HOWARD J. SCHERTZINGER, JR, MD

Specialties

Locations

Florence, KY
Highland Heights, KY
- NKU Campus

Dr. Howard J. Schertzinger, Jr. is a board certified physician specializing in bone health, spine care, and sports medicine. Dr. Schertzinger treats patients with spine pain/disorders and has a strong interest in bone health and fragility fractures. His other interests include sports injuries, arthritis, and osteoporosis. He sees patients with work-related injuries as well. Dr. Schertzinger sees patients at our Florence and Highland Heights (NKU) locations.

Education & Training

Medical Degree – The Ohio State University College of Medicine
Residency – Duke University School of Medicine, Internal Medicine & Pediatrics
Fellowship – University of North Carolina, Sports Medicine
Board Certified – American Board of Internal Medicine & American Board of Pediatric Medicine (with The Certificate of Added Qualifications [CAQ] in Sports Medicine)

Certifications & Licensure

KY Medical License
OH Medical License
Qualifications in Sports Medicine

Professional Affiliations

Adjunct Assistant Professor of Internal Medicine – The Ohio State University College of Medicine

Frequent Public Speaker on Topics of Bone Health – Locally & Nationally

Sports Medicine

Team Physician for:

Newport High School
Bellevue High School
Dayton High School
Ludlow High School

Former Team Physician for several college teams, high schools, and gymnastics programs

Awards & Recognitions

Cincinnati Magazine: Named "Top Doctor" 2020, 2024

Hobbies & Interests

Spending time with his wife & three children
Attending his children’s Sports & Activities