Dr. Christopher A. Heck graduated from Medical School at the University of South Alabama in Mobile and completed a General Surgery Internship and Orthopaedic Surgery Residency at the University of Kentucky, College of Medicine in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Heck then went to Duke University for his Spine Fellowship. In addition to his busy spine surgery practice, Dr. Heck is also an instructor for NuVasive. He teaches XLIF, a minimally invasive spine surgery to colleagues across the Country.
Dr. Christopher A. Heck graduated from Medical School at the University of South Alabama in Mobile and completed a General Surgery Internship and Orthopaedic Surgery Residency at the University of Kentucky, College of Medicine in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Heck then went to Duke University for his Spine Fellowship. In addition to his busy spine surgery practice, Dr. Heck is also an instructor for NuVasive. He teaches XLIF, a minimally invasive spine surgery to colleagues across the Country.
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Very personable. Did not push surgery. Gave options and listed why each would work. He helped me make a decision on fusion. I Feel like Dr Heck was in Gods plan for me. I’m grateful for him.
(3 days ago)
Apr-2026
He got to me fast. He is confident in his abilities. An I’m putting my trust in him. Will let you know after surgery.
(3 weeks ago)
Mar-2026
Dr Heck has taken excellent care of me.
(3 weeks ago)
Mar-2026
Excellent doctor and surgeon. He explains everything he is doing in plain English and answers every question asked.
(1 month ago)
Mar-2026
Best doctor in the world’!
(1 month ago)
Feb-2026
Dr.Heck and his staff is probably the BEST I’ve ever met!! He’s to the point and goes over and beyond to make sure if he’s able to resolve an issue that is in his power he does just that!!
(1 month ago)
Feb-2026
I appreciate him not only hearing what I had to say but also actively listening. He remembered the small but very important details.
(1 month ago)
Feb-2026
We thought doctor was coming back to talk to us but he didn’t. He’s got an enormous amount of work on his plate!
(1 month ago)
Feb-2026
Very professional and knowledeanle
(1 month ago)
Feb-2026
Have met Dr. Heck twice and both times he has made me feel very comfortable about the SX that I am having. Feel very safe and secure with him.
Dr. Christopher A. Heck joined Southlake Orthopaedics in January 2018. Prior to joining our team, Dr. Heck practiced orthopaedics in Montgomery, Alabama for the last 10 years specializing in spine surgery. Dr. Heck always thought he would follow in his father’s footsteps becoming a cardiothoracic surgeon. Instead, he quickly learned in medical school he had a strong love for physics and orthopaedics became the surgical field he would choose. Dr. Heck is from Mobile, Alabama.
He graduated from Medical School at the University of South Alabama in Mobile and completed a General Surgery Internship and Orthopaedic Surgery Residency at the University of Kentucky, College of Medicine in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Heck then went to Duke University for his Spine Fellowship. In addition to his busy spine surgery practice, Dr. Heck is also an instructor for NuVasive. He teaches XLIF, a minimally invasive spine surgery to colleagues across the Country.
Dr. Heck and his wife, Susan, have two children. When Dr. Heck is not in surgery, he enjoys spending time with his family, hunting and traveling. He is also a car enthusiast.
Very personable. Did not push surgery. Gave options and listed why each would work. He helped me make a decision on fusion. I Feel like Dr Heck was in Gods plan for me. I’m grateful for him.
He got to me fast. He is confident in his abilities. An I’m putting my trust in him. Will let you know after surgery.
Dr Heck has taken excellent care of me.
Excellent doctor and surgeon. He explains everything he is doing in plain English and answers every question asked.
Best doctor in the world’!
Dr.Heck and his staff is probably the BEST I’ve ever met!! He’s to the point and goes over and beyond to make sure if he’s able to resolve an issue that is in his power he does just that!!
I appreciate him not only hearing what I had to say but also actively listening. He remembered the small but very important details.
We thought doctor was coming back to talk to us but he didn’t. He’s got an enormous amount of work on his plate!
Very professional and knowledeanle
Have met Dr. Heck twice and both times he has made me feel very comfortable about the SX that I am having. Feel very safe and secure with him.