
Biography
Kate A. Heinlein, M.D. is a fellowship trained orthopedic surgeon and is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. She provides care to her patients in our Covington location. Her practice focuses on the treatment of athletic and sports related injuries as well as arthroscopic treatments of the knee, shoulder, and ankle. Additionally, Dr. Heinlein’s clinical expertise includes ACL and meniscus surgery, cartilage repair, rotator cuff tears, shoulder instability, hip preservation, tendon repair, and fracture care. Dr. Heinlein enjoys working with her patients to create a customized treatment plan to get them back to doing what they love.
Dr. Heinlein attended The Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio and obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Education, majoring in exercise science. She continued her education at The Ohio State College of Medicine and received her Doctor of Medicine. She completed her Orthopedic Surgery Residency at Orlando Health in Orlando, Florida and completed an Orthopedic Sports Medicine Fellowship at The Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland, Ohio.
Areas of Interest
- Knee Arthroscopy
- Shoulder Arthroscopy
- ACL Repair
- Achilles Tendon Injuries
- Shoulder Instability Surgery
- Bicep/Tricep Tendon Repair
- Fracture Care
Board Certification
- American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
- Subspecialty Certification in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine

Dr. Heinlein's Media

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