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Paul J. Vana

Paul J. Vana, 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 Paul J. Vana

The University of Nebraska Medical Center is where Dr. Paul Vana attended medical school and also completed his residency. He is board-certified in family medicine.

Locations

  1. Methodist Physicians Clinic - Regency

Expertise

Education

  • Fellowship: University of Nebraska Medical Center, Family Medicine, 1997
  • Residency: University of Nebraska-Omaha, College of Medicine, 1996
  • Medical School: University of Nebraska Medical Center, 1994

Board Certifications

  • Family Medicine: American Board of Family Medicine, 1996

Insurance

Please contact the doctor's office directly to confirm acceptance of 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

506 ratings, 43 reviews

The Patient Experience Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients who are treated in outpatient or hospital settings may receive different surveys that are not included in this Patient Experience Rating. The volume of responses will vary by question.

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Provider showed concern
Provider included you in decisions
Likelihood of recommending this provider
Rating of CP
Provider discussed treatment options
Care providers efforts to include you in decisions about your treatment
How well the care providers kept you informed about your condition
Care providers concern for your questions and worries
Your trust in the skill of the care providers
Search reviews
    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/12/2026

    Very approachable

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

    We have always loved Dr Vana!!!!!!!

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

    I have been going to Dr. Vana for over 20 years and I have recommended him to many and will continue to do so. A fabulous doctor whose smile puts you at ease

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/31/2025

    Dr Vana is a great doctor!!! Awesome personality.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/25/2025

    I love Dr. Vana, he's great!!!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/24/2025

    I have been seeing Dr. Vana for about 10 years. He is excellent. Professional AND friendly.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/22/2025

    Nurses and Dr Vana were very caring and put me at ease about my concerns.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/21/2025

    We love Dr.vana & staff

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

    Doctor Paul Vana is great.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/15/2025

    Overall highly satisfied. My only comment is that we got sidetracked from my physical by my elevated blood pressure. I will bring up my concerns about this with Dr.Vana at my follow-up appointment next month.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/3/2025

    Dr. Vana is a very good and is always in a good mood and I enjoy visiting with his nurse and staff.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/22/2025

    Dr Vana is truly the best Physician that I have had. He is very thorough, and very compassionate

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

    Dr Vana always does a great job. He is thorough and listens to my concerns. He has a great bedside manner and always makes me feel at ease.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/15/2025

    Dr. Vana is kind, funny, and professional. He is a good listener and cares about his patients. I have recommended several people to Dr. Vana. They appreciate the care they receive from Dr. Vana and have recommended him to family and friends.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/15/2025

    Always listens and answers all my questions.

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

    Dr. Vana was very generous with the time he spent with me

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

    Dr Vana is a professional and kind practitioner

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/4/2025

    Dr. Vana is an excellent physician.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/31/2025

    Dr Vana and his nurses are exceptional!!!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/30/2025

    Always good experience with Dr Vana. He's been our primary care doc for years. Great doctor, great sense of humor and puts patients at ease.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/18/2025

    Very confident with Dr Vana

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/8/2025

    Very happy with Dr Vana

    4 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/30/2025

    I think Dr. Vana does great job if you can get in to see him.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/25/2025

    I have never had anything but awesome experiences with Dr Vana and his staff.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/18/2025

    I'm a long time patient of Dr. VANA. I have full confidence in his practice.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/16/2025

    Knowledgeable and informative

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/15/2025

    Dr Vana is excellent.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/14/2025

    Dr Vana was very genuine and caring. He listened carefully to my concerns and symptoms. He showed me his eagerness to help me. I truly trust and respect the care he's given me during my visit.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/15/2025

    Doc Vana is the best primary care physician I have ever had

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/1/2025

    Dr Vana and crew are the best

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

    We love Dr Vana!! Have recommended him many times!!!!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/24/2025

    Dr Vana is wonderful.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/19/2025

    Dr. Vana is excellent

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/15/2025

    Dr.Vana is a caring doctor and listen to my concerns and has the right answer.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/11/2025

    Dr. Vana and his staff have always provided good service.

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

    It was my annual check up and I had some issues to discuss with Dr. Vana. I feel like he gave me his time to listen and explain possible solutions. Really felt like he cared about my well being.

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

    Dr Vana is the best. He (and his staff) always do a wonderful job. I always feel cared for and that they truly care. Thank you so much.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/1/2025

    Paul Vana has been my PCP for 20 years plus now. He is an excellent listener, explains things well, and sprinkles in some good humor. He does not "over prescribe" medicines or treatments to which I appreciate.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/30/2025

    Paul Vana is an excellent doctor. Caring, attentive, professional.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/28/2025

    Dr Vana listens and provides real feedback based on my issues / symptoms. He recommended course of treatment / tests that addressed all my concerns.

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

    Dr. Vana has a great doctor to patient personality.

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

    Dr Vana is very good highly recommend him

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/13/2025

    I really like Dr Vana and staff