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Dr. Ian Heger, MD

Pediatric Neurosurgery* Age 54
Dr. Ian Heger, MD
4.6 (9 Ratings)

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Dr. Ian Heger, MD is a Pediatric Neurosurgery Specialist in Dallas, TX.
Dr. Ian Heger, MD
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Dr. Ian Heger, MD

Pediatric Neurosurgery* Age 54
Dallas, TX
Accepting new patients
29 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Ian Heger, MD is a Pediatric Neurosurgery Specialist in Dallas, TX.

About

Dr. Heger graduated from SUNY Health Science Center in 1995 and completed a residency at SUNY Downstate Medical Center.Dr. Ian Heger, MD is a Pediatric Neurosurgery Specialist in Dallas, TX and has 29 years experience. Dr. Heger currently practices at Pediatric Neurosurgical Specialists and are affiliated with Medical City Children's Hospital and Medical City Dallas. Dr. Heger has experience treating conditions like Chiari Malformation Type 1 and Chiari's Deformity among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Heger received an average rating of 4.6/5 from patients and has been reviewed 9 times. Dr. Heger's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Heger is board certified in Neurosurgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Chiari Malformation Type 1
Chiari's Deformity
Traumatic Brain Injury
Chiari Malformation Type 1
Chiari's Deformity
Traumatic Brain Injury
Chiari Malformation Type 1
Chiari's Deformity
Traumatic Brain Injury
Hydrocephalus
Scoliosis
Spine Deformities
Brain Surgery
Aneurysm
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Ataxia
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Back Pain
Benign Neoplasm of Brain
Bone Cancer
Bone Disorders
Brain Abscess
Brain and Nervous System Cancer (incl. Gliomas, Astrocytoma, Schwannoma, Medulloblastoma, Chordoma)
Brain Aneurysm
Brain Cancer
Brain Disorders
Broken Neck
Cancer
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Cerebral Palsy
Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
Cerebrovascular Disease
Cervical Spinal Cord Injury
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Cervical Stenosis
Chiari Malformation Type 2
Communicating Hydrocephalus
Compressed Spinal Cord
Cranial Trauma
Craniopharyngioma
Craniosynostosis
Degenerative Disc Disease
Epilepsy
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Fracture
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Herniated Disc
Hypothalamus Cancer
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Intracerebral Hemorrhage
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Meningiomas
Myelopathy
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Nerve Sheath Tumors
Neurogenic Bowel
Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
Osteosarcoma
Pathological Spine Fracture
Pituitary Gland Cancer
Pituitary Tumor
Polyneuropathy
Radiculopathy
Secondary Malignancies
Spina Bifida
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Cord Tumor
Spinal Stenosis
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Spondylolisthesis
Stroke
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Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
Subdural Hemorrhage
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Vascular Disease
Vertebral Column Tumors
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Shunt - Insertion, Repair or Removal
Craniectomy, Craniotomy, Surgery of Skull Base, Neuroendoscopy
Dural Repair or Other Spinal Cord Repair
Facet Blocks
Herniated Disc Surgery
Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
Pituitary Gland Tumor Resection
Reconstruction for Craniosynostosis
Skull Base Surgery
Spinal Fusion

Insurance Accepted

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  • AvMed
  • Golden Rule
  • Humana
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    Preferred PPO
  • Neighborhood Health Partnership
  • Blue Choice Option POS
    Blue Choice HMO
    Blue Open Access POS
    Blue Cross Blue Shield of Georgia
    Direct Access w/HSA
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
    HealthyBlue 2.0
  • Great West Healthcare-Cigna PPO
    Cigna
    Open Access Plus
    Cigna PPO
  • Choice Plus POS II
    Aetna
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
    Blue Card PPO
    Blue Choice
    Blue Cross and Blue Shield
    Blue Advantage HMO
  • Superior Health Plan
  • Medicare
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • Medicaid

Locations

  1. 1 Pediatric Neurosurgical Specialists
    7777 Forest Ln Ste B445, Dallas, TX 75230
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Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Heger
4.6
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Patient Reviews
Oct 16, 2021
Dr. Heger is a miracle worker. He performed brain surgery on my daughter nearly 8 years ago. She is doing wonderfully due to his skill and expertise. Very kind hearted man too!
— Oct 16, 2021
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Specialties*
Pediatric Neurosurgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • SUNY Health Science Center
    1995
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Neurosurgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • SUNY Health Science Center
    1996
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • SUNY Downstate Medical Center
    2002
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Harvard Medical School - Children's Hospital Boston|University of Pennsylvania
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. Ian Heger, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Heger's profile.

Dr. Heger frequently treats the following conditions: Chiari Malformation Type 1 and Chiari's Deformity. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Ian Heger, MD is affiliated with Medical City Children's Hospital and Medical City Dallas.

Yes, Dr. Ian Heger, MD holds board certification in Neurosurgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Medical City Children's Hospital

    7777 Forest Ln, Dallas, TX

  • Medical City Dallas

    7777 Forest Ln, Dallas, TX