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Dr. Christopher Heck, MD

Thoracic Surgery* Age 66
Dr. Christopher Heck, MD
5.0 (10 Ratings)

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Dr. Christopher Heck, MD is a Thoracic Surgery Specialist in Duluth, MN.
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Dr. Christopher Heck, MD

Thoracic Surgery* Age 66
Duluth, MN
Accepting new patients
39 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Christopher Heck, MD is a Thoracic Surgery Specialist in Duluth, MN.

About

Dr. Heck graduated from Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine in 1985 and completed a residency at University of California San Francisco Medical Center.Dr. Christopher Heck, MD is a Thoracic Surgery Specialist in Duluth, MN and has 39 years experience. Dr. Heck currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Essentia Health St. Mary's Medical Center and Community Memorial Hospital. At present, Dr. Heck received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 10 times. Dr. Heck's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Heck is board certified in Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Offers Telehealth

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Low Wait Times

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Congenital Aortic Valve Disorders
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Congenital Heart Disease
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Aneurysm Repair
Aortic Arch Repair
Aortic Repair
Aortic Valve Bicuspidization
Aortic Valve Surgery
Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Atherectomy
Automatic Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) Implantation
Cardiac Catheterization (incl. Coronary Angiography)
Cardiac Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Carotid Artery Stent Placement
Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA) or Excision of Infected Graft
Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery
Coronary Artery Bypass with Robotic Assist
Decortication and Pleurectomy
Heart Defect Repair
Heart Valvuloplasty of Mitral Valve Without Replacement
Insertion of Epicardial Lead for Pacemaker or Cardioverter and Defibrillator
Insertion of Left Ventricular Lead for Pacemaker or Cardioverter and Defibrillator
Lobectomy of Lung with Robotic Assist
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Maze Procedure
Mitral Valve Bicuspidization
Mitral Valve Repair
Mitral Valve Surgery
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Lobectomy
Open Lung Resection or Removal
Pacemaker Insertion or Replacement
Pancoast Tumor Excision
Partial Lobectomy
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Port Placements or Replacements
Removal or Revision of Pacemaker or Cardioverter and-or Defibrillator
Resection of Cardiac Tumor
Thoracentesis
Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection
Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection Robotic Assist
Tracheal Surgery
Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)
Tricuspid Valve Surgery
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy

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Locations

  1. 1 Duluth Clinic
    400 E 3rd St, Duluth, MN 55805
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (218) 786-3900
  2. 2 Essentia Health St. Mary's Medical Center
    402 E 2nd St, Duluth, MN 55805
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (218) 786-3900
  3. 3 St. Mary's Children's Hospital
    407 E 3rd St, Duluth, MN 55805
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (218) 786-4000
    Thursday
    Closed Open 24 Hours

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May 13, 2020
I had lung surgery with Dr. Heck and I am very pleased with the results and with the treatment. Nicole, the PA, was very helpful, and the nurses at Essentia Duluth were very responsive. Thank you!
— May 13, 2020
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Specialties*
Thoracic Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine
    1985
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery
Board Certifications
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University of California San Francisco Medical Center
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

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

Dr. Christopher Heck, MD is affiliated with Essentia Health St. Mary's Medical Center and Community Memorial Hospital.

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

Hospital Affiliations

  • Essentia Health St. Mary's Medical Center

    407 E 3rd St, Duluth, MN

  • Community Memorial Hospital

    512 Skyline Blvd, Cloquet, MN