People
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EducationNebraska Wesleyan University, Lincoln, NE. Bachelor of Science, Biology, 1993
University of Nebraska College of Medicine, Omaha, NE. Medical Doctorate, 1997
Postgraduate Training
Internship – General Surgery, University of Nebraska College of Medicine, Omaha, NE, July 1997-June 1998.
Neurosurgery Residency, University of Nebraska College of Medicine, Omaha, NE, July 1998-June 2003.
Hospital Appointments
St. Luke’s Hospital, Kansas City, MO, 2003-04.
North Kansas City Hospital, Kansas City, MO, 2003-04.
Baptist Hospital, Kansas City, MO, 2003-04.
St. Joseph’s Hospital, Kansas City, MO, 2003-04.
Bryan Medical Center, Lincoln, NE, 2004-present.
St. Elizabeth’s Regional Medical Center, Lincoln, NE, 2004-present.
Madonna Rehabilitation Hospital, Lincoln, NE, 2004-present.
Awards, Honors
University of Nebraska College of Medicine Summer Research Grant, 1994.
University of Nebraska Foundation Scholarship, 1994-1996.
Kenneth M. Browne, MD, Award for Excellence in Neurosurgery, University of Nebraska College of Medicine, Section of Neurosurgery, 1997.
Graduation with Distinction, University of Nebraska College of Medicine, 1997.
North American Spine Society 2001 Outstanding Research Paper Award, Tomes DJ, Agrawal SK: Role of Na+-Ca2+ Exchanger After Traumatic or Hypoxic/Ischemic Injury to Spinal Cord White Matter, 2001.
Alpha Omega Alpha National Honor Society, House Officer Member, Alpha Chapter of Nebraska, 2002.
Board of Directors, Madonna Rehabilitation Hospital, Lincoln, NE campus 2006-2015, Omaha campus 2015-2016.
Medical Director, Gogela Neuroscience Institute, BryanLGH Medical Center, Lincoln, NE, 2007-2012.
President, Founder, Southwest Lincoln Surgery Center, LLC, 2008-2018.
“31 Spine Surgeons to Know”, Becker’s Orthopedic & Spine Practice Review, Volume 2009, No. 2, 2009.
“Guide to America’s Top Surgeons” selection, Consumer’s Research Council of America, 2010 and 2012.
Medical Director, Nebraska Sports Concussion Network, 2010-2020.
Foundation Board, Pius X High School, Lincoln, NE, 2010-2019.
“150 Physician Leaders in the ASC Industry to Know”, Becker’s ASC Review, Volume 2012, No. 1, 2012.
“350 People in the ASC Industry to Know”, Becker’s ASC Review, Volume 2012, No. 1, 2012.
President, Founder, The Nebraska Neurosurgery Group, LLC, Lincoln, NE, 2013-present.
Bryan Health Trauma Champions Award, 2008, 2014, 2016, 2017.
President, Co-Founder, The Nebraska Ambulatory Surgical Center, Lincoln, NE. 2021-present
Memberships in Professional and Honorary Societies
American Association of Neurological Surgeons, Active Member
Alpha Omega Alpha, University of Nebraska College of Medicine Chapter
Lancaster County Medical Society
Nebraska Medical Association
Nebraska Neurological Society
Midwest Neurosurgical Society
University of Nebraska College of Medicine Alumni Association
Phi Rho Sigma Medical Society, Iota Chapter, University of Nebraska College of Medicine
Licensure
Board Certified – American Board of Neurological Surgeons, November 2008.
Nebraska Medical License, #22345, active.
Advanced Trauma Life Support certified 2017.
Service
Medical Equipment Priorities Committee, St. Luke’s Hospital, Kansas City, 2004.
Surgical Management and Development Committee, St. Luke’s Hospital, Kansas City, 2004.
Stroke Committee, Bryan Health, Lincoln, NE, 2004-present.
Lincoln Stroke Partnership Committee, 2006-2016.
Cancer Committee, St. Elizabeth Regional Medical Center, 2006-08.
Cancer Committee, Bryan Health, 2006-2016.
