James N Heller, MD
Thoracic Surgery
4.4 out of 5 –
New patient visits
James Heller, M.D., is a board-certified thoracic surgeon who has been serving the local community of central New Jersey for over 20 years, and has recently joined the Hackensack Meridian Medical Group family. Dr. Heller uses a patient-first philosophy and makes it apriority to ensure open communication with patients and families.
As a part of Hackensack Meridian JFK University Medical Center, Dr. Heller has access to the latest technology so he can provide his patients with the innovative care they are seeking.
Prior to joining Hackensack Meridian Medical Group, Dr. Heller was a private practice physician in Edison, NJ and he performed procedures out of JFK University Medical Center and Raritan Bay Medical Center. He was also a Clinical Assistant Professor of Surgery at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of NJ. Dr. Heller is currently a member of the Society of Thoracic Surgeons and a fellow of the American College of Surgeons.
Provider Information
Specialties
Thoracic Surgery
Gender
Male
Languages
English
Age groups seen
Adults
Adults Over 65
Education
Medical School
Rutgers New Jersey Medical School
New England Medical Center
New England Medical Center
Certifications
Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery - American Board of Thoracic Surgery - 1993
Verified Reviews
Rating Breakdown
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Question Breakdown
4.5Explanations Easy to Understand4.3Listened Carefully to You4.6Knew Your Medical History4.7Showed Respect for You4.6Spent Enough Time With You4.5Gave Easy to Understand Instructions
Patient Reviews
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4.4 out of 5
30 ratings,
6 reviews
I would like to say that the visit to Dr. James Heller was very good. He was very rigid with everything he said and explained everything properly. I really appreciate him and I think he's a wonderful, wonderful doctor. He doesn't worry about his time to spend with a patient and that's really important. He took his time and explained everything and he recommended me to another specialist because he's retiring in another couple months, I guess. He wanted me to get good care and he explained everything. I appreciate him and I think I love him because he's such a nice caring doctor. I don't think I love him. I love him at the first time I met him because he's just a natural caring love.
I didn't have to see the doctor because everything is okay with me. I saw him and he explained the situation to me. Thank you.
Dr. Heller has preformed surgery for me in the past. I was very pleased with my outcome. I would highly recommend him to family or friends.
Provider refused to talk about my issue and claimed misunderstanding and he no longer deals with similar issue inspire of scheduled appointment.
Dr. Heller is very knowledgeable and professional. I have been seeing him since 2012. I feel confident in all that he says and suggests. He is an exceptional doctor.
Insurance Coverage
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Aetna
Aetna Better Health
Amerihealth
Cigna
Claritev
Clover Health
Consumer Health Network
Fidelis Care
Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey (Horizon BCBSNJ)
Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey (Horizon NJ Health)
Karna WTC
MagnaCare
Medicaid
Medicare
Oxford Health Plans
QualCare
Railroad Medicare
TRICARE
United Healthcare (UHC)
UnitedHealthcare (UHC) Community Plan
UnitedHealthcare (UHC) Medicare
US Family Health Plan
Wellpoint
Conditions Treated
chylous mass
ventricular myxoma
atrial myxoma resection
aortic valve mass resection
ascending aortic replacement
aortic valve mass
ascending aorta dilation
thoracic outlet decompression
aortic valve sclerosis
aortic arch aneurysm
convergent procedure
aortic valve surgery
aortic ulcer
atrioventricular canal defects
aortic stenosis
median sternotomy
aortic root replacement
bloodless cardiac surgery
left atrial appendage closure
valvular endocarditis
abdominal aneurysm repair
reoperative cardiac surgery
cardiac tumor
collateral vessel closure
valvuloplasty
tube pericardiostomy
tricuspid valve repair
tricuspid valve disease
congenital tricuspid stenosis
tricuspid stenosis
total endoscopic coronary artery bypass grafting
thrombectomy
thoracoabdominal aneurysm
thoracic endovascular aortic repair
thoracic aneurysm repair
spontaneous pneumothorax
septal myectomy
rupture of papillary muscle
rheumatic mitral stenosis
tracheostomy revision
replacement of heart valve
repair tracheoesophageal fistula
pulmonic valve replacement
pulmonary valve stenosis
pulmonary valve disorders
pulmonary thromboendarterectomy
plication of emphysematous bleb
pericardiotomy
pericardiocentesis
percutaneous ventricular septal defect closure
percutaneous atrial septal defect (asd) closure
patent foramen ovale closure
paravalvular leak repair
open biopsy of lung
open biopsy of lesions of mediastinum
open biopsy of bronchus
off pump coronary artery bypass
myocardial bridge
mitral valve stenosis
mitral valve replacement
mitral valve repair
mitral valve prolapse
mitral regurgitation
minimally invasive ventricular septal defect closure
minimally invasive mitral valve repair
minimally invasive coronary bypass surgery
minimally invasive atrial septal defect (asd) closure
minimally invasive cardiac surgery
minimally invasive aortic valve replacement
mediastinitis
mechanical circulatory support
maternal valvular disease
marfan syndrome
lung abscess
ventricular assist device
ross-konno procedure
ischemic cardiomyopathy
intra aortic balloon pump
infundibular pulmonic stenosis
infiltrative disorders of the heart
idiopathic hypertrophic subaortic stenosis
extracorporeal membrane oxygenation
epicardial lead placement
enhanced external counterpulsation therapy eecp
endocardial cushion defect
embolectomy
double aortic arch
circulatory assist devices
chest wall disorder
coronary artery bypass surgery
aortic valve replacement
aortic aneurysm
anomalous pulmonary venous return
anomalous pulmonary artery
anomalies of pulmonary circulation
tracheostomy
pneumothorax
pleurodesis
minimally invasive pulmonary lobectomy
mediastinal mass
mediastinal abscess
malignant effusion
lung volume reduction surgery
lung resection
lung mass
empyema
tracheal stent placement
pleurectomy
tracheal resection
pericardial effusion
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