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Dr. Christopher Heck, MD

Orthopedic Spine Surgery* Age 49
Dr. Christopher Heck, MD

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Dr. Christopher Heck, MD is an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon in Birmingham, AL.
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Dr. Christopher Heck, MD

Orthopedic Spine Surgery* Age 49
Birmingham, AL
Accepting new patients
23 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Christopher Heck, MD is an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon in Birmingham, AL.

About

Dr. Heck graduated from University of South Alabama Frederick P. Whiddon College of Medicine in 2001 and completed a residency at University of Kentucky.Dr. Christopher Heck, MD is an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon in Birmingham, AL and has 23 years experience. Dr. Heck currently practices at Southlake Orthopaedics and are affiliated with Grandview Medical Center and Northeast Alabama Regional Medical Center. Dr. Heck has experience treating conditions like Coccyx or Sacrum Fracture and Scoliosis among other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. Heck's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Heck is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Offers Telehealth

This provider offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule.

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Coccyx or Sacrum Fracture
Scoliosis
Spinal Cord Stimulation
Coccyx or Sacrum Fracture
Scoliosis
Spinal Cord Stimulation
Coccyx or Sacrum Fracture
Scoliosis
Spinal Cord Stimulation
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Degenerative Disc Disease
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Pathological Spine Fracture
Radiculopathy
Sciatica
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Spondylolisthesis
Herniated Disc
Lumbar Compression Fracture
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Thoracic Compression Fracture
Back Pain
Broken Neck
Cervical Radiculopathy
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Cervical Stenosis
Chronic Neck Pain
Joint Pain
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
Lumbosacral Stenosis
Myelopathy
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteopenia
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Spinal Osteophyte
Spinal Stenosis
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Spine Deformities
Spondylitis
Thoracic Radiculopathy
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Upper Back Pain
Anterior Disc Decompression and Fusion
Cervical Spinal Fusion
Disc Replacement
Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
Laminoforaminotomy
Lumbar Fusion with Robotic Assist
Lumbar Spinal Fusion
Percutaneous Kyphoplasty
Percutaneous Vertebroplasty
Spinal Cord Decompression
Spinal Fusion
Spine Fracture Treatment
Wound Repair
Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis
Avascular Necrosis
Avascular Necrosis of Femoral Head
Bone Cancer
Bone Disorders
Brachial Plexus Palsy
Broken Arm
Bursitis
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Bursitis of Hip
Cancer
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cauda Equina Syndrome
Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
Chondrocalcinosis
Chronic Pelvic Pain
Clavicle Fracture
Coccygeal Pain
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
Difficulty With Walking
Dural Tear
Elbow Injuries
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Femur Fracture
Fibular Fracture
Foot Conditions
Fracture
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Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Gait Abnormality
Glenoid Labrum Tear
Gout
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Hammer Toe
Hand Fracture
Hip Dysplasia
Hip Fracture
Hip Sprain
Hip Tendinitis
Humerus Fracture
Knee Disorders
Knee Fracture
Knee Sprain
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Limb Pain
Lumbar Spinal Cord Injury
Lumbosacral Plexopathy
Lupus
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Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Neck Muscle Strain
Nerve Sheath Tumors
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteosarcoma
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pelvic Fracture
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Polyneuropathy
Pyogenic Arthritis
Rib Fracture
Rotator Cuff Tear
Sacral Fracture
Sacrum Disorders
Schmorl's Nodes
Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder Disorders
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Sjögren's Syndrome
Spinal Cord Injury
Spine Disorders
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Spondylosis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Tethered Cord Syndrome
Thoracic Spine Myelopathy
Thoracic Stenosis
Thoracolumbar Radiculopathy
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Tibial Fracture
Transverse Myelitis
Vertebral Column Tumors
Arthrocentesis
Carpal Tunnel Injection
Carpal Tunnel Release
Cervical Microdiscectomy
Closed Hip Fracture Treatment
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Dural Repair or Other Spinal Cord Repair
Elbow Fracture Repair
Herniated Disc Surgery
Hip Dislocation
Hip Replacement
Joint Drainage
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Closed
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Knee Replacement
Knee Replacement Revision
Lumbar Microdiscectomy
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Neuroplasty
Neurostimulator Implantation
Partial Hip Replacement
Periacetabular Osteotomy
Posterior Lumbar Fusion With Robotic Assistance
Resection or Ablation of Bone Tumor, Partial or Complete Resection of Bone, Debridement of Bone
Rotator Cuff Surgery
Scoliosis Spinal Fusion
Separated Femoral Epiphysis Treatment
Shoulder Arthroscopy
Spinal Compression Fracture Repair
Spinal Reconstructive Surgery for Deformities
Steroid Injection
Synovial Biopsy
Trigger Point Injection
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate

Insurance Accepted

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  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama PPO
  • Choice Care Network PPO
    Choice Care PPO
    National POS
    Choice POS
  • Dental Blue 100/200/300
  • Open Choice PPO
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Choice Plus POS II
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
  • Choice Plus POS
    Options PPO
    Navigate POS
    Navigate HMO
    Nexus Open Access
  • Blue Card PPO
    Blue Card High Performance Network HPN
  • Open Access Plus
    Cigna PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Southlake Orthopaedics
    3686 Grandview Pkwy Ste 430, Birmingham, AL 35243
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (205) 985-4111
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
  2. 2 Select Physical Therapy Holdings Inc
    4517 Southlake Pkwy, Hoover, AL 35244
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (205) 985-4111
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
  3. 3 Southern Orthopaedic Alliance PLLC
    3686 Grandview Pkwy Ste 430, Birmingham, AL 35243
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (205) 605-8180
  4. 4 Brookwood Baptist Medical Center
    2010 Brookwood Medical Ctr Dr, Birmingham, AL 35209
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (205) 985-4111

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Specialties*
Orthopedic Spine Surgery
Orthopedic Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of South Alabama Frederick P. Whiddon College of Medicine
    2001
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Orthopedic Surgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • University of Kentucky College of Medicine
    2002
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University of Kentucky
    2006
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Duke University
    2007
Fellowship Hospital
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Frequently Asked Questions

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A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Christopher Heck, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Heck's profile.

Dr. Heck frequently treats the following conditions: Coccyx or Sacrum Fracture and Scoliosis. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Christopher Heck, MD is affiliated with Grandview Medical Center and Northeast Alabama Regional Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Christopher Heck, MD holds board certification in Orthopedic Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Grandview Medical Center

    3690 Grandview Pkwy, Birmingham, AL

  • Northeast Alabama Regional Medical Center

    400 E 10th St, Anniston, AL