Dan S. Heffez, MD, FRCS

Neurosurgery
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My goal is to improve my patient's quality of life and put my patient’s needs above every other consideration. I try to understand the patient experience based on how the nervous system works and arrange for the most appropriate and effective treatment, both surgical and non-surgical.

My goal is to improve my patient's quality of life and put my patient’s needs above every other consideration. I try to understand the patient experience based on how the nervous system works and…
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About

Dr. Heffez has authored these articles on Chiari.

- explores whether or not there is a relationship between the extent of tonsillar ectopia and the severity of the clinical Chiari syndrome

- examines the relationship between the extent of tonsillar ectopia and the findings and outcomes following Chiari decompression surgery.

Overview

Treatment & Services

Adult Tethered Cord Surgery
Aneurysm Clipping
Brain and Spinal Cord Tumor Resection
Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Shunts
Chiari Decompression
Peripheral Nerve Surgery
Spinal Fusion
Spine Decompression
Spine Discectomy
Spine Surgery
Virtual Visit

Diseases & Conditions

Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM), Brain
Brain Aneurysm
Brain Tumors
Cervical Myelopathy
Cervical Spinal Stenosis
Chiari Malformation
Disc Herniations
Hydrocephalus
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Myelopathy
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Peripheral Nerve Entrapments
Tethered Spinal Cord Syndrome

Ages Seen

Adult
Senior

Languages Spoken

English
French
Italian

Hospital Affiliations

Froedtert Hospital
Froedtert Menomonee Falls Hospital

Locations

11430 N Port Washington Rd
Mequon, WI 53092
1155 North Mayfair Road
Wauwatosa, WI 53226
Mequon Health Center Tosa Health Center

Education & Training

McGill University - Montreal, Quebec - Canada - Doctor of Medicine, Master of Surgery - (1979)

Johns Hopkins University - Baltimore - MD - Residency in Neurosurgery - (1980-1983)

National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke - Bethesda - MD - Fogarty Research Fellow, Laboratory of Neurochemistry - (1983-1985)

Hospital for Sick Children - Toronto - Canada - Chief Resident, Department of Neurosurgery - (1985)

Johns Hopkins University Hospital - Baltimore - MD - Chief Resident, Department of Neurosurgery - (1985-1986)

Board Certifications

Neurosurgery

Patient Reviews

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Ratings

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I am SO HAPPY I went to Froedtert!
I received better testing for my health condition in this 1 visit with Dr. Heffez and his coworker than I did from all 9 surgeons combined (no one in my state, Indiana, specializes in this). Dr. Heffez pointed out another spinal condition I have that has never been brought up by any of the 9 surgeons. It was a dream come true to see someone who gave me factual advice, who didn't dismiss my health problems and concerns, and by doctors who treated me with respect. I have talked to so many of Dr. Heffez's patients and they all love him. I've watched his seminar that is on YouTube many times and saved many of his publications I found in my college library. I think he's such a smart doctor and you can really tell he truly wants to help the people he works on. THANK YOU! I hope one day I can get a good decompression by you and your team of doctors. I won't let anyone else do future surgery on me. Thank you for validating me.
De. Heffez was very thorough and straight to the point. No waste of time!
I'm working on scheduling surgery and the spine care staff throughly explained the surgery to me and gave me the prep wipes too! Dr. Heffez was incredibly professional, understanding, and clear about why I could benefit from surgery.
Dr Dan Heffez is an excellent doctor. I have had my son see many doctors to see if they could help him. And Dr Heffez is the only one that actually took the time to explain where it was all coming from. Thank you so much.
He is the best
Excellent spinal neurosurgeon
Dr Heffez is a wonderful Dr. I could not be happier with my outcome. I am so blessed to have found him as a Dr.
Dr. Heffez has improved my quality of life and I am forever grateful.
The doctor seemed very knowledgeable about the issue I have and what procedure he would want to do to correct the issue. He listened as I shared with him my concerns about the surgery and past experience with a loved one who had the procedure done and didn't do well as a result of having it done.
Front the first point of contact through the appointment I felt heard, I would strongly recommend.
Very friendly and professional. Very timely Answered any questions that I had
My second visit to Dr. Haffez. And I trust him to do another surgery for me, even after all the complications explained that could happen. Very nice staffers!
I finally have hope. A provider who wants to get to the source of my issues, not just give me more meds and tell me be is unable to help.
He was very kind, and knew exactly what the problem was and explained it to me so I understood exactly what was wrong and how to fix it!
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