Expertise in
7
conditions
Expertise in
7
conditions

Overview

Kenneth Heym is a Pediatrics provider in Fort Worth, Texas. Dr. Heym is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL), Leukemia, Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis, and Reticulohistiocytoma.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 36 peer reviewed articles and participating in 23 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Graduate Institution

Vanderbilt University (1999)

Residency

Children's Hospital of NY - Presbyterian (2002)

Specialties

Pediatrics

Licenses

Pediatric Hematology-Oncology in TX

Fellowships

Baylor COM at Houston - Urology (2005)

Hospital Affiliations

Texas Health Fort Worth

Languages Spoken

English
Spanish

Gender

Male

Insurance

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Baylor Scott & White Health
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
CareFirst
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Community Health Choice
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE SNP
Cook Children's Health Plan
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
FirstCare
  • HMO
Friday Health

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Health Care Services Corporation
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medica
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Medicare
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Scott and White Health
  • HMO
  • POS
Superior Health Plan
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
TeamCare
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
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Locations

Cook Children's Medical Center-Dept of Hematology & Oncology
1500 Cooper St, 5th Fl, Fort Worth, TX 76104

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Heym 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.

Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP)
Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1)

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.


23 Clinical Trials

A Phase II Trial of Epigenetic Priming in Patients With Newly Diagnosed Acute Myeloid Leukemia
Total Therapy XVII for Newly Diagnosed Patients With Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia and Lymphoma
A Phase III Randomized Trial Investigating Bortezomib (NSC# 681239) on a Modified Augmented BFM (ABFM) Backbone in Newly Diagnosed T-Lymphoblastic Leukemia (T-ALL) and T-Lymphoblastic Lymphoma (T-LLy)
Risk-Stratified Randomized Phase III Testing of Blinatumomab (NSC#765986) in First Relapse of Childhood B-Lymphoblastic Leukemia (B-ALL)
A Randomized Phase 3 Study of Brentuximab Vedotin (SGN-35) for Newly Diagnosed High-Risk Classical Hodgkin Lymphoma (cHL) in Children and Young Adults
A Phase III Randomized Trial for Newly Diagnosed High Risk B-Lymphoblastic Leukemia (B-ALL) Including a Stratum Evaluating Dasatinib (NSC#732517) in Patients With Ph-like Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitor (TKI) Sensitive Mutations
A Phase 3 Trial Investigating Blinatumomab (NSC# 765986) in Combination With Chemotherapy in Patients With Newly Diagnosed Standard Risk or Down Syndrome B-Lymphoblastic Leukemia (B-ALL) and the Treatment of Patients With Localized B-Lymphoblastic Lymphoma (B-LLy)
International Phase 3 Trial in Philadelphia Chromosome-Positive Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (Ph+ALL) Testing Imatinib in Combination With Two Different Cytotoxic Chemotherapy Backbones
Risk-Stratified Therapy for Acute Myeloid Leukemia in Down Syndrome
Treatment of Patients With Newly Diagnosed Standard Risk B-Lymphoblastic Leukemia (B-ALL) or Localized B-Lineage Lymphoblastic Lymphoma (B-LLy)
A Groupwide Pilot Study to Test the Tolerability and Biologic Activity of the Addition of Azacitidine (IND# 133688, NSC# 102816) to Chemotherapy in Infants With Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL) and KMT2A(MLL) Gene Rearrangement
A Phase III Study for Patients With Newly Diagnosed Acute Promyelocytic Leukemia (APL) Using Arsenic Trioxide and All-Trans Retinoic Acid
A Phase II Study of Therapy for Pediatric Relapsed or Refractory Precursor B-Cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia and Lymphoma
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Kenneth M. Heym

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Kenneth M. Heym?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Kenneth M. Heym by calling their office at 682-885-7379. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Kenneth M. Heym a top-rated expert for Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL)?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Kenneth M. Heym is classified as an Distinguished expert for Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL), 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. Kenneth M. Heym specialize in?

While Dr. Kenneth M. Heym is a Pediatrics, they have specific expertise in Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL), Leukemia, and Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pediatrics.

Does Dr. Kenneth M. Heym participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Kenneth M. Heym has published 36 articles and abstracts on conditions like Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL). You can view a list of Dr. Kenneth M. Heym's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Kenneth M. Heym accept my insurance?

Dr. Kenneth M. Heym accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 682-885-7379 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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