Stephen E. Heim, MD

Stephen E. Heim, MD

4.7 
137 ratings  Read Reviews
Northwestern Medicine Regional Medical Group

Primary Specialty

Spine Surgery

Secondary Specialty

  • Orthopaedic Surgery
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Education

Medical Education:
Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine - 1982
Internship:
McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University - 1983
Residency:
McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University - 1987
Fellowships:
McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University - 1987

Board Certifications

  • American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (Certified)

Practice Groups and Affiliations

Medical Group:
Northwestern Medicine Regional Medical Group
Physician Category:
Northwestern Medicine Physician Network
Northwestern Medicine Regional Medical Group
On Medical Staff At:
Central DuPage Hospital
Delnor Hospital
Northwestern Medicine Surgery Center

Ratings and Reviews

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Overall rating

4.7
4.7 
137 Ratings
  • Friendly & Courteous
    4.8
  • Will Recommend to Others
    4.6
  • Clear Explanations
    4.7
  • Shows Concern
    4.6
  • Includes You In Decisions
    4.6
  • Explains Medications
    4.6
  • Follow-Up Instructions
    4.6
  • Easy to Understand
    4.8
  • Time Spent With Patient
    4.7
  • Confidence in Doctor
    4.7

Reviews from Patients

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34 Reviews
November 02, 2019

dr heim was awesome very professional

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October 12, 2019

Dr Heim is a great physician. Took time to discuss my condition and options available to correct it.

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October 12, 2019

Dr. Heim is great!

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September 27, 2019

*Dr. Heim is great, patient with any questions and explains clearly anything I need to know.

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September 23, 2019

*Dr. Heim deserves a higher score than five. He is a wonderful doctor.

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August 14, 2019

Excellent job!

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August 10, 2019

Doctor Heim performed surgery {back}eleven years ago ! Very happy !!!!

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August 05, 2019

dr Heim and his nurse are the best

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July 30, 2019

Love, love, *Dr. Heim.

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July 29, 2019

Dr. Heim is outstanding

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June 24, 2019

good

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April 20, 2019

I trust and respect Dr. Heim more than any other doctor that I've had experiences with.

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April 18, 2019

Very - impressed with *Dr. Heim.

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March 23, 2019

excellent

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March 20, 2019

I have been dealing with this problem for 32 months. *Dr. Heim found the problem right away just by looking at an x-ray.

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February 18, 2019

no medications

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December 08, 2018

very happy with Dr. Heim and his staff

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November 29, 2018

*Dr. Heim did a very successful L-5 fusion on my back 23 yrs. ago. Now that L4 needs repair & severe stenosis, I feel 110% confident in *Dr. Heim!

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November 11, 2018

my wife had surgery here and we are satisfied

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October 20, 2018

*Doctor Heim was amazing.

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October 08, 2018

dr heim is one in a million and my guardian angel. he is a caring and compassionate surgeon. the surgery he performed on me has been life changing.

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September 09, 2018

Dr. Heim is a true professional and the very best in his field! thank you!!

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September 07, 2018

Perfect.

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August 29, 2018

I had *Dr Heim on a pedestal, I had a far better outcome with my surgery and my wife has had 2 surgeries by him. We both recommend *Dr Heim because of his great skill & knowledge.

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August 28, 2018

A+!!

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August 26, 2018

He has an exceptional staff and they are very helpful and kind.

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August 25, 2018

good

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August 10, 2018

*Dr. Heim is very kind.

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June 05, 2018

Dr Heim was wonderful. kind, compassionate, caring.

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