Catherine R.
Olinger
MD, MS, FAAOS

University of Iowa Physicians
Orthopedic Surgeon
Languages
English
Clinical Assistant Professor
  • Orthopedics and Rehabilitation
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Medical Center
200 Hawkins Drive
Iowa City, IA 52242
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About Catherine R. Olinger

I joined University of Iowa because of the remarkable opportunity to care for patients and contribute to the field of orthopedic spine surgery through research and education. I strive to care for each one of my patients as a whole, incorporating both surgical care and appreciation for each patient's personal attributes to better treat their spine-related diseases.
- Catherine R. Olinger

Catherine Olinger, MD, MS, is an orthopedic spine surgeon who specializes in treating patients with spine disorders. She treats spine conditions including cervical myelopathy, degenerative disc disease, and degenerative scoliosis. She is an expert at treating these conditions through anterior-based lumbar approach and minimally invasive techniques.

She actively participates in research involving delirium and pain related to spine conditions, regional nerve blocks, cognitive function in Meylopathy patients, and TXA in spinal fusion.

Dr. Olinger received her medical degree from Creighton University, before completing her residency at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center-Campbell Clinic. She completed a fellowship in Orthopedic Spine Surgery at University of Washington Harborview Medical Center, Seattle.

Related Information

Training and Education

Memberships

American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons

AO Spine

North American Spine

Orthopaedic Trauma Association

Ruth Jackson Orthopedic Society

Society of Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery

Southern Orthopaedic Association

Degrees

MD, Creighton University, School of Medicine, Omaha, Neb.

MS, Clinical Anatomy, Creighton University, Omaha, Neb.

BS, Biology, Creighton University, Omaha, Neb.

BA, Spanish, Creighton University, Omaha, Neb.

Residencies

Orthopedic Surgery, University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Campbell Clinic, Memphis, Tenn.

Fellowships

Orthopedic Spine Surgery, University of Washington Harborview Medical Center, Seattle

Ratings

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