Overview
Takijah Heard, MD, a pediatric neurologist and epileptologist at Endeavor Health, provides specialized care for children with seizures and developmental delays. Drawing on training from the University of Chicago and Harvard hospitals, she partners with families to ensure each child receives the support and education they need to reach their fullest potential. Dr. Heard brings compassion and clinical expertise to every step of the care journey, from diagnosis through long-term treatment.
Dr. Heard is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Seizures, Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+), Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, and Epilepsy Juvenile Absence.
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 2 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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3232 Lake Ave., Suite 330, Wilmette, IL 60091
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. Takijah Heard
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Takijah Heard?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Takijah Heard by calling their office at 847-570-2577. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Takijah Heard a top-rated expert for Seizures?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Takijah Heard is classified as an Advanced expert for Seizures, 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. Takijah Heard specialize in?
While Dr. Takijah Heard is a Pediatric Neurology, they have specific expertise in Seizures, Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+), and Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pediatric Neurology.
Does Dr. Takijah Heard participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Takijah Heard has published 2 articles and abstracts on conditions like Seizures. You can view a list of Dr. Takijah Heard's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Takijah Heard accept my insurance?
Dr. Takijah Heard accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 847-570-2577 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Advanced
- Absence SeizureDr. Heard isAdvanced. Learn about Absence Seizure.
- AphantasiaDr. Heard isAdvanced. Learn about Aphantasia.
- Autism Spectrum DisorderDr. Heard isAdvanced. Learn about Autism Spectrum Disorder.
- Benign Rolandic EpilepsyDr. Heard isAdvanced. Learn about Benign Rolandic Epilepsy.
- EpilepsyDr. Heard isAdvanced. Learn about Epilepsy.
- Epilepsy Juvenile AbsenceDr. Heard isAdvanced. Learn about Epilepsy Juvenile Absence.
- Experienced
- Aicardi SyndromeDr. Heard isExperienced. Learn about Aicardi Syndrome.
- Auditory Processing DisorderDr. Heard isExperienced. Learn about Auditory Processing Disorder.
- CHARGE SyndromeDr. Heard isExperienced. Learn about CHARGE Syndrome.
- Corpus Callosum AgenesisDr. Heard isExperienced. Learn about Corpus Callosum Agenesis.
- Cortical DysplasiaDr. Heard isExperienced. Learn about Cortical Dysplasia.
- Delayed GrowthDr. Heard isExperienced. Learn about Delayed Growth.