Dr. Wade Fornander, MD
Dr. Wade Fornander, MD is a family medicine physician in Lincoln, NE and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Medicine in 2002. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as CHI Health St. Elizabeth and Bryan East Campus. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
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4600 Valley Rd Lincoln, NE 68510Compare with other Family Medicine Physicians
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Likelihood of recommending Dr. Fornander to family and friends is 4.75 out of 5
About Me
care philosophy
My care philosophy is to help patients manage health and medical conditions in a way that is safe, effective, and evidence-based. Lifestyle-related health problems will be treated with exercise and diet education, weight management, and stress...read morebiography
Dr. Wade Fornander earned his medical degree with distinction from the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha. He completed his residency with the Lincoln Family Practice Program in Lincoln. Fornander previously served as a faculty physician...read moreFamily Medicine
Preventive Medicine
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University Of Nebraska Medical Center College Of Medicine
Medical School, 2002Chadron State College, Chadron, Ne
Undergraduate School, 1998
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- Recipient of 7
hospital awardsView all awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
88%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home4% higher than the national average
76%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well1% higher than the national average
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How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
95%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well13% higher than the national average
94%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well12% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 3
hospital awardsView all awardsOutstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)
Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
90%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home6% higher than the national average
81%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well6% higher than the national average
Compare with other Family Medicine Physicians
Compare Dr. Fornander with our nearby Family Medicine Physicians at CHI Health St. Elizabeth.
Make an appointment at CHI Health St. Elizabeth today at
(402) 509-7525.
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