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 professional
May-2024
Dr. Heck is a brilliant surgeon and his staff are excellent,
Apr-2024
Really wasn’t helpful. Just scribbled down stuff and had me move around for mobility. Told him about my past chronic back pain of disc disease and annular tear. Didn’t discuss x-ray results. Just said it was a muscle issue. He told me to try therapy and get back with him after a month.
Apr-2024
Listened to me and explained procedure and recovery very well.
Apr-2024
Poor bedside manner.
Mar-2024
I believe from my experience he and his staff to be tbe best ortho doc here.
Feb-2024
Very poor rapport with my elderly mother, did not introduce himself to me, who was accompanying the patient. Quick insensitive physical of my mother. Clearly doesn’t have empathy of our senior citizens. In a hurry to move on, I was not impressed at all. Will not come back.
Feb-2024
Dr. Heck was the 4th dr I went to see to get help. He immediately saw my problem and we are on our way to getting it fixed. Thanks
Feb-2024
One of the most understanding physician I have met. He explains options for treatment thoroughly. Very knowledgeable. I trust 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 professional
Dr. Heck is a brilliant surgeon and his staff are excellent,
Really wasn’t helpful. Just scribbled down stuff and had me move around for mobility. Told him about my past chronic back pain of disc disease and annular tear. Didn’t discuss x-ray results. Just said it was a muscle issue. He told me to try therapy and get back with him after a month.
Listened to me and explained procedure and recovery very well.
Poor bedside manner.
I believe from my experience he and his staff to be tbe best ortho doc here.
Very poor rapport with my elderly mother, did not introduce himself to me, who was accompanying the patient. Quick insensitive physical of my mother. Clearly doesn’t have empathy of our senior citizens. In a hurry to move on, I was not impressed at all. Will not come back.
Dr. Heck was the 4th dr I went to see to get help. He immediately saw my problem and we are on our way to getting it fixed. Thanks
One of the most understanding physician I have met. He explains options for treatment thoroughly. Very knowledgeable. I trust him.
Very polite and listen to me