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Dr. Takijah Tiffany Heard, MD

(Dr. Takijah T. Heard, MD)

(90 Ratings)

Specializes in: Pediatric Neurology

University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine (2006)

Professional interests include: epilepsy, general neurology, electroencephalography (EEG), and more.

3232 Lake Avenue Suite 330
Wilmette, IL 60091

(847) 570-2577

Dr. Takijah Tiffany Heard, MD is a pediatric neurologist in Wilmette, IL specializing in pediatric neurology. She graduated from University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine in 2006 and has 19 years of experience. Dr. Takijah Tiffany Heard, MD is affiliated with NorthShore, Northwest Community Healthcare and Endeavor Health Medical Group.

Office Locations

Address:

3232 Lake Avenue Suite 330
Wilmette, IL 60091

Address:

1500 Cooper Street
Fort Worth, TX 76104

In The News (see more mentions in the news)

"By Coincidence, Joliet Mother and Son both Have Seizure Disorders", NorthShore

"1 in 100 People Experience Epilepsy", NorthShore

"Hacking the Human Body", NorthShore

electroencephalography (EEG)	55

**Gender**
Male	29
Female	36

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	36
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	13
From 75 to 84	18
85 and over	11
Less than 65	23

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	45
Ischemic Heart Disease	60
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	49
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	45
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	28
Diabetes	51
Dementia	45
Cancer	0

electroencephalography (EEG)	33

**Gender**
Male	23
Female	24

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	21
Black	14
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	19
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	12

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	47
Ischemic Heart Disease	57
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	62
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	53
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	51
Dementia	55
Cancer	0

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2014

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Takijah Tiffany Heard, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Takijah Tiffany Heard, MD treated as a pediatric neurologist in Wilmette, IL were electroencephalography (EEG).

electroencephalography (EEG)	44

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2014

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Takijah Tiffany Heard, MD.

**Gender**
Male	5
Female	6

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	1
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	6
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	2
85 and over	1
Less than 65	3
65 to 74	3

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Takijah Tiffany Heard, MD From 2013 - 2014

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Takijah Tiffany Heard, MD treated were hypertension, chronic kidney disease, high cholesterol and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	16
High Cholesterol	13
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	13
Depression	8
Chronic Kidney Disease	12
Asthma	0
Osteoporosis	0
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	3
Diabetes	11
Atrial Fibrillation	0
Cancer	0
Dementia	11

Education & Training

Dr. Takijah Tiffany Heard, MD graduated from University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine in 2006. She completed residency at Children's Hospital Boston. She is certified by the Board Certification: Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology and has a state license in Illinois.

Medical School: University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine (2006)

Residency: Children's Hospital Boston

Board Certification: Board Certification: Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology

Licensed In: Illinois

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Takijah Tiffany Heard, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

NorthShore

Northwest Community Healthcare

Endeavor Health Medical Group

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Takijah Tiffany Heard, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 90 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Takijah Tiffany Heard, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Wilmette, IL.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Takijah Tiffany Heard, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Jazz Pharmaceuticals Inc.	$16,948 Epidiolex $16,907	$41
EISAI INC.	$6,221 Fycompa $6,201	Banzel $20
Cyberonics, Inc.	$4,656 VNS Therapy $4,656
NeuroPace, Inc.	$999 RNS System $999
Mallinckrodt LLC	$429 ACTHAR $429
Other	$1,070 OXTELLAR XR $287	SABRIL $143	Epidiolex $71	Briviact $58	ICP EXPRESS $43	Other $469

**Types of Payments**
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$20,510
Consulting Fee	$3,465
Food and Beverage	$3,412
Travel and Lodging	$1,265
Education	$1,047
Other	$625

Biography

Dr. Takijah Heard is a specialist in pediatric neurology. On average, patients gave Dr. Heard a rating of 5.0 stars (out of 5). Her areas of expertise consist of general neurology, migraine, and epilepsy. She is a graduate of the University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine. For her professional training, Dr. Heard completed residency programs at Advocate Christ Medical Center, Oak Lawn and Children's Hospital Boston. Her hospital/clinic affiliations include Northwest Community Healthcare and NorthShore.