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Dr. Amy B. Heimberger, MD, PhD

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(Amy Heimberger, MD)

(4 Ratings)

Specializes in: Neurosurgery and General Practice

Washington University School of Medicine (1995)

675 N St Clair Street Galter Pavilion, Ste 20-100
Chicago, IL 60611

(312) 695-8143

Dr. Amy B. Heimberger, MD, PhD is a neurosurgeon in Chicago, IL specializing in neurosurgery and general practice. She graduated from Washington University School of Medicine in 1995 and has 31 years of experience. Dr. Amy B. Heimberger, MD, PhD is affiliated with Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern Medicine, Northwestern Medical Group (NMG), Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center, Center for Human Immunobiology, Northwestern Medicine Lou and Jean Malnati Brain Tumor Institute and Simpson Querrey Center for Neurogenetics.

Office Locations

675 N St Clair Street Galter Pavilion, Ste 20-100
Chicago, IL 60611

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“The combination of WP1066 with radiation in glioma models demonstrated both therapeutic responses and compelling alteration of the immune surveillance within the gliomas which we hope will be...”—"Moleculin Announces Commencement of NIH-Funded Phase 2 Clinical Trial of STAT3 Inhibitor for the Treatment of Glioblastoma (NU 21C06)", KTLA 5, May 2024

“When it rains, it pours... "No, that's a good thing," said Dr. Amy Heimberger, an associate professor in the Department of Neurosurgery at the University of Texasi 1/2M.”—"MURCER'S DRAMATIC BATTLE WITH CANCER", New York Post, May 2008

“The vaccine, designed by Sampson and Dr. Amy Heimberger, a brain surgeon at the M.D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, is fairly simple: It consists of a small fragment of EGFRvIII with a slight...”—"CROSS HAIRS ON A CANCER", Los Angeles Times, January 2008

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Amy B. Heimberger, MD, PhD treated as a neurosurgeon in Chicago, IL during 2012 were radiation therapy and image guided procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Amy B. Heimberger, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	12
image guided procedures	11
radiation therapy	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Amy B. Heimberger, MD, PhD.

**Gender**
Male	12
Female	13

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	11
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Amy B. Heimberger, MD, PhD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	56
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	44
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	60

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Amy B. Heimberger, MD, PhD treated as a neurosurgeon in Chicago, IL during 2014 were radiation therapy and image guided procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Amy B. Heimberger, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

image guided procedures	13
radiation therapy	13

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Amy B. Heimberger, MD, PhD.

**Gender**
Male	11
Female	12

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Amy B. Heimberger, MD, PhD in 2014

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	52

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Amy B. Heimberger, MD, PhD treated as a neurosurgeon in Chicago, IL during 2015 were radiation therapy and image guided procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Amy B. Heimberger, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

image guided procedures	13
radiation therapy	13

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Amy B. Heimberger, MD, PhD.

**Gender**
Male	34
Female	36

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	44
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	44
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Amy B. Heimberger, MD, PhD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	34
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	40
Dementia	0
Cancer	66

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Amy B. Heimberger, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	11

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Amy B. Heimberger, MD, PhD.

**Gender**
Male	15
Female	12

**Age**
From 65 to 74	12
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Amy B. Heimberger, MD, PhD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	74

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Amy B. Heimberger, MD, PhD treated as a neurosurgeon in Chicago, IL during 2017 were radiation therapy and image guided procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Amy B. Heimberger, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

image guided procedures	14
radiation therapy	14

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Amy B. Heimberger, MD, PhD.

**Gender**
Male	16
Female	13

**Age**
From 65 to 74	18
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Amy B. Heimberger, MD, PhD in 2017

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	48
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	55
Dementia	0
Cancer	62

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Amy B. Heimberger, MD, PhD treated as a neurosurgeon in Chicago, IL during 2018 were radiation therapy and image guided procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Amy B. Heimberger, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	15
image guided procedures	32
radiation therapy	32

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Amy B. Heimberger, MD, PhD.

**Gender**
Male	24
Female	35

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	48
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	34
From 75 to 84	12
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Amy B. Heimberger, MD, PhD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	24
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	47
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	25
Dementia	0
Cancer	63

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Amy B. Heimberger, MD, PhD treated as a neurosurgeon in Chicago, IL during 2019 were radiation therapy, image guided procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and cranial surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Amy B. Heimberger, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

cranial surgery	14
doctor visit	17
excision	14
image guided procedures	38
radiation therapy	38
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	14

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Amy B. Heimberger, MD, PhD.

