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Dr. Michael Heeg, MD

Ophthalmology*
3.6 (5)
Map Pin Small Torrance, CA
Accepting new patients
26 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Michael Heeg, MD

Dr. Michael Heeg, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Torrance, CA. They specialize in Ophthalmology, has 26 years of experience, and is board certified in Ophthalmology. They graduated from Temple University Lewis Katz School of Medicine and is affiliated with Sunrise Hospital And Medical Center. Dr. Heeg, completed a residency at Tulane University Hospital And Clinic. Patients rated Dr. Heeg an average 3.6 star rating.

Dr. Heeg works at Practice in Torrance, CA with other offices in Los Angeles, CA. They frequently treat conditions like Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration and Hypertensive Retinopathy along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Anthem Blue Cross 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. Heeg's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Office
    4201 Torrance Blvd Ste 220, Torrance, CA 90503 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (310) 944-9393
  2. 2
    Office
    1414 S Grand Ave Ste 105, Los Angeles, CA 90015 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (310) 944-9393

Hospital Affiliations
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  • Sunrise Hospital And Medical Center

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Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
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Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Hypertensive Retinopathy
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Diabetic Retinopathy
Macular or Retinal Edema
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Retinoschisis
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Foreign Body in Eye
Glaucoma
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Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Acute Endophthalmitis
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Blepharitis
Cataract
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Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit
Corneal Diseases
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Disorder of Choroid
Drusen
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Dry Eyes
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Endophthalmitis
Eye Cancer
Eyelid Disorders
Floaters
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Keratitis
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Lazy Eye
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Macular Hole
Pinguecula
Progressive High Myopia
Retinal Cysts
Retinal Neovascularization
Senile Cataracts
Serous Detachment Retina
Shingles
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Tear Duct Disorders
Vitreous Hemorrhage
Cornea Surgery
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Repair of Retinal Detachment or Retinal Tear
Vitrectomy (incl. Macular Hole Repair)
Vitreoretinal Surgery
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Bell's Palsy
Blind Hypotensive Eye
Blindness
Chalazion
Chorioretinal Scars
Chorioretinitis
Choroidal Hemorrhage Rupture
Chronic Endophthalmitis
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Contusion of the Eyeball
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Diabetic Cataracts
Diplopia
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Dislocation of Lens
Disseminated Chorioretinitis and Disseminated Retinochoroiditis
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Entropion
Esotropia
Eye Infections
Eyeball Contusion
Foveal and Macular Hypoplasia
Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Harada's Disease
Herpetic Keratitis
Hyphema
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Hypotony of Eye
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Iridocyclitis
Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Malignant Neoplasm of Eye
Non-Magnetic Retained Intraocular Foreign Body
Ocular Hypertension
Optic Neuritis
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Pituitary Gland Cancer
Posterior Scleritis
Pterygium
Purulent Endophthalmitis
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Ischemia
Retinal Telangiectasia
Retinal Vasculitis
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
Sarcoidosis
Stye
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Temporal Arteritis
Trichiasis
Uveitis and Iridocyclitis
Visual Field Defects
B-Scan Ultrasound
Destruction of Lesion of Retina and Choroid
Eye Examination
Eye Test
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Farnsworth Lantern Test
Iridotomy
Ocular Prosthetics
Paracentesis of Anterior Eye
Ultrasound
Vision Screening
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    About Dr. Michael Heeg, MD

    Specialties*
    • Ophthalmology

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    Years of Experience
    • 26 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Spanish
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    NPI Number
    • 1972555142
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • University of Kentucky College of Medicine
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • Tulane University Hospital And Clinic
    Residency
    Internship
    • Reading Hospital
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • Temple University Lewis Katz School of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Ophthalmology
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    Dr. Michael Heeg, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Heeg is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

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    Dr. Heeg has seen patients for Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration and Hypertensive Retinopathy, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Heeg on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    5 patients have reviewed Dr. Heeg. The overall rating for this provider is 3.6. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Heeg.

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