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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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!
(5 days ago)
Feb-2026
Very professional and knowledeanle
(5 days 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.
(2 weeks ago)
Feb-2026
I think Dr. Heck was professional and very honest about his finding.
(2 weeks ago)
Feb-2026
Wonderful Dr. I am now pain free
(2 weeks ago)
Feb-2026
Dr. Heck is an amazing surgeon. Lauren Bannon, his PA is amazing as well!
(3 weeks ago)
Jan-2026
He is a great surgeon and very friendly.
(3 weeks ago)
Jan-2026
I was already in chronic pain and dr heck made the pain worse, he was disrespectful.
(1 month ago)
Jan-2026
Seemed rushed and no thorough diagnosis. Based it off others and not his own assessment
(1 month ago)
Jan-2026
Dr Heck knew more about my back before he met with me than any doctor I have seen yet. He answered all my questions thoroughly and left me with a great sense of confidence in his handling of my surgery. I am extremely happy that I came to see 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.
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.
I think Dr. Heck was professional and very honest about his finding.
Wonderful Dr. I am now pain free
Dr. Heck is an amazing surgeon. Lauren Bannon, his PA is amazing as well!
He is a great surgeon and very friendly.
I was already in chronic pain and dr heck made the pain worse, he was disrespectful.
Seemed rushed and no thorough diagnosis. Based it off others and not his own assessment
Dr Heck knew more about my back before he met with me than any doctor I have seen yet. He answered all my questions thoroughly and left me with a great sense of confidence in his handling of my surgery. I am extremely happy that I came to see him.