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Dr. Ron Hekier, MD

General Surgery* Age 54
Dr. Ron Hekier, MD
3.7 (21 Ratings)

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Dr. Ron Hekier, MD is a General Surgeon in Texarkana, TX.
Dr. Ron Hekier, MD
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Dr. Ron Hekier, MD

General Surgery* Age 54
Texarkana, TX
Accepting new patients
27 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Ron Hekier, MD is a General Surgeon in Texarkana, TX.

About

Dr. Hekier graduated from Tufts University School of Medicine in 1997 and completed a residency at Baylor College of Medicine.Dr. Ron Hekier, MD is a General Surgeon in Texarkana, TX and has 27 years experience. Dr. Hekier currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital-Tyler. At present, Dr. Hekier received an average rating of 3.7/5 from patients and has been reviewed 21 times. Dr. Hekier's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Hekier is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Gallstones
Gallbladder Removal
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Gallstones
Gallbladder Removal
Appendicitis
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Abdominal Disorders
Abdominal Pain
Abscess
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Acute Bowel Infarction
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal Disorders
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anorectal Abscess
Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Mediastinal Tumor
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Breast Cancer
Breast Diseases
Breast Lump
Burn Injuries
Cancer
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Cholangiocarcinoma
Cholelithiasis
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Colon Cancer
Colorectal Cancer
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Esophageal Diseases
Fracture
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Gallbladder Cancer
Gastric Ulcer
Gastrointestinal Diseases
Gynecologic Cancer
Hemorrhoids
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Hidradenitis
Hyperparathyroidism
Ileus
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Incisional Hernia
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Obstruction
Ischemic Colitis
Lipomas
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Lung Cancer
Meckel's Diverticulum
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Obesity
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Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Pancreatic Cancer
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Partial Lung Collapse
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Pleural Effusion
Pyloric Stenosis
Rib Fracture
Secondary Malignancies
Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Diseases
Thrombosis
Thyroid Cancer
Traumatic Brain Injury
Ulcer
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Umbilical Hernia
Varicose Veins
Vascular Disease
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Ventral Hernia
Abdominal Surgery
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Anal Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy
Appendectomy
Bile Duct Procedure
Biopsy of Breast
Breast Surgical Procedure
Carotid Artery Stent Placement
Colectomy
Colon and Rectal Surgery
Colon Surgery
Colostomy
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Esophageal Surgery
Excision of Breast Tumor
Excision of Skin Lesion
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Femoral Hernia Repair, Open
Gallbladder Surgery
Gastrectomy
Gastrectomy with Robotic Assist
Gastroenterology Procedures
Gastrotomy
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Hepatectomy
Hernia Repair
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Kidney Surgery
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Colon Surgery
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Surgical Procedure
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Laparotomy
Liver Biopsy
Lumpectomy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Mastectomy
Minimally Invasive Surgery
Open Appendectomy
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
Port Placements or Replacements
Proctectomy
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Stomach Surgery
Thoracentesis
Thyroid Surgery
Thyroidectomy
Thyroidectomy or Thyroid Lobectomy
Tracheal Surgery
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Wedge Resection Colon
Wound Repair

Insurance Accepted

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  • Coventry Health Care
  • Mail Handlers Benefit Plan (MHBP)
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • Medicaid
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
  • Cigna
  • Amerigroup (Wellpoint)
  • Tricare
  • Humana
  • HealthSmart
  • United Healthcare
  • HealthFirst
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • Aetna
  • Superior Health Plan
  • GEHA
  • Curative PPO
    Curative EPO
    Curative PPO Plus
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • Qualchoice
  • Coventry Health Care of Tennessee

Locations

  1. 1 Jeffrey D Decaprio MD PA
    2717 Summerhill Rd, Texarkana, TX 75503
  2. 2 Office
    630 S Fleishel Ave, Tyler, TX 75701
  3. 3 Mindful Chiropractic and Wellness
    545 E John Carpenter Fwy Ste 300, Irving, TX 75062
  4. 4 CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic Oncology at the Northeast Texas Cancer & Research Institute
    501 Saunders Ave, Tyler, TX 75702

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Hekier
3.7
Based on 21 Reviews
5 Stars (14)
4 Stars (0)
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1 Star (7)

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Patient Reviews
Mar 24, 2019
Dr. Hekier performed an appendectomy on my son. His bedside manner was great. He was informative, and treated us with kindness and was always great to answer our questions. He went out of his way to help us understand everything that was going on with our son.
— Mar 24, 2019
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Specialties*
General Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Tufts University School of Medicine
    1997
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery
Board Certifications
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Baylor College of Medicine
    2002
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Ron Hekier, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Hekier's profile.

Dr. Ron Hekier, MD is affiliated with CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital-Tyler.

Yes, Dr. Ron Hekier, MD holds board certification in General Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital-Tyler

    800 E Dawson St, Tyler, TX