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Bret R. Elliott

Bret R. Elliott, MD

Family Medicine

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Highlights

Age Groups Seen

  • Newborns (0-28 days)
  • Infants (ages 0-18 months)
  • Toddlers (ages 18 months – 3)
  • Children (ages 4 - 11)
  • Adolescents (ages 12-18)
  • Adults (ages 19 - 65)
  • Geriatrics (>65)

Languages

  • English

Gender

Male

About Bret R. Elliott

Bret Elliott, MD, was drawn to medical school after working as a certified nursing assistant and obtaining a neuroscience degree. With his diverse medical background and variety of interests, one reason the Methodist Physicians Clinic provider chose to specialize in family medicine is because it encompasses all systems of medicine.

"I like taking all these different parts and putting them together in one cohesive picture for patients and coordinating their care," he said.

Dr. Elliott has special interests in neurology, dermatology, sports medicine and addiction medicine. He's trained in using Soboxone to treat opioid addictions, and he's also skilled at performing vasectomies.

Dr. Elliott's favorite part of his profession is helping people.

"I know that sounds very cliché, but I really enjoy it," he said. "It's fulfilling to me when someone comes into my office with a problem and we work through it together."

One of Dr. Elliott's favorite moments in his career was when he recognized that a patient's back pain was more than it seemed. After pushing for an MRI, Dr. Elliott found a severe infection in their spine  a discovery that likely saved the patient's life.

"It's hard to put into words how it feels when you make a difference," Dr. Elliott said. "That's why I'm here. It truly brings me joy to help."

Dr. Elliott and his wife were born and raised in Nebraska. If he weren't a physician, he would work in a guitar shop with his dogs.

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Locations

  1. Methodist Physicians Clinic - Gretna

Expertise

Education

  • Residency: University of Nebraska-Omaha, College of Medicine, 2021
  • Medical School: University of Nebraska Medical Center-Omaha, 2018

Board Certifications

  • Family Medicine: American Board of Family Medicine, 2021

Insurance

Search plans
  • Advanced Medical Pricing Solutions
  • Aetna
  • Aetna Medicare Assure Premier (HMO D-SNP)
  • Aetna Medicare Eagle (HMO)
  • Aetna Medicare Premier (HMO)
  • Aetna Medicare Premier (PPO)
  • Aetna Medicare SmartFit (HMO)
  • Aetna Medicare SmartFit (PPO)
  • Aetna Medicare Value Plus (HMO)
  • Aetna Meritain
  • Aetna NHN
  • Aetna Signature Administrators
  • Ambetter Health
  • American Health Plans of Iowa ISNP
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nebraska Medicare Advantage Access (PPO)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nebraska Medicare Advantage Connect (PPO)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nebraska Medicare Advantage Core (HMO)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nebraska Medicare Advantage Secure (PPO)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nebraska NEtwork Blue
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nebraska Network Blue Heartland Blue
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nebraska Premier Select Blue Choice
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nebraska Premier Select Blue Choice Heartland Blue
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nebraska Select Blue Choice
  • Carelon Behavioral Health (MJE Only)
  • Coventry Workers' Compensation
  • Elite Choice
  • First Health
  • HealthSmart PPO
  • HealthSmart Workers' Compensation
  • Humana Full Access (PPO)
  • Humana Gold Plus (HMO)
  • Humana Gold Plus SNP-DE (HMO D-SNP)
  • Humana USAA Honor Giveback (PPO)
  • HumanaChoice (PPO)
  • HumanaChoice Giveback (PPO)
  • Immanuel Pathways PACE IA
  • Immanuel Pathways PACE NE
  • Iowa Total Care IA Medicaid
  • Medica Choice National (PPO)
  • Medica Elevate
  • Medica Insure
  • Medica Medicare Advantage Solution
  • Medica Medicare Cost Prime Solution
  • Midlands Choice Network
  • Midwest Alliance Network
  • Molina IA Medicaid
  • Molina IA Medicare Advantage
  • Molina NE Medicaid
  • Molina NE Medicare Advantage
  • MultiPlan (PHCS not Included)
  • Nebraska Furniture Mart - Centivo TPA
  • Nebraska Total Care NE Medicaid
  • NX Health Network (dba Valenz Access)
  • O'Hara Workers' Compensation
  • Progyny (participating providers: Carolyn Doherty, Christopher Corder, John Bishay, Jusdson Davies, Brett Hill, Jon Morton)
  • United Healthcare
  • United Healthcare AARP MA Essentials from UHC NE-3 (HMO)
  • United Healthcare AARP MA Extras from UHC NE-5 (HMO)
  • United Healthcare AARP MA from UHC NE-0002 (PPO)
  • United Healthcare AARP MA Patriot No Rx NE-MA01 (PPO)
  • United Healthcare Allsavers
  • United Healthcare Core
  • United Healthcare Dual Complete NE-S001 (HMO D-SNP)
  • United Healthcare Dual Complete NE-S002 (PPO D-SNP)
  • United Healthcare Dual Complete NE-S003 (HMO D-SNP)
  • United Healthcare Dual Complete NE-V001 (HMO D-SNP)
  • United Healthcare Group MA (HMO)
  • United Healthcare Group MA (PPO)
  • United Healthcare NE Individual Exchange Benefit Plan
  • United Healthcare NE Medicaid
  • United Healthcare Nexus ACO
  • United Healthcare of the River Valley
  • United Healthcare Optum VA CCN
  • United Healthcare Surest
  • Wellcare Medicare Advantage
  • Wellmark Blue (HMO)
  • Wellmark Blue (PPO)
  • Wellmark Alliance Select (PPO)
  • Wellmark Blue Access (HMO)
  • Wellmark Blue Advantage (HMO)
  • Wellmark Blue Choice (HMO)
  • Wellmark Blue Medicare Advantage (HMO)
  • Wellmark Blue Medicare Advantage (PPO)
  • Wellmark Blue Medicare Advantage Avera (PPO)
  • Wellmark Blue Medicare Advantage Enhanced (PPO)
  • Wellmark Classic Blue (PPO)
  • Wellmark IA Hawk-I (HMO)
  • Wellpoint IA Medicaid
  • Wellpoint Medicare Advantage DSNP

