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Dr. Heather Kistka, MD

Neurosurgery* Age 42
Dr. Heather Kistka, MD
3.8 (10 Ratings)

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Dr. Heather Kistka, MD is a Neurosurgeon in Elkhart, IN.
Dr. Heather Kistka, MD
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Dr. Heather Kistka, MD

Neurosurgery* Age 42
Elkhart, IN
Accepting new patients

Offers telehealth

Dr. Heather Kistka, MD is a Neurosurgeon in Elkhart, IN.

About

Dr. Kistka graduated from University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine. Dr. Heather Kistka, MD is a Neurosurgeon in Elkhart, IN. Dr. Kistka currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Goshen Hospital and Elkhart General Hospital. At present, Dr. Kistka received an average rating of 3.8/5 from patients and has been reviewed 10 times. Dr. Kistka's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Kistka is board certified in Neurosurgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Offers Telehealth

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Friendly Staff

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Subdural Hemorrhage
Traumatic Brain Injury
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Subdural Hemorrhage
Traumatic Brain Injury
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Back Pain
Brain Aneurysm
Cancer of Cerebral Meninges
Cerebrovascular Disease
Cervical Stenosis
Degenerative Disc Disease
Epilepsy
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Herniated Disc
Hydrocephalus
Low Back Pain
Meningiomas
Myelopathy
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Radiculopathy
Scoliosis
Spinal Stenosis
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Spine Deformities
Spondylolisthesis
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Brain Surgery
Spinal Fusion
Acoustic Neuroma
Aneurysm
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Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis
Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM)
Benign Neoplasm of Brain
Bone Cancer
Brachial Plexus Palsy
Brain Abscess
Brain and Nervous System Cancer (incl. Gliomas, Astrocytoma, Schwannoma, Medulloblastoma, Chordoma)
Brain Cancer
Broken Neck
Cauda Equina Syndrome
Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM)
Cerebral Artery Thrombosis
Cerebral Edema
Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
Cervical Spinal Cord Injury
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Chiari Malformation Type 1
Chiari Malformation Type 2
Chiari's Deformity
Chordoma
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Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Compressed Spinal Cord
Cranial Nerve Cancer
Cranial Trauma
Hypothalamus Cancer
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Intracerebral Hemorrhage
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Moyamoya Disease
Myelomalacia
Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
Obstructive Hydrocephalus
Osteosarcoma
Pathological Spine Fracture
Pineal Region Tumors
Pituitary Gland Cancer
Pituitary Tumor
Polyneuropathy
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Primary Central Nervous System Lymphoma
Secondary Malignancies
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Cord Tumor
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Stroke
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Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
Tethered Cord Syndrome
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Thoracic Spine Myelopathy
Thoracic Stenosis
Torticollis
Traumatic Hydrocephalus
Upper Back Pain
Brain Tumor Biopsy
Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Shunt - Insertion, Repair or Removal
Craniectomy, Craniotomy, Surgery of Skull Base, Neuroendoscopy
Deep Brain Stimulation
Destruction of Brain Tumor
Disc Replacement
Dural Repair or Other Spinal Cord Repair
Herniated Disc Surgery
Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
Neuroplasty
Neurostimulation
Neurostimulator Implantation
Reconstruction for Craniosynostosis
Skull Base Surgery
Spinal Cord Stimulation
Spinal Cord Stimulator Implant
Spine Fracture Treatment
Stereotactic Radiosurgery
Stereotactic Radiosurgery, Spinal or Cranial

Insurance Accepted

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  • Navigate POS
    Navigate HMO
    Medica Choice
    Nexus Open Access
    Choice Plus POS
    Options PPO
  • Blue Care Network PCP Focus Network HMO
    Blue Cross Premier PPO
  • Choice Care Network PPO
    Choice POS
    Choice Care PPO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Blue Preferred Plus POS
    Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO
    Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
  • Curative EPO
    Curative PPO
    Curative PPO Plus
  • Blue Card High Performance Network HPN
    Blue Card PPO
  • Sagamore Plus PPO
  • HealthSync Options POS
    HealthSync PPO IN POS
    HealthSync-IN HMO
  • Encore Health Network PPO
  • Open Access Plus
    Cigna PPO
  • Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Open Choice PPO
    Choice Plus POS II

Locations

  1. 1 Beacon Medical Group North Central Neurosurgery Elkhart
    500 Arcade Ave Ste 200, Elkhart, IN 46514
  2. 2 Elkhart General Hospital
    600 East Blvd, Elkhart, IN 46514
  3. 3 Cha Aco LLC
    3245 Health Dr Ste 100, Granger, IN 46530
  4. 4 Beacon Imaging
    2222 Rieth Blvd, Goshen, IN 46526

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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Kistka
3.8
Based on 10 Reviews
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Patient Reviews
May 18, 2023
Wonderful, Caring, Patient and always answers my questions. I trust her immensely and am happy to have her for my care! I could not recommend her enough.
— May 18, 2023
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Neurosurgery
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Education

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Medical Education
  • University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine
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Board Certifications

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  • Neurosurgery
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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. Heather Kistka, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Kistka's profile.

Dr. Heather Kistka, MD is affiliated with Goshen Hospital and Elkhart General Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Heather Kistka, MD holds board certification in Neurosurgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Goshen Hospital

    200 High Park Ave, Goshen, IN

  • Elkhart General Hospital

    600 East Blvd, Elkhart, IN