Rick Windle, MD Surgeon Born and raised in Lincoln, Nebraska, Dr. Windle and his family returned to Lincoln because of the people of Nebraska and the excellent schools. His education includes a degree in engineering achieved before medical school. He has been practicing in Lincoln since 1981. His wife, Susie, has a Masters in Social Work and consults with children and families through her practice, Kids Are For Keeps. They have two sons, Jesse, and Bub.  Family time is his #1 hobby.  Dr. Windle has made use of his degree in mechanical engineering by embracing new technology that benefits our patients. This commitment to technology and its advantages for patients, started with the use of lasers in surgery. Dr. Windle has been a faculty member of Surgical Laser Technologies teaching other surgeons as well as presenting at the American Society of Laser Medicine and Surgery, of which he is a longstanding member. Additionally, with the advent of laparoscopic or band aid surgery, he has worked with the pioneers of this technology, traveling across the United States to collaboratively hone his own skills and teach others. Furthermore, he has served on the advisory board for Stryker Systems, a major developer and manufacturer of laparoscopic equipment. Looking to other new technologies, Dr. Windle is trained in the lap band weight loss operation and is now developing robotic surgical skills. He does single incision gallbladder removal. His expertise in breast surgery earned him a place on the faculty of Ethicon Endo Surgery, where he teaches other surgeons to use the ultrasonic scalpel. He was the first surgeon in Nebraska to certify in breast ultrasound and has recertified this skill with American Society of Breast Surgeons. In addition, he is the founder and director of the Comprehensive Breast Care Center, which serves Lincoln and SE Nebraska. At the Comprehensive Breast Care Center he introduced the ATEC system. The ATEC system is a very easy way to remove breast problems seen on ultrasound under local anesthesia in just minutes through a 1/8th inch incision. Kelly Fields, ARPN Kelly is a Nurse Practitioner who is available M-T 8:30-5:00 and Friday 8:30-4:00 to answer medical questions or for evening emergency needs.  Kelly was born in Ohio but has lived in Lincoln since 1974.  She completed her nursing studies in 1987 and practiced as a surgical nurse on the general/cardiovascular unit at BryanLGH Medical Center East for 11 years while completing a bachelor and master's degree.  She completed her master's degree in nursing in 1997 and joined Dr. Windle at Surgical Care, PC as a Nurse Practitioner.  Our patients know that Kelly is available and accessible to answer their medical questions at 402.476.6626. Kim Lawson, LPN Kim is a Lincoln native and earned her degree in Licensed Practical Nursing from Southeast Community College.  She has over 30 years of experience in a surgical office setting and 8 years of operating room experience. Building long term patients relationships, teaching and assisting with office procedures are among the most rewarding aspects of her position with Surgical Care, PC. Kim and her husband Jay have two sons.  Among her favorite hobbies are gardening and travel. Shelly Blair, Certified Medical Office Manager Shelly oversees the daily needs of the office.  Shelly is available to answer all of you insurance and billing questions during office hours.  She was born and raised in western Nebraska, and moved to Lincoln in 2002.  She joined the Surgical Care team in 2003.  She has been in the medical office environment for over 14 years.  She is experienced in accounts receivable, healthcare insurance, client relations, and collection management.