Dr. Thomas Heggen is a Vascular Surgeon based in the Buffalo Grove area with an esteemed career in the health care field.
Educational Background
Dr. Thomas Heggen has always had a passion for helping others. Long before he gained the ‘Dr.’ honorific, he found himself curiously intrigued by the medical field. Even in his undergraduate studies, he laid down the foundation for his career as a surgeon. In 1979, he graduated from undergraduate studies earning him a Bachelor of Science in Biomedical and Medical Engineering. Almost immediately following commencement, he was accepted into the Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine at UI. In 1983, he walked across the University’s stage in acceptance of his Doctor of Medicine (MD).
Specialization and Areas of Practice
Operating in the Buffalo Grove area, Dr. Thomas Heggen performs procedures at both Presence St. Joseph Hospital and Presence St. Joseph Medical Center. Since 2008, he has stood as the Medical Director at Northshore Medical Center and Eterna MedSpa and Laser Vein.
Dr. Thomas Heggen specializes in:
- Vascular Surgery
- Cosmetic Surgery
- Aesthetic Surgery
As a vascular surgeon, Dr. Thomas Heggen performs a variety of surgical and non-surgical treatments. Through his work, he is able to detect, evaluate and treat various complications and diseases of the circulatory system. Areas focused on include the arteries, blood vessels and veins. Procedures performed include plaque removal from the arteries, surgery to prevent aneurysms, heart attacks, coronary artery disease and various other conditions related to the circulatory system. He also treats varicose veins and performs various cosmetic and integrative medicine procedures. Dr. Heggen also offers hormone replacement therapy.
Recognition in the Medical Field
The bulk of Dr. Thomas Heggen’s cosmetic, aesthetic and integrative medicine practices are carried out at Your Medicos, S.C. There he stands as Director and Cosmetic Surgeon. In 2014, he received the honor of a Patients’ Choice award. This token of recognition was the result of his fantastic reputation amongst his patients, both past and present.
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