Dr. John Heller is an orthopedic surgeon at Emory Orthopaedics & Spine Center. He specializes in cervical spine disorders and has been a practicing spine surgeon for more than 35 years.

He is an educator and researcher, having served as Professor in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at Emory University School of Medicine and acting as the Director of Spine Fellowship at Emory Spine Center.

Dr. Heller’s research has been published in medical journals, such as Spine and the Journal of Spinal Disorders and Techniques. He has organized national and international medical conferences and is an internationally renowned lecturer and teacher. He provides oversight for Veritas Health as a member of its Medical Advisory Board.

Select Professional Memberships and Achievements

• Member, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
• Member, Cervical Spine Research Society
• Member, Council of Spine Societies
• Member, North American Spine Society
• Member, Southern Orthopaedic Association

Board Certification

• American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

Education

• AB – Biochemistry, Harvard University
• MD – Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
• Residency – Orthopedic Surgery, Case Western Reserve University Hospital
• Fellowship – Orthopedic Spine Surgery, University of California Medical Center, San Diego, CA