**Gender**
Male	31
Female	39

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	52
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	32
From 75 to 84	24
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Amy B. Heimberger, MD, PhD in 2019

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	26
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	17
Dementia	16
Cancer	63

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Amy B. Heimberger, MD, PhD treated as a neurosurgeon in Chicago, IL during 2020 were radiation therapy and image guided procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Amy B. Heimberger, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

image guided procedures	18
radiation therapy	18

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Amy B. Heimberger, MD, PhD.

**Gender**
Male	16
Female	19

**Age**
From 65 to 74	22
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Amy B. Heimberger, MD, PhD in 2020

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	46
Chronic Kidney Disease	54
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	34
Dementia	0
Cancer	49

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Amy B. Heimberger, MD, PhD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Amy B. Heimberger, MD, PhD in 2022

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Amy B. Heimberger, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Amy B. Heimberger, MD, PhD treated as a neurosurgeon in Chicago, IL were radiation therapy, image guided procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and cranial surgery.

cranial surgery	14
doctor visit	13
excision	14
image guided procedures	19
radiation therapy	19
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	14

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Amy B. Heimberger, MD, PhD.

**Gender**
Male	14
Female	16

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	13
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	4
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0
65 to 74	14

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Amy B. Heimberger, MD, PhD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Amy B. Heimberger, MD, PhD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, cancer and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	10
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	0
Osteoporosis	1
Heart Failure	5
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	4
Diabetes	15
Atrial Fibrillation	0
Dementia	1
Cancer	44

Education & Training

Dr. Amy B. Heimberger, MD, PhD graduated from Washington University School of Medicine in 1995. She completed residency at Duke University Hospital. She is certified by the Neurological Surgery, American Board of Neurological Surgery and has a state license in Illinois.

Medical School: Washington University School of Medicine (1995)

Residency: Duke University Hospital (2002)

Board Certification: Neurological Surgery, American Board of Neurological Surgery

Licensed In: Illinois

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Amy B. Heimberger, MD, PhD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine

Northwestern Medicine

Northwestern Medical Group (NMG)

Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center

Center for Human Immunobiology

Northwestern Medicine Lou and Jean Malnati Brain Tumor Institute

Simpson Querrey Center for Neurogenetics

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Amy B. Heimberger, MD, PhD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 4 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Amy B. Heimberger, MD, PhD from all over the web to help you find the right in Chicago, IL.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Amy B. Heimberger, MD, PhD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation	$6,650 TEMODAR $6,650
Celgene Corporation	$6,543 Marizomid $6,543
Novocure Inc.	$3,000 $3,000
Celularity Inc.	$1,665 $1,665
Monteris Medical Corporation	$125 NeuroBlate $125
Other	$61 ABT 414 $39	Airo $23

**Types of Payments**
Consulting Fee	$10,350
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$6,500
Food and Beverage	$646
Travel and Lodging	$548

Research Payments

Dr. Amy B. Heimberger, MD, PhD has received 3 research payments totaling $108,314.

Biography

Dr. Amy Heimberger is a specialist in general practice and neurosurgery. She is rated highly by her patients. Before completing her residency at Duke University Hospital, Dr. Heimberger attended medical school at Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine. Dr. Heimberger has received the following distinctions: Olivia Kresach Medal of Excellence, BrainUP; PhD Honoris Causa, University of Missour-Columba; and National Cancer Advisory Board, Office of the White House. Her professional affiliations include Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital, Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center, and Delnor Hospital. According to Yext, she is currently accepting new patients at her office in Chicago, IL.

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2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

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2013 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Amy B. Heimberger, MD, PhD in 2013

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Amy B. Heimberger, MD, PhD in 2014

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2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Amy B. Heimberger, MD, PhD in 2015

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2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Amy B. Heimberger, MD, PhD in 2016

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2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Amy B. Heimberger, MD, PhD in 2017

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Amy B. Heimberger, MD, PhD in 2018

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2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Amy B. Heimberger, MD, PhD in 2019

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Amy B. Heimberger, MD, PhD in 2020

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Amy B. Heimberger, MD, PhD in 2021

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Amy B. Heimberger, MD, PhD in 2022

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Amy B. Heimberger, MD, PhD From 2012 - 2022

Education & Training

Affiliations & Hospitals

Ratings & Reviews

General Payments

Research Payments

Biography

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