Quality Improvement Committee, Madonna Rehabilitation Hospital, 2006-12.
Mission Effectiveness Committee, Madonna Rehabilitation Hospital, 2006-11. Committee Chair, 2009-11.
Executive Committee, Bryan Health, 2007-09.
Emergency Department Call Task Force, Bryan Health, 2007 and 2009.
Division of Neurosurgery, Chair, St. Elizabeth Regional Medical Center, 2008-10, 2015-19.
Secretary, Board of Directors, Madonna Rehabilitation Hospital, 2012-15.
Executive Committee, Madonna Rehabilitation Hospital, 2012-15.
Advanced Trauma Life Support Faculty Instructor, 2018-present.
Professional Consultation
Medtronic Pain Division, consultant for minimal access stimulation electrode placement, 2004-05.
University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Athletic Department, consultant for student-athlete neurosurgical care, 2004-present.
Medical Case Reviewer, CIMRO of Nebraska, 2009-15.
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Board Certified NeurosurgeonBenjamin J. Bixenmann, MD, FAANS specializes in surgery of the spine, brain, and peripheral nerves at The Nebraska Neurosurgery Group, LLC.
Dr. Bixenmann grew up in Lincoln, Nebraska, and graduated from Pius X High School in 2001. He earned his Bachelor of Science degree from Hillsdale College in 2005 graduating Magna Cum Laude.
Dr. Bixenmann received his Doctorate of Medicine, with High Distinction, in 2009 at the University of Nebraska College of Medicine in Omaha, NE. He completed a neurological surgery residency at the Mayfield Clinic and University of Cincinnati Medical Center in 2015.
Dr. Bixenmann is on staff at the various Lincoln hospitals and also provides neurosurgical consultation in the Lincoln office as well as multiple outreach clinics across Southeast and Central Nebraska. His operative interests include minimally invasive surgical treatment of all spine problems, surgical and radiosurgery treatment of brain tumors, surgical treatment of brain aneurysms and carotid stenosis, surgical treatment of nerve pain including carpal tunnel and trigeminal neuralgia, and management of traumatic brain injury and concussion.
Dr. Bixenmann has been involved in medical and scientific research throughout the course of his training receiving multiple research awards and publications in both national and international peer reviewed medical journals. His awards include the 2005 Marsden award for most outstanding senior research from Hillsdale College, 2007 University of Nebraska Medical Center Department of Internal Medicine’s student research award and the 2014 Ellen and Stewart B. Dunsker, MD award for most outstanding clinical research. He has also been recognized by Cincinnati Magazine in their 2015 Top Doctors issue for his innovative research on the diagnosis and management of athletic concussions.
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Founder and Owner, Anesthesia Nebraska
The Nebraska Ambulatory Surgical Center is honored to partner with Dr Stephanie Randall, board certified anesthesiologist and founder of Anesthesia Nebraska, for all anesthesia services at the facility. Dr. Randall has been in private practice anesthesia for 15 years. After graduating from the University of Nebraska College of Medicine in 2003, she completed her anesthesia residency at the University of Nebraska Medical Center, serving as chief resident in 2007.
Dr. Randall has expertly provided anesthesia care in all aspects of the healthcare continuum, including state/regional trauma centers, inpatient hospitals, and outpatient surgical centers. Her long list of accomplishments include Testamur certification for perioperative echocardiography and being selected as an examiner for the American Board of Anesthesiology. Most recently Dr. Randall founded Anesthesia Nebraska – the first female owned anesthesia practice in Lincoln!
A native of Adams, Nebraska, Dr. Randall graduated from Nebraska Wesleyan University where she was a member of the track & field team. Her running times remain on the NWU all-time charts. Dr. Randall’s hobbies include playing golf with her husband and 3 children, doubles tennis, reading fiction, walking outdoors, cooking, and learning new skills.
Dr. Randall seeks to provide the most comfortable, calming, and quality perioperative experience for all patients at NASC. We are truly privileged to work with her!
Doctors
Our experienced doctors have decades of experience and have been widely recognized at the state, national and international level. They’re advocates for initiatives that advance healthcare and promote well being.