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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He was great very informative
(2 days ago)
Sep-2026
Very knowledgeable, to the point and professional plus being on time.
(3 days ago)
Sep-2026
Very thorough in everything he does. I presented with a problem after surgery that was totally unexpected. He made sure I received the necessary help and I was more than pleased with the outcome.
(3 days ago)
Sep-2026
I recently changed health insurance from United Health to Ambetter insurance my copay was $100.00 for specialty doctors and $ 50.00 for primary with United Health now I pay $40.00 for specialty doctor and $ 20.00 for primary with AmBetter and because he doesn’t take Ambetter insurance he said that this would be his last time seeing me just 21/2 months into my major back surgery he was going to refer me to a pain management doctor what the hell I don’t what be on pain medication the rest of my life.No payment arrangements or anything will never refer him to anyone😡🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬
(4 days ago)
Sep-2026
Very nice, listened well, straight forward with a plan
(4 days ago)
Sep-2026
Nice meeting with Dr Heck. A consummate professional who wants facts before determining next steps with treatment. I highly recommend!
(2 weeks ago)
Sep-2026
Dr Heck listened and took time to answer questions. He explained my options well.
(3 weeks ago)
Sep-2026
He done a good job
(1 month ago)
Sep-2026
Not a long wait. Didn’t mind me recording conversation between Dr Heck and me
(1 month ago)
Aug-2026
Very good surgeon. Very thorough, very busy. Highly recommend
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.
He was great very informative
Very knowledgeable, to the point and professional plus being on time.
Very thorough in everything he does. I presented with a problem after surgery that was totally unexpected. He made sure I received the necessary help and I was more than pleased with the outcome.
I recently changed health insurance from United Health to Ambetter insurance my copay was $100.00 for specialty doctors and $ 50.00 for primary with United Health now I pay $40.00 for specialty doctor and $ 20.00 for primary with AmBetter and because he doesn’t take Ambetter insurance he said that this would be his last time seeing me just 21/2 months into my major back surgery he was going to refer me to a pain management doctor what the hell I don’t what be on pain medication the rest of my life.No payment arrangements or anything will never refer him to anyone😡🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬
Very nice, listened well, straight forward with a plan
Nice meeting with Dr Heck. A consummate professional who wants facts before determining next steps with treatment. I highly recommend!
Dr Heck listened and took time to answer questions. He explained my options well.
He done a good job
Not a long wait. Didn’t mind me recording conversation between Dr Heck and me
Very good surgeon. Very thorough, very busy. Highly recommend