Dr. Hulst attended medical school and completed his orthopedic surgery residency at the University of California, San Diego. He completed a fellowship at nationally renowned  Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, Illinois, where he trained with internationally recognized leaders in joint replacement.  

This fellowship experience focused on minimally invasive surgical techniques, rapid recovery protocols, outpatient joint replacement, revision replacement surgery, and complex primary joint reconstruction. 

Dr. Hulst believes it is important to consider each patient’s unique goals and expectations. He wants his patients to play a key role in the decision-making process, and educates them on both surgical and non-surgical treatment options to allow for informed healthcare choices. 

Dr. Hulst is a Fellow of the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons and a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons. 

Dr. Hulst enjoys spending time with his wife, Jennifer, and two children. His interests include skiing, mountain biking, camping, pickleball, and water skiing.