Overview
Howard J. Heller, MD is fellowship trained and board certified in Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism. Dr. Heller treats all adult endocrinology disorders, except for reproductive endocrinology. His key interests include mineral disorders such as osteoporosis, kidney stone prevention, metabolic bone disease, disorders of calcium, phosphorus and magnesium. Dr. Heller is also interested in diabetes mellitus, hyperlipidemia and thyroid disorders. Dr. Heller earned his medical degree from the University of Southwestern Medical School in Dallas. He stayed on campus to complete his internship and residency training in Internal Medicine at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center and a fellowship in Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism. Following his fellowship, Dr. Heller joined the University of Texas Southwestern faculty, rising to Associate Professor during his 11 year stay. During that time he treated patients, performed clinical research, published articles and chapters, and taught fellows, house staff and medical students. Dr. Heller is currently welcoming new patients and accepts most insurance plans. The physicians of Endocrinology Specialists of North Texas stay current on the latest discoveries and provide Endocrinology training to residents of Internal Medicine.
Dr. Heller is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hyperparathyroidism, Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, and Type 1 Diabetes (T1D).
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
3417 Gaston Ave, Ste 980, Dallas, TX 75246
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Heller has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Howard J. Heller
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Howard J. Heller?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Howard J. Heller by calling their office at 469-800-8020. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Howard J. Heller a top-rated expert for Hyperparathyroidism?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Howard J. Heller is classified as an Advanced expert for Hyperparathyroidism, 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. Howard J. Heller specialize in?
While Dr. Howard J. Heller is a Endocrinology, they have specific expertise in Hyperparathyroidism, Osteoporosis, and Postmenopausal Osteoporosis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Endocrinology.
Does Dr. Howard J. Heller participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Howard J. Heller has published 1 articles and abstracts on conditions like Hyperparathyroidism. You can view a list of Dr. Howard J. Heller's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Howard J. Heller accept my insurance?
Dr. Howard J. Heller accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 469-800-8020 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.
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- Advanced
- HyperparathyroidismDr. Heller isAdvanced. Learn about Hyperparathyroidism.
- OsteoporosisDr. Heller isAdvanced. Learn about Osteoporosis.
- Postmenopausal OsteoporosisDr. Heller isAdvanced. Learn about Postmenopausal Osteoporosis.
- Experienced
- BoilsDr. Heller isExperienced. Learn about Boils.
- Diabetic NephropathyDr. Heller isExperienced. Learn about Diabetic Nephropathy.
- Diabetic NeuropathyDr. Heller isExperienced. Learn about Diabetic Neuropathy.
- Familial Hypocalciuric Hypercalcemia Type 1
- Familial Isolated HyperparathyroidismDr. Heller isExperienced. Learn about Familial Isolated Hyperparathyroidism.
- Hereditary Paraganglioma-Pheochromocytoma Syndrome