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Summary
Dr. Heather Short is a surgeon who specializes in pediatric surgical care. She earned her medical degree from Mercer University School of Medicine and brings 14 years of experience to her practice. Dr. Short speaks English and focuses her expertise on helping young patients with complex surgical needs.
Dr. Short practices at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Pediatric Surgery in Atlanta, Georgia. She treats children with appendicitis, problems with the esophagus, and gallbladder diseases. Her surgical expertise includes performing appendectomies, colorectal procedures, and gastrointestinal surgeries designed specifically for pediatric patients.
Dr. Short practices at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Pediatric Surgery in Atlanta, Georgia. She treats children with appendicitis, problems with the esophagus, and gallbladder diseases. Her surgical expertise includes performing appendectomies, colorectal procedures, and gastrointestinal surgeries designed specifically for pediatric patients.
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Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 14 years of experience
- 13 insurance plans accepted
- speaks English
- Mercer University School Of Medicine
- 2 specialties
- 3 areas of expertise
- 1 office location
- Female
Office Location
Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Pediatric Surgery
5461 Meridian Mark Rd Ste 570Atlanta, GA 30342 Tel: (404) 785-5437
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| Surgery | Surgery | Surgery | Surgery |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients |
| 14 Years of Experience | 35 Years of Experience | 39 Years of Experience | 39 Years of Experience |
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English | Speaks English | Speaks English | Speaks English |
| Atlanta , GA | Kennesaw , GA | Atlanta , GA | Duluth , GA |
| Med School: Mercer University School Of Medicine | Med School: University of New England, College of Osteopathic Medicine | Med School: Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences | Med School: Morehouse School of Medicine |
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Heather Short
Medical Specialties
Heather Short has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Heather Short has the following 3 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
14 Years Experience
Heather Short holds an active medical license in the state of Georgia.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of Georgia that expires in 2026.
Education & Training
Medical School
Graduated from Mercer University School Of Medicine in 2012.
NPI Number
Heather Short's NPI number is 1518102847.
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- Heather Short's office is located at 5461 Meridian Mark Rd Ste 570, Atlanta, GA, 30342.
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