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Dr. William Heitman, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgery*
5.0 (52)
Map Pin Small Fort Pierce, FL
Accepting new patients
39 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. William Heitman, MD

Dr. William Heitman, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgery Specialist in Fort Pierce, FL. They specialize in Cardiothoracic Surgery, has 39 years of experience, and is board certified in Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery. They graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine and is affiliated with HCA Florida Lawnwood Hospital. Dr. Heitman, completed a residency at Long Island Jewish Medical Center. Patients rated Dr. Heitman an average 5.0 star rating.

Dr. Heitman works at HCA Florida Heart and Vascular Care - Lawnwood in Fort Pierce, FL. 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.

Dr. Heitman's Office Locations

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    HCA Florida Heart and Vascular Care - Lawnwood
    2100 Nebraska Ave Ste 201, Fort Pierce, FL 34950 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions
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Acute Coronary Syndrome
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Aortic Valve Disease
Atrial Fibrillation
Carotid Artery Disease
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Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
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Lung Cancer
Mitral Valve Disease
Mitral Valve Regurgitation
Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
Pleural Effusion
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Thromboendarterectomy or Excision of Infected Graft
Valve Repair or Replacement (Aortic, Mitral, Tricuspid, and Pulmonary)
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Benign Lung Neoplasms
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Cerebral Artery Thrombosis
Congenital Aortic Valve Disorders
Congenital Heart Defects
Congestive Heart Failure
Cor Pulmonale
Coronary Artery Dissection
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
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Esophageal Diverticulum
Hypertensive Heart without Failure
Interstitial Lung Disease
Lung Abscess
Mediastinal Tumors
Metastatic Respiratory System Cancer
Mitral and Aortic Valve Disorder
Mitral Valve Stenosis
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Noninfective Endocarditis
Nonrheumatic Mitral Stenosis
Nonrheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Partial Lung Collapse
Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO)
Pericardial Disease
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Pleural Cancer
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Aneurysm Repair
Aortic Arch Repair
Aortic Repair
Aortic Valve Bicuspidization
Atherectomy
Atrial Tissue Ablation
Bronchoscopy
Bronchoscopy with Robotic Assist
Carotid Artery Stent Placement
Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA) or Excision of Infected Graft
Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Decortication and Pleurectomy
Excision of Esophageal Lesion
Heart Defect Repair
Heart Valvuloplasty of Mitral Valve Without Replacement
Impella Device
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Insertion of Epicardial Lead for Pacemaker or Cardioverter and Defibrillator
Insertion of Left Ventricular Lead for Pacemaker or Cardioverter and Defibrillator
Lobectomy of Lung with Robotic Assist
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Mitral Valve Prosthetic Implantation
Mitral Valve Repair
Mitral Valve Replacement
Mitral Valve Surgery
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Open Lobectomy
Open Lung Removal
Open Lung Resection or Removal
Open Segmentectomy
Open Thymectomy
Pacemaker Insertion or Replacement
Pancoast Tumor Excision
Partial Lobectomy
Port Placements or Replacements
Puncture Aspiration
Removal or Revision of Pacemaker or Cardioverter and-or Defibrillator
Resection of Cardiac Tumor
Thoracoscopic Lobectomy
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Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection
Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection Robotic Assist
Tracheal Surgery
Tricuspid Valve Surgery
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    • Aetna
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    • Blue Cross Blue Shield
    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida
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    • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
    • Cigna
    • Coventry Health Care
    • Coventry Health Care of Florida
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    • Humana
    • Midwest Health Plan
    • MultiPlan
    • UnitedHealthCare

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    Ratings & Reviews

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    About Dr. William Heitman, MD

    Specialties*
    • Cardiothoracic Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 39 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1184631764
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Long Island Jewish Medical Center
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    Residency
    • Long Island Jewish Medical Center
    Residency
    Internship
    • Long Island Jewish Medical Center
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery
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    Hospital Affiliations

    • HCA Florida Lawnwood Hospital

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

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

    Dr. Heitman works at HCA Florida Heart and Vascular Care - Lawnwood in Fort Pierce, FL. View the full address on Dr. Heitman’s profile.

    52 patients have reviewed Dr. Heitman. The overall rating for this provider is 5.0. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Heitman.

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