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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Even with unexpected walk-in emergency, this office ran smoothly and efficiently during my visit today. Great staff.
Sep-2025
Felt he should have ordered an X-ray and not relied on one from 8 months earlier
Aug-2025
They should let people know to bring a dis when they come or the doctor should request one we drove 2 hrs for nothing
Aug-2025
Very happy with my visit.
Aug-2025
Finally, someone who understands what is happening in my body and is not discounting my pain as simply arthritis. I’m 60 and I own that but this pain is different. Dr Heck is awesome!!!
Aug-2025
Can't say enough good things about Dr Heck. Excellent!!!!
Aug-2025
Great Doctor!!! Answers all your questions & will tell you if he doesn’t have the answer. But will do his best to find the answer for you!
Aug-2025
Very kind and upfront about medical condition and choices for treatment
Jul-2025
The dr was great, very knowledgeable. Took his time and explained everything question I asked. The only bad thing was he was running behind and I was there over 2 hours. He did apologize. I will definitely see him again.
Jul-2025
I waited 2hrs and left, without being seen, he was not nice about me having to wait. Seemed annoyed that I was annoyed.
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.
Even with unexpected walk-in emergency, this office ran smoothly and efficiently during my visit today. Great staff.
Felt he should have ordered an X-ray and not relied on one from 8 months earlier
They should let people know to bring a dis when they come or the doctor should request one we drove 2 hrs for nothing
Very happy with my visit.
Finally, someone who understands what is happening in my body and is not discounting my pain as simply arthritis. I’m 60 and I own that but this pain is different. Dr Heck is awesome!!!
Can't say enough good things about Dr Heck. Excellent!!!!
Great Doctor!!! Answers all your questions & will tell you if he doesn’t have the answer. But will do his best to find the answer for you!
Very kind and upfront about medical condition and choices for treatment
The dr was great, very knowledgeable. Took his time and explained everything question I asked. The only bad thing was he was running behind and I was there over 2 hours. He did apologize. I will definitely see him again.
I waited 2hrs and left, without being seen, he was not nice about me having to wait. Seemed annoyed that I was annoyed.