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Dr. Stephen Heitner, MD

Dr. Stephen Heitner, MD

Cardiology*
25+ years of experience

Dr. Stephen Heitner, MD is a cardiologist in Portland, OR and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of the Witwatersrand Medical School in 1999. He is affiliated with medical facilities OHSU Hospital-Marquam Hill Campus and Providence Portland Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

4.2 Star Rating
Based on 5 reviews 4.2 Star Rating (5 reviews)

Practice

9427 SW Barnes Rd Ste 495 Portland, OR 97225
(503) 216-1661

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Heitner is affiliated with OHSU Hospital-Marquam Hill Campus Portland, a highly rated and top awarded hospital for cardiology.

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Heitner specializes in the area of Cardiovascular Disease. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ • See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Heitner's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Heitner

4.2
5 ratings, 4 with a written review
5 star
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3 star
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1 star
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We have found Dr. Heitner to be inaccessible by telephone and appointments. He only sees patients one day per week, and his appointment calendar is easily log jammed for several months. A nurse coordinator does most of his communication with patients; and this is not an optimal way to treat patients. He will only consult with a patient about their needs sporadically. Definitely a hands-off doctor. Can not recommend his services in good conscience. Various family & friends initially recommended him, but he has fallen out of their good graces too. Very unfortunate.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
Helpful
Nov 27, 2019
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If you have HCM I would urge you to visit Dr. Heitner - period. Great cardiologist who diagnosed and treated the issues that I have after others could not - and I have had the opportunity to be treated at Emory in Atlanta and the UW in Seattle. Can be tough to get an appointment unless it's urgent but other than that no complaints. He a good physician with an excellent staff.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Vancouver, WA – Jun 13, 2017
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Dr Heitner is a cardiologist at OHSU. He took a "do no harm" risk adverse approach to the arterial blockage in my heart. We are treating with benign medications that may reverse the blockage. I like this option better than implanting a stent and blood thinners with the risk of redeveloping a blockage. He is the first doctor to recommend Ubiquinol to avoid side effects of statins (works for me). He is very busy. His staff is excellent in supporting the treatment plan that he established.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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portland, or – Mar 30, 2017
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An outstanding physician. Listens carefully and respectfully, explains options and potential tradeoffs clearly, incorporates patient's emotional well-being into decision making. His office is unbelievably responsive to questions and appointment needs. One of the best doctors I have ever been treated by.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Mar 16, 2017
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About Me

biography

Dr. Stephen Heitner, MD is a cardiologist in Portland, OR and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of the Witwatersrand Medical School in 1999. He is affiliated with medical facilities OHSU Hospital-Marquam...read more

  • Cardiology

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  • University Of The Witwatersrand Medical School

    Medical School, 1999
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
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Cardiovascular Disease
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Locations

Practice

Heart RHYTHM Consultants P.C.9427 SW Barnes Rd Ste 495 Portland, OR 97225
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • OHSU Hospital-Marquam Hill Campus

    3181 SW Sam Jackson Park Rd
    Portland, OR 97239
    Recipient of 14
    hospital awards

    America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Surgery Award™ (2024)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    88%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% higher than the national average

    80%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    5% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Providence Portland Medical Center

    4805 NE Glisan St
    Portland, OR 97213
    Recipient of 8
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2023, 2022)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    88%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% higher than the national average

    81%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    5% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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