Dr. Hicklin graduated from the University of Nebraska in 1988 with a BS Degree in Biology. He received his medical degree (M.D.) from the University of Nebraska Medical Center in 1993. His radiology residency was completed at the Indiana University Medical Center in 1997. He also completed a fellowship in Body Imaging with an emphasis in Musculoskeletal imaging at the Medical College of Wisconsin.

Dr. Hicklin is board certified by the American Board of Radiology specializing in Diagnostic Radiology.