Overview
Dr. Hetrick has been practicing neurology in Ahwatukee since 1998. He received his neurology training at Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington, DC as well as at the Medical College of Virginia in Richmond. He spent 12 years in the U.S. Army as a Medical Officer treating service related injuries including head injury. He is fellowship trained in Headache and Migraine at the prestigious Barrow Neurology in Phoenix. Dr. Hetrick has been involved in numerous medical research studies involving new treatments for migraine. He serves as a speaker for Allergan and trains fellow neurologists on proper injection techniques of Botox. He continues to see veterans for evaluation of blast related head injury and is one of the few neurologists nationwide approved by the NFL to evaluate retired NFL players for chronic traumatic encephalopathy.At Foothills Neurology we take a professional and caring approach to the treatment of our patients. We are sympathetic to our patient?s concerns and needs. The staff at Foothills Neurology treat a variety of neurological issues and take a special interest in treating headache patients. Please contact our office at 480-961-2365 to see how we can help you.
Dr. Hetrick is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dysembryoplastic Neuroepithelial Tumors (DNET). His top areas of expertise are Migraine, Migraine with Brainstem Aura, Charles Bonnet Syndrome, and Neuralgia.
His clinical research consists of participating in 2 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
Insurance
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Accepted insurance plans:
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- HMO
- INDEMNITY
- POS
- PPO
- OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
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- HMO
- PPO
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- POS
- PPO
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- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
4530 E Muirwood Dr, Ste 111, Phoenix, AZ 85048
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
2 Clinical Trials
Barrow Epilepsy Program
My mission, along with the St. Joseph Medical Group, is to focus on innovative clinical care and the pursuit of excellence through scholarly activities. This allows me to provide patients with state-of-the-art patient services and exceptional patient experiences. Dr. Shvarts is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dysembryoplastic Neuroepithelial Tumors (DNET). His top areas of expertise are Seizures, Dysembryoplastic Neuroepithelial Tumors (DNET), Brain Stem Cancer, and Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure.
Barrow Brain And Spine
Michael Lawton is a Neurologist and a Neurosurgery provider in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Lawton is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dysembryoplastic Neuroepithelial Tumors (DNET). His top areas of expertise are Arteriovenous Malformation, Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, Brain Aneurysm, Extracranial-Intracranial Bypass Surgery, and Cerebral Artery Bypass Surgery. Dr. Lawton is currently accepting new patients.
Petznick Stroke Center At Barrow Neurological Institute
Lynn Ashby is a Neurologist in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Ashby is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dysembryoplastic Neuroepithelial Tumors (DNET). Her top areas of expertise are Glioma, Glioblastoma, Astrocytoma, Stent Placement, and Transmyocardial Revascularization. Dr. Ashby is currently accepting new patients.
Areas of Expertise
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Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- MigraineDr. Hetrick isDistinguished. Learn about Migraine.
- Migraine with Brainstem AuraDr. Hetrick isDistinguished. Learn about Migraine with Brainstem Aura.
- Advanced
- Aromatic L-Amino Acid Decarboxylase (AADC) Deficiency
- Cerebellar DegenerationDr. Hetrick isAdvanced. Learn about Cerebellar Degeneration.
- Charles Bonnet SyndromeDr. Hetrick isAdvanced. Learn about Charles Bonnet Syndrome.
- Cluster HeadacheDr. Hetrick isAdvanced. Learn about Cluster Headache.
- Dopa-Responsive DystoniaDr. Hetrick isAdvanced. Learn about Dopa-Responsive Dystonia.
- Drug Induced DyskinesiaDr. Hetrick isAdvanced. Learn about Drug Induced Dyskinesia.
- Experienced
- Accessory Deep Peroneal NerveDr. Hetrick isExperienced. Learn about Accessory Deep Peroneal Nerve.
- Alzheimer's DiseaseDr. Hetrick isExperienced. Learn about Alzheimer's Disease.
- Arachnoid CystsDr. Hetrick isExperienced. Learn about Arachnoid Cysts.
- Brain AneurysmDr. Hetrick isExperienced. Learn about Brain Aneurysm.
- Brain Stem CancerDr. Hetrick isExperienced. Learn about Brain Stem Cancer.
- Central Pain SyndromeDr. Hetrick isExperienced. Learn about Central Pain Syndrome.