Ratings & Reviews

4.9 out of 5

375 ratings, 53 reviews

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    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/17/2026

    Dr. Elliott is always a great listener and makes me feel at ease. He also answered any other questions I had.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/15/2026

    I have recommended this provider to several others that are now his patients as well.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/11/2026

    Dr Elliot is so knowledgeable, kind, and compassionate! I'm so lucky he's my Dr!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/9/2026

    Highly recommend Dr Elliott

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/2/2026

    Dr. Elliott is a great doctor. He is very attentive and shows compassion for his patients.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/19/2025

    Dr Elliott is a very good provider. I really appreciate his professionalism, care, and manner.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/17/2025

    Dr. Elliot is very good doctor, easy to talk to and knows what he is doing. He is very good at listening to me and my concerns. Love this guy!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/16/2025

    Love Dr Elliot and his staff!!! Best medical staff I have ever worked with and I have worked with many!!! Love Dr Elliot's love of life! Such a happy person!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/11/2025

    Dr Elliott is fantastic. Shows interest in me, listens, cares, personable.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/10/2025

    He's a fantastic doctor. Always enjoy talking to him, love his energy, and he explains everything very well, especially nuances I didn't consider.

    4 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/4/2025

    Dr Elliott is personable and you can tell he wants to keep things moving, but you don't feel rushed either. Thankfully, I do not need to see him often outside of an annual exam or a random question/illness throughout the year, but he makes you feel like he sees you often (if that makes sense)

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/28/2025

    He's a patient listener and humors my long-winded explanations. He takes care of every concern that I bring to him. With cheer. He's an engaging and positive person.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/25/2025

    Very concern/caring/professional. Great experience and recommend him to anyone

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/23/2025

    Dr was very knowledgeable

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/20/2025

    Only Doctor that I have felt this comfortable with and trusted from the first time I met him. I am so grateful to have met him!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/20/2025

    Dr Elliot is one of two doctors, out of the handful I've had over the years, who actually takes time to talk with me, tries to dig in to the problem, and not just put a bandaid on it. He takes time to explain things so I understand why or how something is happening, shows genuine empathy and concern, and works to fix things instead of waiting for months. I feel heard and cared for, and really appreciate knowing my husband gets the same care from him as well.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/20/2025

