Cardiologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Chiropractor providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Dentist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Dermatologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Family Physician providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
OB-GYN providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Ophthalmologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Orthopedic Surgeon providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Pediatrician providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Physical Therapist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Podiatrist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Psychiatrist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Kathryn J. Hecker, M.D., F.A.A.O., is a board-certified comprehensive ophthalmologist. Dr. Hecker has been serving Greensboro and the surrounding areas since 1997. She received her undergraduate degree in education from Central Michigan University, with a minor in biology, and graduated with Summa Cum Laude honors. She then worked for six years as an elementary school teacher in Texas. After putting herself back in school, she received her medical degree from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School in Dallas, a highly ranked medical school, where she graduated in the top quarter of her class. She then completed a year of training in Internal Medicine at Stamford Hospital in Stamford, Connecticut, an affiliate of the New York Presbyterian Healthcare System and a major teaching affiliate of the Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons. She then went on to complete her Ophthalmology residency training at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee.
Dr. Hecker is board-certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology and a Fellow of the American Board of Ophthalmology. Since her original board certification in 1997, she has maintained the rigorous standards set by the American Board of Ophthalmology for maintenance of board certification. Her training and background experience in the field of education have enhanced her lifelong passion for education and facilitated a natural transition to caring for her patients. She remains committed to providing every patient the best care possible through a team of skilled and compassionate physicians and staff.
Dr. Hecker holds the following professional affiliations:
American Academy of Ophthalmology
American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
North Carolina Medical Society
North Carolina Society of Eye Physicians and Surgeons
Greater Greensboro Society of Medicine
Cone Hospital System, Greensboro, N.C.
Triad Ophthalmology Society- A local Journal Club founded by Dr. Hecker
Dr. Hecker has over 22 years of experience performing thousands of cataract and lens implant surgeries, as well as extensive experience in evaluation and management of diabetic eye disease, eyelid lesion surgery, and medical and surgical management of glaucoma.
Dr. Hecker is qualified in the following areas:
Comprehensive Ophthalmology
Cataract/Implant & Laser Surgery
Glaucoma Evaluation and Treatment
Diabetic Eye Disease
Corneal/ External and Anterior Segment Disease
Eyelid Lesion Evaluation and Surgical Treatment
Aesthetic Skin Treatments
Dr. Hecker and her husband Rick are animal lovers. In addition to many other activities, they enjoy walking their four dogs and traveling.
“A kind, gentle, knowledgeable, physician with years of experience who is also a good listener who takes time to explain her recommendations and asks questions to be sure she is understood. Her well-trained staff respects and admires her and mirrors her kind, patient, understanding manner. ”
Dr. Kathryn Hecker, MD
Ophthalmologist
1507 Westover Terrace
Suite C
Greensboro, NC 27408
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