Heidi Hullinger, MD, is a board-certified orthopedic spine surgeon at New Jersey Spine Specialists.
Dr. Hullinger's career focus is in treating complex spine cases like deformities or tumors, but she treats most nonoperative and operative disorders.
Dr. Hullinger received her medical degree from the Baylor College of Medicine. She completed a residency in orthopedic surgery at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey. She had a fellowship at the Texas Medical Center.
Dr. Hullinger is affiliated with Overlook Hospital, in Summit, N.J., and Mountainside Hospital, in Montclair, N.J.
Dr. Hullinger has been published in several peer review journals, and has authored several textbook chapters on spine surgery.
Dr. Hullinger also served as a board member on the National Board of Medical Examiners for five years.
Outside of her professional career, Dr. Hullinger is an avid runner. She was on the varsity track and cross country team for Duke University throughout her collegiate career.
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