Emory Faculty
Emory Faculty
John Heller, MD
Orthopedic Surgery, Spine Surgery
Emory Orthopaedics & Spine Center - Atlanta
21 Ortho Lane, Atlanta, GA 30329About
At Case Western Reserve University, Dr. Heller trained under Dr. Henry Bohlman and Dr. Steven Garfin, two of the founding fathers of modern spine surgery. Specializing in the research and development of instrumentation in cervical spine surgery, including cervical disc replacement and laminoplasty, Dr. Heller is an internationally renowned lecturer and teacher.
He started working at Emory in 1989.
Languages
- English
Emory Affiliation
- Emory Clinic - School of Medicine Faculty
- Emory Healthcare Network
- Emory Physician Group Practice
Academic Title
- Professor
Academic Profile
Year Started Practicing
- 1988
Locations
Emory Orthopaedics & Spine Center - Atlanta
21 Ortho Lane
Atlanta,
GA
30329
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Credentials
Education
- Fellowship: University of California San Diego, Spine Fellowship, 1989
- Residency: Case Western Reserve University, Orthopaedic Surgery, 1988
- Internship: University Hospitals of Cleveland, Orthopaedic Surgery, 1984
- Medical Education: John Hopkins University School of Medicine, MD, 1983
Board Certifications
- Orthopaedic Surgery, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, 1991
Awards
- CIBA Community Service Award
Mario Boui Award
European CSRS
Low Back Pain Research, 2002
Volvo
Cervical Spine Research Society
Research Award, 1989
Kashiwagi-Suzuki Traveling Fellow
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, 1996
Teacher of the Year Award
Emory Orthopaedic Resident Selection, 1996
Professional Memberships
- American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Cervical Spine Research Society
Council of Spine Societies
North American Spine Society
Southern Orthopaedic Association
