Catherine R.
Olinger
MD, MS, FAAOS, FAOA
- Orthopedics and Rehabilitation
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- 1-800-777-8442
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About 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.
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.
Research
Training and Education
- Memberships
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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
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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
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Orthopedic Surgery, University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Campbell Clinic, Memphis, Tenn.
- Fellowships
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Orthopedic Spine Surgery, University of Washington Harborview Medical Center, Seattle
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