient services. Shannon has been with Children’s Hospital & Medical Center since June 2021 and is looking forward to working with kids in Southwest Iowa.
Education
Graduate School
Nurse Practitioner, University of Nebraska Medical Center
Keith DeFini, PA-C, is a Physician Assistant specializing in Neurosurgery with Dr. Keith R. Lodhia at MD West ONE, formerly Midwest Neurosurgery.
Keith's background in sports is what inspired his journey into medicine. He enjoys the problem-solving and provider-patient care perspective of medicine. After graduating, Keith started his career in orthopedics, practiced for 15 years. Afterward, he joined our practice at MD West One, formerly Midwest Neurosurgery, and began working alongside Dr. Keith Lodhia, Neurosurgery & Spine Specialist. He has been practicing with Dr. Lodhia for six years now.
When Keith is not providing patient care, he enjoys spending time with his family and being involved at this local church.