Methodist Health System
Cardiothoracic Surgery • Fremont, NE • Since 1940 • 4+ locations mentioned (Methodist Physicians Clinic Edmundson Place, Westroads Office Park, Methodist Jennie Edmundson Hospital, Methodist Hospital) locations
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About
- Fremont Health (Methodist Fremont Health) is a nonprofit healthcare organization serving Dodge County, Nebraska, with 75 inpatient beds at Methodist Fremont Health Medical Center. - Services offered span cardiology, emergency services, imaging, oncology, orthopedics, neurology, urology, obstetrics/gynecology, primary and urgent care, and more, including palliative and hospice care. - Part of Nebraska Methodist Health System, which includes multiple hospitals and clinics in the region. The system emphasizes long-standing care (founded 1940; 120+ years of care history across the network). - Workforce notes: about 900 employees and 200 volunteers across the system; Methodist Fremont Health specifically employs a smaller team (69 employees) with a large active medical staff. For thoracic surgery specifics in Omaha, you may want to compare with nearby providers known for cardiothoracic surgery within the region (e.g., larger Omaha hospitals). - Specific cardiothoracic surgical programs or thoracic services at Fremont Health: not explicitly listed; consider contacting the hospital directly or checking their cardiology/vascular service pages. - Nearby options in Omaha with explicit thoracic surgery: explore major Omaha hospitals and their cardiothoracic departments.
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Photos published by Methodist Health System showing the cardiothoracic surgery practice in Fremont, NE.
What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive
- Healthgrades (Dr. Karin Trujillo): 4.5/5 (8 reviews)
- Healthgrades (Dr. Thomas Langdon): 4.7/5 (10 reviews)
- Healthgrades (Dr. Nicholas Clarke): 5.0/5 (2 reviews)
- WebMD (Dr. John Um): 5.0/5 (10 ratings (2 reviews))
- U.S. News & World Report (Dr. Erin Gillaspie): 5.0/5 (16 reviews)
- CHI Health Clinic Thoracic & Cardiovascular Surgery: Mixed reviews referenced (3 reviews)
- Vitals (Dr. Marcus Balters): 3.4/5 (1 review)
- WebMD (Dr. Brett Duncan): 5.0/5 (1 review)
Patients praise
- highly skilled and professional surgical teams
- thorough explanations of procedures and conditions
- positive patient outcomes and recovery experiences
- compassionate and attentive follow-up care
- clear communication and ability to answer questions effectively
Common complaints
- occasional reports of administrative or staff issues, such as perceived rudeness
- some patients reported complications not related to surgery
"Transparency, honesty, listens well, explains thing well and truly cares. He's more than a surgeon. He's a friend. Highly recommended."
- Patient review for Dr. Nicholas Clarke"We would not have have my brother in law with us as I write this if it was not for Dr. Um's attention and efforts. I and we as a family, will be forever grateful to him."
- Patient review for Dr. John Um"Very easy to talk with. No lectures, just the facts. Uses drawings to simplify. Visited my room daily."
- Patient review for Dr. Brett DuncanSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 - sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Opening of Methodist Fremont Health Lung and Thoracic Oncology Clinic expands Incidental Lung Nodule Program | Methodist Health System | Omaha, Council Bluffs, Fremont - May 29, 2026
- Methodist team completes Omaha's 1st robotic-assisted coronary ... - Aug 12, 2025
- Dr. Robert Gallegos, MD - General Surgeon in Omaha, NE - Oct 1, 2025
- A new device is changing aortic dissection surgery | Nebraska Medicine Omaha, NE - Apr 7, 2026
- Methodist Fremont Health hosts lung cancer screening technology event | Methodist Health System | Omaha, Council Bluffs, Fremont - Jul 7, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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