3 Best Neurosurgeons in Lincoln, NE

“Dr. Daniel J. Tomes obtained his Doctor of Medicine with Distinction from the University of Nebraska College of Medicine in Omaha, NE. He completed his internship and residency at the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC), where he also served as Chief Resident of Neurosurgery from 2002 to 2003. Dr. Daniel J. Tomes specializes in surgery of the spine, brain, and peripheral nerves. His operative interests include brain and spinal tumor resection and the management of traumatic and sports-related injuries affecting the brain and spine. He is highly skilled in minimally invasive spine surgery, with the goal of reducing spine and extremity pain and helping patients return to daily activities more quickly. His research on spinal cord injury earned him a prestigious award for outstanding research from the North American Spine Society. Dr. Daniel J. Tomes also serves as a team physician for several collegiate and professional athletic organizations. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as CHI Health St. Elizabeth and Community Medical Center, and he is accepting new patients.”

“Dr. Andrew D. Livingston earned his medical degree from the University of Nebraska College of Medicine (UNMC) in Omaha. He completed a general surgery internship and residency training in neurological surgery at Houston Methodist Hospital in Houston. Dr. Andrew D. Livingston is a member of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS) and the Congress of Neurological Surgeons (CNS). He is a board-certified neurosurgeon specializing in surgery of the brain, spine, and peripheral nerves. Dr. Andrew D. Livingston has contributed significantly to publications in the fields of neurosurgery and spinal surgery. He has received various honors, including the Avicenna Award in Neuroscience and the Kenneth Brown Award in Neurological Surgery from UNMC in 2007. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as CHI Health St. Elizabeth and the Bryan East Campus.”

“2026 Update: Dr. Gogela is board certified and graduates Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Arts in Biology from Saint Louis University in St. Louis, MO. He goes on to receive his Doctor of Medicine with High Distinction from the University of Nebraska College of Medicine (UNMC) in Omaha. He completes his residency in June 2017 with the Department of Neurosurgery at the University of Cincinnati in Ohio. Throughout his education, Dr. Gogela holds various offices, receives numerous academic honors and scholarships, and contributes to a number of medical journals and publications. Dr. Gogela is a member of the Congress of Neurological Surgeons (CNS), the American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS), and the Ohio State Neurosurgical Society (OHSNS).”