Dr. Christopher F. Heck MD
Cardiothoracic Surgeon
400 EAST THIRD STREET DULUTH MN, 55805About
Dr. Christopher Heck is a cardiothoracic surgeon practicing in Minneapolis, MN. Dr. Heck specializes in surgical procedues of vital organs in the chest such as the heart, lungs, esophagus and more. As a cardiothoracic surgeon, Dr. Heck typically treats conditions like heart disease and lung disease. This class of surgeon can also include cardiac surgeons, cardiovascular surgeons, congenital heart surgeons and general thoracic surgeons.
Education and Training
Mayo Med Sch, Rochester Mn 1985
Board Certification
Thoracic SurgeryAmerican Board of Thoracic SurgeryABTS
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