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Dr. Stephen E Heim MD
Orthopedist | Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine
27650 Ferry Rd Warrenville IL, 60555About
Dr. Stephen Heim is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Warrenville, IL. Dr. Heim specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Heim tends to bones, ligaments, muscles, joints, nerves and tendons. Orthopaedic surgeons can specialize in certain areas like the hand, spine, hip, foot and ankle, shoulder and elbow or the knee.
Education and Training
Northwestern Uniiversity 1982
Northwestern University The Feinberg School of Medicine 1982
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of MedicineAwards
- 2012 Chicago Super Doctors
Treatments
- Back Problems, Neck Problems, Spine Problems And More
- Back Pain
- Herniated Disc
- Pain
- Spinal Stenosis
- Degenerative Disc Disease (ddd)
Professional Memberships
- Fellow American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
- Member Cadence Physician Group
Dr. Stephen E Heim MD's Practice location
Practice At 27650 Ferry Rd
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