Originally from Macon, Georgia, Dr. Dinkins completed his undergraduate degree from Rutgers University before entering the United States Air Force in 1984 where he served active duty for 10 years, rising to the rank of Lt Colonel.

During his Air Force career, he earned a master’s degree in systems management from St Mary’s University in San Antonio, Texas.

He received his doctorate degree and completed a residency in orthopedic surgery from Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine while serving 9 years in the Michigan Air National Guard.

Following his military career, Dr. Dinkins successfully completed his fellowship with the Maryland Spinal Reconstructive Surgery Fellowship program at the St Joseph Medical Center, following the tradition of distinguished spine surgeons of The John Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Dinkins is board certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Orthopedic Surgery.