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Dr. James Heger graduated from Georgetown University Of Medicine in 1972.
Dr. Heger has two offices in Indiana where he specializes in Cardiology, Cardiac Surgery, General Surgery and Internal Medicine. Learn more.
Dr. Heger works with one hundred and fifty-four doctors including Dr. Hollace Chastain and Dr. Stephanie Ruales.
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Specialties
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Cardiology
Dr. Heger, a cardiologist in Huntington, is qualified to care for the heart and cardiovascular system. Dr. Heger may see patients for indicators like breathlessness, dizziness or chest pains, among others. Heart conditions diagnosed and treated by a cardiologist may include heart failure, heart aneurysms, coronary artery disease, rheumatic heart disease, arrhythmia, angina and congenital heart defects, among others.
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Cardiac Surgery
Dr. James Heger is a cardiac surgeon dedicated to the surgical treatment of cardiovascular and heart ailments. These may include rheumatic, ischemic, endocarditis, atherosclerosis, and valvular, or congenital heart disease. Dr. Heger may conduct procedures such as heart transplant surgery, coronary artery bypass, surgical implantation of pacemakers and defibrillators, or heart valve repair.
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General Surgery
As a general surgeon in Indiana, Dr. Heger performs a range of of surgeries and operations, usually focusing on areas and organs of the abdomen and their related organs. Dr. Heger may utilize invasive or minimally-invasive surgical techniques, with the latter reducing recovery time and stress on the patient's body.
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Internal Medicine
The specialty of internal medicine is an area of primary care for adults. Dr. Heger specializes in diagnosing and treating cross-system illnesses that may affect multiple organ systems. He may also refer patients to specialist physicians when medically needed. For instance, patients with serious heart problems could be referred to a cardiologist for further diagnostic tests or therapies.
Education & Training
Medical School
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Georgetown University School of Medicine
MD • 1972
Hospital Affiliations
- Parkview Hospital
- Cameron Memorial Hospital
- Community Hospital of Lagrange County, Inc.
- Community Hospital of Noble County Inc
- Iom Health System Lp
Languages Spoken
- English