Kathryn A. H. Heim, MD

Areas of Clinical Interest

Hand and Wrist Surgery
Hand Surgery

Board Certified

Hand Surgery
Orthopaedic Surgery

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Biography

Dr. Heim is a double board-certified, fellowship trained orthopaedic hand surgeon. Dr. Heim specializes in operative and nonoperative treatment of conditions of the hand and wrist. The most common procedures she performs treat carpal tunnel syndrome, cubital tunnel syndrome, trigger fingers, ganglion cysts, and fractures of the hand and wrist.

Dr. Heim has a passion for helping her patients improve their quality of life, and she enjoys getting to know them on a personal level. Part of Dr. Heim's treatment philosophy is ensuring her patients feel heard and understood, and she takes the time to explain their condition and options in detail, customizing the treatment plan to each individual patient's needs.

In addition to her clinical work, Dr. Heim enjoys traveling, hiking, swimming, and spending time with her family.

Education

Undergraduate Education University of Pennsylvania Medical School University of Louisville School of Medicine

Training

Residency Training Orthopaedic Surgery, John Peter Smith Hospital, Fort Worth, TX Fellowship Training Hand & Upper Extremity, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA Board Certification Orthopaedic Surgery - American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Subspecialty Certificate in Surgery of the Hand - American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

Locations

Summerfield

17270 SE 109th Terrace Road
Summerfield, FL, 34491
(352) 633-7222

The Villages Brownwood

2955 Brownwood Blvd Suite 403
The Villages, FL, 32163
(352) 633-7222

She was very excellent in explaining about my wrist break and what I have to do

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Dr Heim was efficient in explaining that the pain I was having was temporary and may return. Her handout let me fully understand the nature of my issue and explained in detail why it happened. Excellent experience.

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Dr. Heim was very thorough explaining my injury and which would be the best way to treat it. She went over my xrays with me and took time to listen and answer any questions and concerns I had. I felt very comfortabe with her and am so happy I was recommended to her from the E.R.

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She listened to my concerns and told me to ask questions. I appreciated her taking the time to make me feel comfortable with concerns that others may consider minor

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Dr. Heim is very professional, did a great job diagnosising my problem and treating it.

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Dr Heim did an excellent job on both surgeries of Carpal Tunnel Release. I had minimal to no pain afterwards during recovery and was back to normal activity in 3 weeks. Highly recommend her.

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She did a great job fixing my elbow the pain is gone! Great doctor!

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Husband had carpel tunnel surgery with Dr. Heim. Very professional and knowledgeable. Highly recommend her.

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I was referred to Dr. Heim for an ongoing issue with my finger. She is caring, knowledgeable and compassionate. She made me feel comfortable, listened to my concerns and gave me different suggestions on how best to approach my finger. I would highly recommend her.

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Very happy with Dr. Heim. Second time she helped me with a trigger thumb. So glad she's in Brownwood.

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Dr. Heim is an excellent communicator, providing clear details along with giving the patient opportunity to ask any questions. Her office staff from reception to check out are all pleasant and professional.

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The appointment with Dr. Heim and her staff was enlightening and encouraging. She very patiently performed an examination, verified my condition and explained all the possible treatment options. Dr. Heim made sure that I had no unanswered questions before I left her office. She's kind, patient and compassionate and not afraid to show it. I think she's a class-A doctor!

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Dr. Heim is a great surgeon. She is approachable and professional with an extensive background in neurological surgery, specifically surgical procedures on the ultrafine nerves in the hand(s). Dr. Heim had a great staff who is very friendly and her office follows up on patient care once the procedures have been completed. The office also has excellent rehabilitation personnel and facilities to imp... See More

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Terrific - got me in right away, very professional & courteous staff, Dr. Heim is awesome - no nonsense, very informative & extremely knowledgeable. I highly recommend Dr. Heim!

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Dr. Heim was amazing. Very nice, pleasant and easy to talk to. She explained my husband's surgery and it all went very well. He had his stitches out and it looks great, never really hurt him, just tender and no more Pain!!! And she did some of her studies in KY at UofL where we're from, so that was nice. I love this office. Very organized and nice.

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