    My doctor is the best, most professional I have had in my adult life.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/19/2025

    Dr Elliott is so caring and patient with my concerns. I'm so thankful I found him.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/11/2025

    He listens, first doctor I've had that really heard me out about my concerns. Highly recommend

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/5/2025

    I would highly recommend Dr. Elliott

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/12/2025

    Doctor was up to date on my care! Very personable!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/11/2025

    Dr Bret Elliott is the best Dr have been to my entire life and I'm 67!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/7/2025

    Always recommend Dr. Elliot and his staff whenever I can!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/3/2025

    Dr. Elliott is fantastic! He takes his time with me and I never feel rushed. His bedside manner is exactly what a patient looks for.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/2/2025

    Dr. Elliott is awesome and would recommend him to anyone. It's easy to see he truly cares.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/24/2025

    Doc Elliott Rocks!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/13/2025

    Dr. Elliott is great.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/6/2025

    Dr. Elliott is the best! Your nursing staff is the best.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/5/2025

    As always, a great experience with Dr Elliott and his staff.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/4/2025

    Dr. Elliott and staff are very professional and interested in my health

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/4/2025

    Dr. Elliott has been my doctor for years. He is amazing! I would recommend him to anybody.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/28/2025

    Dr Elliott is by far the most caring doctor I've ever had in my life. My confidence level in him is beyond measurement.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/27/2025

    I felt like Dr. Elliott was excited for my positive health change, encouraging to continue what I'm doing, and laid out what my next steps would be if I started having concerns or issues. I felt validated, heard, and I appreciated how he asked follow up questions.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/27/2025

    Dr. Elliott is a super doctor and very caring. Really like him

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/22/2025

    Dr. Elliott is always kind and informative. Most importantly he listens and makes sure I've had a chance to address all concerns or questions. He Is a great doctor and wonderful individual!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/20/2025

    I really appreciate Dr Elliott's attitude and concern for my health. He is a great relater, and provides all the explanation I need for any questions I might have.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/31/2025

    I feel Dr Elliot is very compassionate and cares about my personal health and wellness

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/29/2025

    I love Dr Elliott he's always been really good taking care of my family. I have recommended him and the clinic to several people and will continue to do so.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/25/2025

    Dr. Elliott is always so professional and so easy to talk to. He is always ready to answer questions and is never judgmental. It's really hard to find a care provider like him and I am glad he's my pcp!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/10/2025

    I really like Dr. Bret Elliott, good doctor with very good people skills! I wish he was accepting new patients so I could get my wife as his patient!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/3/2025

    Dr Elliott is superior in listening and explaining

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/3/2025

    Dr. Elliott is clearly doing what he was called to do. There is never a bad visit with him and our family is so grateful to be in his care!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/21/2025

    Ery impressed with his care

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/20/2025

    As a retired physician I am pleased with his depth of knowledge and willingness to negotiate treatment protocols

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/19/2025

    Dr. Elliott was very kind about my arm pain. I told him that the Neurosurgeon had an MRI taken and suggested surgery and I said NO!Dr. Elliott looked up where I had it done. He read it and said I definitely needed the surgery. I said okay I will make an appointment to discuss the surgery. People that work at aMETHODIST Hospital and clinics are the kindest people I have ever met!!!!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/16/2025

    Dr. Elliott is a superb physician. I feel very secure in his care.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/3/2025

    Hes amazing and the only male provider I have felt comfortable seeing!! Recommend to anyone

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/25/2025

    I just love this clinic and Dr Elliott. I am so comfortable with him.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/25/2025

    Dr. Elliott is awesome. He is a very caring doctor. I feel lucky to have him as my doctor.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/21/2025

    Dr. Elliott was fantastic. Did a great job and made the procedure simple and as pain free as possible. Was upfront about what he was doing and explained things as well. Would highly recommend.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/13/2025

    Dr. Elliot is an amazing family doctor! He is a personable professional and my husband, boys, and I enjoy our experiences with him and his nurse. He has a good sense of humor and truly cares for his patients wellbeing. I highly recommend him to anyone for quality care!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/10/2025

    Dr. Elliott is relaxed, knowledgeable, conversational, and thorough. He really listens and helps and is also fun to talk to.

    4 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/8/2025

    Dr. Elliott is good at what he does.