Overview
Dr. Heath White is a board-certified physician specializing in pulmonary disease and critical care medicine. His professional interests include chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, lung cancer and critical care. Dr. White is passionate about helping and connecting with his adult patients. Dr. White is a member of the American College of Chest Physicians, the American Thoracic Society and the Society of Critical Care Medicine. He is proud that his research has been published in peer-reviewed journal articles, including The New England Journal of Medicine, The Journal of the American Medical Association and The British Medical Journal . At Baylor Scott & White Health in Temple, Dr. White serves as Chair of the Critical Care Council and is Director of the Intensive Care Unit. Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with family and friends, woodworking, hunting, camping, carpentry and playing pickleball.
Dr. White is highly rated in 17 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Lung Cancer, Gastrostomy, and Advanced Bronchoscopy.
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Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
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- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
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- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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- OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
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- INSURANCE PLAN
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- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- HMO
- POS
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
2401 S 31st St, Temple, TX 76508
Baylor Scott & White Clinic - Temple
Dr. Beckendorf has a background in research in the basic sciences and earned a Master's in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology from Texas A&M University, College Station, TX, prior to attending medical school. Upon completing medical training in 2002, he enjoyed working in pulmonary and critical care private practice for 3 years. In 2005, he began his employment at Baylor Scott and White in Temple, TX, which he considers the best decision of his professional career. He serves as the Medical Director of the Pulmonary Function Laboratory and of the Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program. He is involved in the education of pulmonary and critical care fellows, internal medicine residents and anesthesiology interns as well as medical students. Dr. Beckendorf's areas of expertise include asthma and COPD, interstitial lung disease and pulmonary fibrosis, pleural disease and effusions, pulmonary nodules and thoracic lymphadenopathy, chronic cough, bronchiectasis, cystic fibrosis and Alpha-1 anti-trypsin deficiency, sarcoidosis and autoimmune conditions of the lung, viral, bacterial and fungal pneumonia, occupation-related lung diseases including asbestosis, and lung cancer. Dr. Beckendorf is highly rated in 26 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), and Emphysema.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Heath D. White
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Heath D. White?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Heath D. White by calling their office at 254-724-2111. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Heath D. White a top-rated expert for Lung Metastases?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Heath D. White is classified as an Distinguished expert for Lung Metastases, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Heath D. White specialize in?
While Dr. Heath D. White is a Pulmonary Medicine, they have specific expertise in Lung Metastases, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), and Lung Cancer. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pulmonary Medicine.
Does Dr. Heath D. White accept my insurance?
Dr. Heath D. White accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Baylor Scott & White Health. We recommend calling the office directly at 254-724-2111 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- Lung MetastasesDr. White isDistinguished. Learn about Lung Metastases.
- Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC)Dr. White isDistinguished. Learn about Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC).
- Advanced
- Acute Interstitial PneumoniaDr. White isAdvanced. Learn about Acute Interstitial Pneumonia.
- ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
- EGFR Positive Lung CancerDr. White isAdvanced. Learn about EGFR Positive Lung Cancer.
- GastrostomyDr. White isAdvanced. Learn about Gastrostomy.
- Interstitial Lung DiseaseDr. White isAdvanced. Learn about Interstitial Lung Disease.
- Experienced
- Acquired TracheomalaciaDr. White isExperienced. Learn about Acquired Tracheomalacia.
- Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)
- Advanced BronchoscopyDr. White isExperienced. Learn about Advanced Bronchoscopy.
- Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency (AATD)Dr. White isExperienced. Learn about Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency (AATD).
- AspergillosisDr. White isExperienced. Learn about Aspergillosis.
- AsthmaDr. White isExperienced. Learn about Asthma.