Dr. Nikkole Haines began her medical studies at the Penn State College of Medicine. Prior to this she attended the Johns Hopkins Whiting School of Engineering and majored in Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering while also competing as a collegiate athlete on the women's soccer team. After obtaining her medical degree, Dr. Haines attended residency in orthopaedic surgery in Charlotte, North Carolina at Carolinas Medical Center. Her residency included a year specifically dedicated to orthopaedic research. At the completion of her residency program, she pursued a fellowship in Hip and Knee Replacement surgery at Rush University Medical Center, one of the premier joint replacement fellowships in the country. Dr. Haines is excited to provide excellent orthopaedic care as an Assistant Professor at Penn State Bone and Joint Institute.