Dr. Christina Hector, DO
Sports Medicine Specialist | Sports Medicine
470 Prospect Ave #302 West Orange NJ, 07052About
Dr. Christina Hector is a Sports Medicine Family Practitioner in West Orange, NJ. As a Sports Medicine Family Practitioner, Dr. Hector is trained to assess, diagnose, prevent, and treat sports injuries in patients of all ages, and refer those patients to further services if needed. Sports Medicine Family Practitioners must complete specialized training in order to help each patient maximize function and improve quality of life.
Education and Training
UMDNJ- SOM DO 2009
Board Certification
American Board of Family Medicine
Provider Details
Professional Memberships
- American Medical Society for Sports Medicine
Internships
- Family MedicineCrozer-Chester Medical Center Chester, PA
Fellowships
- Sports MedicineMorristown Medical Center Morristown NJ
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