Summary

Dr. Uustal has focused his 30+ year clinical career in the subspecialty of Prosthetics and Orthotics, and Amputee Rehabilitation. As the Medical Director of the Prosthetic and Orthotic Team, Dr. Uustal provides comprehensive evaluations and lifetime management to patients with limb loss or neurologic dysfunction. He also coordinates the fabrication and fit of prosthetic/orthotic devices, followed by physical or occupational therapy training to maximize functional recovery. Additional services provided include pain management, wound care and psychological adjustment to limb loss and disability. 



Dr. Uustal is nationally recognized as a leading educator and clinician in the field of prosthetics/orthotics. He regularly speaks at annual PM&R review courses and specialty courses in amputee rehabilitation. 



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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 2.3
  • 42 years of experience
  • 23 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • Baylor College Of Medicine
  • 1 written review
  • 2 specialties
  • 9 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 2 office locations
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Office Locations

Heikki Uustal has 2 locations

Shore Rehabilitation Institute

425 Jack Martin Boulevard Ocean University Medical CenterBrick, NJ 08724

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42 Years of Experience 11 Years of Experience 32 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Spanish Speaks Hindi, Urdu Speaks English
Edison , NJNew York , NYNew York , NYNew York , NY
Med School: The Robert Larner Md College Of Medicine At The University Of Vermont Med School: University Of Kansas School Of Medicine Med School: Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Heikki Uustal

  • Aetna
  • Aetna Better Health
  • AmeriHealth
  • Cigna
  • Claritev
  • Clover Health
  • Consumer Health Network
  • Fidelis Care
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey (Horizon BCBSNJ)
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey (Horizon NJ Health)
  • Karna WTC
  • MagnaCare
  • Medicaid
  • Medicare
  • Oxford Health Plans
  • QualCare
  • Railroad Medicare
  • Tricare
  • United Healthcare (UHC)
  • UnitedHealthcare (UHC) Community Plan
  • UnitedHealthcare (UHC) Medicare
  • US Family Health Plan
  • Wellpoint

Medical Specialties

Heikki Uustal has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Heikki Uustal has the following 9 areas of expertise

  • Chronic Pain
  • EMG/Nerve Conduction Studies
  • Injury
  • Nerve Damage
  • Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation
  • Prosthetics
  • Rehabilitation
  • Sports Medicine
  • Surgery Recovery

Certifications, License, & Education

42 Years Experience

Heikki Uustal holds an active medical license in the state of New Jersey.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of New Jersey that expires in 2027.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Baylor College Of Medicine.

Medical School

Graduated from The Robert Larner Md College Of Medicine At The University Of Vermont in 1984.

NPI Number

Heikki Uustal's NPI number is 1952328635.

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