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Dr. Heather Kistka, MD

Neurosurgery*
3.8 (10)
Map Pin Small Elkhart, IN
Accepting new patients

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Heather Kistka, MD

Dr. Heather Kistka, MD is a Neurosurgery Specialist in Elkhart, IN. They graduated from University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine and is affiliated with Elkhart General Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Kistka an average 3.8 star rating.

Dr. Kistka works at Practice in Elkhart, IN with other offices in Goshen, IN and South Bend, IN. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Anthem 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.

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Dr. Kistka's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Beacon Medical Group North Central Neurosurgery Elkhart
    500 Arcade Ave Ste 200, Elkhart, IN 46514 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (574) 294-8404
  2. 2
    Elkhart General Hospital
    600 East Blvd, Elkhart, IN 46514 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (574) 294-8404
  3. 3
    Beacon Imaging
    2222 Rieth Blvd, Goshen, IN 46526 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (574) 875-1082
  4. 4
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    100 Navarre Pl Ste 6600, South Bend, IN 46601 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (574) 647-8800

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  • Elkhart General Hospital

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    About Dr. Heather Kistka, MD

    Specialties*
    • Neurosurgery

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    • English
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    • 1144464850
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    Education & Certifications

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    • University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine
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    • Neurosurgery
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