Dr. Michael James Heck M.D.
Orthopedist
496 PERKINS RD. EXTENDED MEMPHIS TN, 38117About
Dr. Michael Heck is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Memphis, TN. Dr. Heck specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Heck 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
La State Univ Sch of Med In Shreveport, Shreveport La 1979
Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans 1979
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
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Treatments
- Torn Meniscus
- Herniated Disc
- Pain
- Achilles Tendinitis
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- Dr. Paul Matthew Balthrop M.D.5041 Helene Rd Memphis TN 38117