See All Neurosurgeons in Chicago, IL
Dr. Amy Heimberger, MD Icon-share Share Profile
icon-circle-check
Link Copied!
Profile link copied to clipboard!
Super Profile

Dr. Amy Heimberger, MD

Neurosurgery*
4.9 (17)
Map Pin Small Chicago, IL
Accepting new patients
29 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Amy Heimberger, MD

Dr. Amy Heimberger, MD is a Neurosurgery Specialist in Chicago, IL. They specialize in Neurosurgery, has 29 years of experience, and is board certified in Neurosurgery. They graduated from University of Washington School of Medicine and is affiliated with Northwestern Medicine Woodstock Hospital, Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital, Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital and Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital. Dr. Heimberger, completed a residency at Duke University Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Heimberger an average 4.9 star rating.

Dr. Heimberger works at Northwestern Medicine Lou and Jean Malnati Brain Tumor Institute in Chicago, IL. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

Advertisement
Compare with other Neurosurgery Specialists
Compare Dr. Heimberger with our nearby Neurosurgery Specialists at AdventHealth Chicago
These providers are on the medical staff of AdventHealth Chicago.

Dr. Heimberger's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Northwestern Medicine Lou and Jean Malnati Brain Tumor Institute
    675 N Saint Clair St Ste 18-200, Chicago, IL 60611 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (312) 695-8143

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

Admitting hospitals are where the provider is credentialed to see patients, perform procedures, and send patients for continuous care.

  • Northwestern Medicine Woodstock Hospital
  • Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital
  • Northwestern Memorial Hospital
  • Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital
  • Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital

Experience & Treatment Frequency

NEW FEATURE

What is treatment frequency?

Our treatment frequency feature helps you understand howoften a provider performs or treats a specificprocedure/condition compared to other doctors. Providersrank in one of four frequency categories:

Very HighFrequency
HighFrequency
NormalFrequency
May Perform

Specific procedures/conditions that don’t haveenough data are indicated with “May Perform”. We encourageyou to contact the provider with questions about theirexperience.

Search for conditions or procedures.
Hypothalamus Cancer
Brain Cancer
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)

Treatment frequency



Many providers have expertise treating multiple conditions or procedures. FindCare uses a variety of data sources to determine which conditions or procedures a provider treats and their level of experience.
Hypothalamus Cancer
Brain Cancer
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Astrocytoma
Bone Cancer
Brain and Nervous System Cancer (incl. Gliomas, Astrocytoma, Schwannoma, Medulloblastoma, Chordoma)
Cancer of Cerebral Meninges
Cerebral Edema
Cerebrovascular Disease
Chiari Malformation Type 1
Chiari's Deformity
Cranial Trauma
Epilepsy
  • View other providers who treat Epilepsy
Hydrocephalus
Medulloblastoma
Meningiomas
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteosarcoma
Post-Traumatic Coma
Primary Central Nervous System Lymphoma
Schwannoma
Secondary Malignancies
Spinal Stenosis
Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
Subdural Hemorrhage
Traumatic Brain Injury
Brain Surgery
Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Shunt - Insertion, Repair or Removal
Craniectomy
Craniectomy, Craniotomy, Surgery of Skull Base, Neuroendoscopy
Craniotomy
Destruction of Brain Tumor
Skull Base Surgery
Somatic Nerve Block
Stereotactic Radiosurgery
Stereotactic Radiosurgery, Spinal or Cranial
Stereotaxis
Check your insurance
    Close Icon
    Please double-check when making an appointment.

    View All Accepted Carriers

    • Aetna
    • Anthem
    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas
    • Blue Cross Blue Shield
    • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
    • Cigna
    • First Health
    • Humana

    * Please verify this information when scheduling an appointment.

    Ratings & Reviews
    Reviews are displayed in date order and collected from patients who have agreed to reporting accurate and fair reviews. Providers with no reviews may have a new FindCare profile, or no submitted reviews on FindCare yet.

    Learn more about how FindCare's ratings and reviews work

    4.9
    Average provider rating
    Based on 17 ratings
    Patient Ratings (17)
    5 Star
    (16)
    4 Star
    (0)
    3 Star
    (1)
    2 Star
    (0)
    1 Star
    (0)
    Leave a review

    How was your appointment with Dr. Heimberger?

    Read more reviews on Healthgrades
    Photo: Dr. Amy Heimberger, MD
    How would you rate your experience with Dr. Amy Heimberger, MD?
    • Likelihood of recommending Dr. Heimberger to family and friends

    Dr. Heimberger's Office & Staff

    • Ease of scheduling urgent appointments
    • Office environment, cleanliness, comfort, etc.
    • Staff friendliness and courteousness
    • Total wait time (waiting & exam rooms)

    Experience with Dr. Heimberger

    • Level of trust in provider's decisions
    • How well provider explains medical condition(s)
    • How well provider listens and answers questions
    • Hpends appropriate amount of time with patients

    Tell Us About Yourself

    • Your gender:
    • Your age group:
    • Number of office visits you've had in the last 2 years:

    Finish Here

    • How would you like to confirm your survey information?
      Standard text messaging and data rates may apply.
    Thank you for sharing your feedback about Dr. Amy Heimberger, MD.

    About Dr. Amy Heimberger, MD

    Specialties*
    • Neurosurgery

    • *Healthline does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.
    Specialties*
    Years of Experience
    • 29 years of experience
    Years of Experience
    Years of experience represents how long a provider has been practicing in their field since graduating from medical school. Not all providers will have this information available.

    Languages Spoken
    • English
    Languages Spoken
    NPI Number
    • 1235220955
    NPI Number
    A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique 10-digit identifier issued by the government to healthcare providers.

    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Duke University Hospital
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • Duke University Hospital
    Residency
    Internship
    • Duke University Hospital
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • University of Washington School of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Neurosurgery
    Board Certifications
    What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

    A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Dr. Amy Heimberger, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Heimberger is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Heimberger has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Heimberger works at Northwestern Medicine Lou and Jean Malnati Brain Tumor Institute in Chicago, IL. View the full address on Dr. Heimberger’s profile.

    17 patients have reviewed Dr. Heimberger. The overall rating for this provider is 4.9. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Heimberger.

    Whether a person prefers to schedule an appointment online or over the phone with Dr. Heimberger, there are benefits to both methods. A person calling to schedule an with Dr. Heimberger appointment can ask questions about the practice, provider availability, conditions treated, procedures performed, and if their insurance carrier is accepted. While online scheduling is quicker, easier, allows one to view a wide range of appointment times, and may provide the ability to sync with a personal calendar.

    Are you Dr. Amy Heimberger, MD?

    Claim your profile through Healthgrades to keep it updated and reach more patients.

    It’s free and only takes a minute.

    CLAIM MY PROFILE

    Search

    Primary Care
    Close Icon