
Overview
Matthew Hefty is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Sterling, Illinois.
Dr. Hefty is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gallbladder Disease, Cholecystitis, Pilonidal Sinus Disease, Small Bowel Resection, and Colostomy.
Dr. Hefty is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 2 peer reviewed articles.
Graduate Institution
Residency
Specialties
Licenses
Board Certifications
Hospital Affiliations
Languages Spoken
Gender
Insurance
Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- PPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- PPO
- HMO
- INDEMNITY
- POS
- PPO
- OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
- OTHER MEDICAID
- STATE MEDICAID
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- MEDICARE DISCOUNT CARD
- MEDICARE PDP
- OTHER MEDICARE
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
1840 1st Avenue, Sterling, IL 61081
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.
Office
Heather Wakefield is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Sterling, Illinois. Dr. Wakefield is highly rated in 18 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Meige Disease, Primary Intestinal Lymphangiectasia, Lymphedema, Hernia Surgery, and Colostomy.
CGH Medical Center
Thomas King is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Sterling, Illinois. Dr. King is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Carotid Artery Disease, Arterial Embolism, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, and Carotid Artery Surgery.
OSF Saint Katharine - Center For Health - General Surgery
David Powers is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Sterling, Illinois. Dr. Powers is highly rated in 21 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Breast Infection, Gallbladder Disease, Colostomy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Powers is board certified in American Board Of Surgery.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Matthew T. Hefty
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Matthew T. Hefty?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Matthew T. Hefty by calling their office at 779-251-6110. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Matthew T. Hefty a top-rated expert for Gallbladder Disease?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Matthew T. Hefty is classified as an Advanced expert for Gallbladder Disease, 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. Matthew T. Hefty specialize in?
While Dr. Matthew T. Hefty is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Gallbladder Disease, Cholecystitis, and Pilonidal Sinus Disease. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.
Does Dr. Matthew T. Hefty participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Matthew T. Hefty has published 2 articles and abstracts on conditions like Gallbladder Disease. You can view a list of Dr. Matthew T. Hefty's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Matthew T. Hefty accept my insurance?
Dr. Matthew T. Hefty accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 779-251-6110 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
- Advanced
- CholecystitisDr. Hefty isAdvanced. Learn about Cholecystitis.
- CholedocholithiasisDr. Hefty isAdvanced. Learn about Choledocholithiasis.
- Gallbladder DiseaseDr. Hefty isAdvanced. Learn about Gallbladder Disease.
- GallstonesDr. Hefty isAdvanced. Learn about Gallstones.
- HerniaDr. Hefty isAdvanced. Learn about Hernia.
- Juvenile AngiofibromaDr. Hefty isAdvanced. Learn about Juvenile Angiofibroma.
- Experienced
- Acrogeria, Gottron TypeDr. Hefty isExperienced. Learn about Acrogeria, Gottron Type.
- AcrospiromaDr. Hefty isExperienced. Learn about Acrospiroma.
- Acute PancreatitisDr. Hefty isExperienced. Learn about Acute Pancreatitis.
- Anal CancerDr. Hefty isExperienced. Learn about Anal Cancer.
- Anal FissureDr. Hefty isExperienced. Learn about Anal Fissure.
- AngiosarcomaDr. Hefty isExperienced. Learn about Angiosarcoma.

