About Me

Dr. Sawatzke also treats the following: foot and ankle trauma, foot and ankle surgery, hammertoes, bunions, flat feet, great toe arthritis, plantar fasciitis, sports injury of the foot and ankle, ankle instability, arthritis of the foot and ankle including ankle arthroplasty, foot and ankle deformity, charcot deformity and lower extremity deformity. 

Services and treatments

Credentials

Board Certifications

Orthopaedic Surgery

Medical School

University of Iowa, 2013

Residency

Orthopaedic Surgery, Spectrum Health Michigan State University, 2018

Fellowship

Foot and Ankle Surgery, University of Washington Medical Center, 2019

Locations

Orthopaedics Clinic at Lauritzen Outpatient Center
4014 Leavenworth St. Omaha, NE 68105 Get directions
Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
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Orthopaedics Clinic at Village Pointe Health Center
17405 Burke Street Omaha, NE 68118 Get directions
Monday through Friday, 7:15 a.m. - 4 p.m.
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Insurance and Coverage

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Licensed to practice medicine in: Nebraska

This provider has met the requirements to practice medicine in these states. To schedule a telehealth visit with this provider, you must be physically located within one of these states.

Ratings

  • Aug 29, 2026

    There was another person in the examination room. I'm guessing he was a student.

  • Jul 30, 2026

    Extreme wait. We were told by the nurses that the doctor was the only provider at the Village Pointe location

  • Jul 26, 2026

    Very professional and knowledgeable

  • Jul 24, 2026

    Dr. Sawatzke is to the point but goes above and beyond. He filled out paperwork I needed right away and explained things to me in plain terms.

  • Jul 17, 2026

    Fantastic

  • Jul 12, 2026

    Dr Swatzke IS AMAZING! I'm walking again and still have a lot to go through but I'm walking. Thank you and God Bless you!

  • Jul 08, 2026

    Excellent experience. Would highly recommend.

  • Jun 19, 2026

    Dr Sawatzke is very knowledgeable. I would recommend him to everyone.

  • May 22, 2026

    Excellent service

  • May 21, 2026

    The only issue is the wait period for a scheduled appointment I'd rather be told immediately the wait period then be told 30 minutes into my appt.

  • May 08, 2026

    Overall my experience was awesome.!

  • Apr 10, 2026

    Dr. Sawatzke is great!

  • Mar 15, 2026

    Dr. Sawatzke is an expert in his field and I would highly recommend him to anyone.

  • Feb 04, 2026

    I was frustrated by the wait time

  • Nov 13, 2025

    Dr Sawatke was very good at explaining and offering treatment options.

  • Oct 26, 2025

    I appreciate the way he explains things in a way I understand. He's very thorough.

  • Oct 17, 2025

    Dr Sawatzke was professional and easy to talk to. He took the time to explain things we didn't understand and gave us time to ask questions. He was even better when getting ready for surgery at our next appointment with him.

  • Oct 01, 2025

    Dr. Sawatzke is a very good MD. He is just always busy and recently has seemed rushed in appts. I know he is always behind schedule but if I'm waiting I want all my questions answered. And not to feel rushed.

  • Sep 24, 2025

    Good

  • Sep 04, 2025

    Dr. Sawatzke listened well and seemed to have read my lengthy patient history. I appreciated his attention to detail.

  • Aug 26, 2025

    I thought Dr. Sawatzke was very good and also brought to my attention besides the break in my ankle I am also have nerve damage or neuropathy in both feet and will need checked.

  • Aug 13, 2025

    Dr Sawatzke is an amazing Dr

  • Aug 07, 2025

    Excellent service very knowledgeable staff and dr

  • Jul 23, 2025

    Dr Sawatzke is incredibly knowledgeable and caring. I feel I'm getting the best care possible.

  • Jul 21, 2025

    I was very impressed with the care provider's knowledge and expertise.

  • Jul 17, 2025

    Dr Sawatzke is very knowledgeable. He explained things well. Stating my immediate need for PT exercises. I asked where & he suggested there. Unfortunately PT there booked up to Oct! I found PT myself. Nurse called me back quickly & I stated where to send orders.

  • Jun 19, 2025

    Appointment felt rushed. We share patients in our respective departments and he made no effort to ask who I was or what I do.

  • May 26, 2025

    He's never on time. Not his staffs fault.

  • May 09, 2025

    Dr Sawatzke was wonderful, delightful to visit with, totally professional, concerned with my foot problem, diagnosed my problem and took care of my foot pain. I limped into his office & walked out pain free!! My husband & I couldn't have been more impressed.

  • May 02, 2025

    Dr. was very thorough and I did not feel rushed.

  • Apr 13, 2025

    Dr Sawatzke is amazing, very caring about special needs if my husband

  • Apr 09, 2025

    He didn't listen to me at all and kept saying things I didn't understand but would say "it's just for my notes"

  • Apr 08, 2025

    He was great. He came in and immediately got to talking to my 3 year old and I. His recommended treatment was for my issue.

  • Feb 26, 2025

    I never saw the Doctor!!! I left after 1 hour and 5 min without seeing a doctor or any explanation of what was going on.

  • Feb 06, 2025

    I recommend Dr. Sawatzke to everyone who might need a foot/ankle surgeon. He is a great physician!

  • Jan 26, 2025

    Dr. Sawatzke is AMAZING. He is a skilled surgeon, and his demeanor is calming and reassuring.

  • Jan 20, 2025

    Doctor is always friendly and shows concern and answers my questions. The PA tends to want to debate my decisions and input.

  • Nov 27, 2024

    Great guy very helpful, very good at explaining things.

  • Oct 25, 2024

    I think he is great and very smart and totally trust him.

  • Oct 09, 2024

    It's so amazing to find great health care; thank you

  • Oct 06, 2024

    I can't say enough about them. They're just great all of them from the receptionist to the surgeon.

  • Oct 04, 2024

    Dr Sawatzke was very good at explaining everything and assuring me to get answers on my problem with my toe!

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