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Dr. Ian Heger, MD

Dr. Ian Heger, MD

Pediatric Neurosurgery*
25+ years of experience

Dr. Ian Heger, MD is a pediatric neurosurgery specialist in Dallas, TX and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from SUNY Health Science Center in 1995. He is affiliated with medical facilities Medical City Children's Hospital and Medical City Dallas. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.6 Star Rating
Based on 10 reviews 4.6 Star Rating (10 reviews)

Care Philosophy

"Augusta University Health is a world-class health care network offering the most comprehensive care in the region, where your health is our priority. As leaders in patient- and family-centered care, our physicians pa..."

- Dr. Ian Heger, MD

At a Glance

  • Area of ExpertiseDr. Heger specializes in the area of Neurosurgery. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions WellPatients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Offers TelehealthThis doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top HospitalAmerica’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ See hospitals

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Dr. Heger's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Heger

4.6
10 ratings, 6 with a written review
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Joshua
Dr Heger is amazing God blessed those Hands he saved my sons life....
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Joshua Richetti – Mar 02, 2025
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Dr. Heger is a miracle worker. He performed brain surgery on my daughter nearly 8 years ago. She is doing wonderfully due to his skill and expertise. Very kind hearted man too!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
4 others found this helpful
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Oct 16, 2021
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Our child has been Dr. H's patient for a few years. He has always been gentle, kind and has given us hope when others didn't. Our child has a rare brain condition that very few doctors even know about. Not only does Dr. H know about it but he's also a specialist in it! Miranda, his nurse practitioner is also wonderful.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
12 others found this helpful
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Jun 08, 2017
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He doesn't wash his hands when touching my child's head! Who does that? He's incredibly rough with our child to the point of tears and his stitching looks sloppy. He allowed my child's condition get so bad, she was transferred to a different hospital even after we begged him to please give her a CT scan because her screaming indicated this was more than just her being fussy. She was taken in for surgery immediately and reprimanded for not doing more sooner! Not a doctor who cares for children!
What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 other person found this helpful
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evans, ga – Apr 25, 2017
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Great bedside manner, great with kids. Super knowledgeable. He doesn't "talk down" to you the way other surgeons do and he doesn't mind if you ask a million questions. He has always take great care of our child. We travel far to see him because he is the best!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
17 others found this helpful
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Jan 10, 2017
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Such an incredible Neurosurgeon! He really cares about the children he treats. My son adores him! Our whole family adores him. His office staff are wonderful, too. We thank God for Dr. Heger every day!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
17 others found this helpful
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Happy Mom in Augusta, GA – Jan 10, 2017
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care philosophy

Augusta University Health is a world-class health care network offering the most comprehensive care in the region, where your health is our priority. As leaders in patient- and family-centered care, our physicians partner with our patients, their...read more

biography

This physician is accepting telehealth visits. Ian M. Heger is a board-certified pediatric neurosurgeon with a vast amount of experience in clinical practice and academia. Dr. Heger earned his doctor of medicine and served as a resident of neurosurgery...read more
  • Pediatric Neurosurgery

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  • Harvard Medical School - Children's Hospital Boston

    Fellowship Hospital
  • University Of Pennsylvania

    Fellowship Hospital
  • Suny Downstate Medical Center

    Residency Hospital
  • Suny Health Science Center

    Internship Hospital
  • Suny Health Science Center

    Medical School, 1995
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Neurological Surgery®
Neurosurgery
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Medical City Children's Hospital

    7777 Forest Ln
    Dallas, TX 75230
  • Medical City Dallas

    7777 Forest Ln
    Dallas, TX 75230
    Recipient of 23
    hospital awards

    America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ (2025)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    83%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% lower than the national average

    78%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well
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