Summary

Dr. Heather Wortham specializes in orthopedic surgery with advanced training in trauma care. She earned her medical degree from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed her orthopedic surgery residency at Henry Ford Macomb Hospital. Dr. Wortham further refined her expertise through a specialized orthopaedic trauma fellowship at Duke University Medical Center, where she gained extensive experience treating complex bone and joint injuries. She provides care to patients in English.

Dr. Wortham practices at Lakeland Regional Health Grasslands Campus in Lakeland, Florida, and maintains affiliations with Henry Ford Macomb Hospital. She focuses on treating serious bone injuries including arm fractures, leg fractures, and hip fractures. Her treatment approach often incorporates diagnostic imaging such as extremity X-rays to properly assess injuries, and she emphasizes rehabilitation through physical therapy and strength training to help patients regain function and mobility after orthopedic trauma.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 45 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Duke University Medical Center - Orthopaedic Trauma Fellowship
  • 1 specialty
  • 13 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Female

Office Location

Lakeland Regional Health Grasslands Campus

3030 Harden BlvdLakeland, FL 33803
Mon7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Tue7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Wed7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Thu7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Fri7:30 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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29 Years of Experience 24 Years of Experience 29 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available
Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English
Lakeland , FLGulf Breeze , FLPensacola , FLGulf Breeze , FL
Med School: Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (Medical Education) Med School: MCP-Hahnemann School of Medicine Med School: University Of South Florida Health Morsani College Of Medicine Med School: Boston University School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Heather Rae Wortham

  • Aetna
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Aetna Better Health
  • AvMed
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • CarePlus Health Plans (Florida Medicare)
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • Cigna-HealthSpring
  • Devoted Health
  • Evolutions Healthcare Systems
  • Freedom Health
  • Golden Rule
  • HealthScope Benefits
  • Humana
  • Integra
  • Liberty Mutual - Workers’ Compensation
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medical Mutual
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Neighborhood Health Plan
  • Network Health Plan
  • Optimum HealthCare
  • Oscar Health Insurance
  • Priority Health
  • Progressive
  • SelectHealth
  • Simply Healthcare
  • State Farm
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC
  • The Hartford - Workers’ Compensation
  • Travelers
  • Travelers - Workers’ Compensation
  • Tricare
  • United American
  • United American - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthOne
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Heather Rae Wortham has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Heather Rae Wortham has the following 13 areas of expertise

  • Arthroscopy
  • Bone Fracture
  • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
  • Herniated Disc
  • Hip Surgery
  • Joint Pain/Swelling
  • Joint Replacement
  • Knee Surgery
  • Laminectomy
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Scoliosis
  • Sports Medicine
  • Surgery

Certifications, License, & Education

MEDICAL LICENSE

Doctor Of Osteopathy, Florida, 2026, Expired

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Fellowship

Duke University Medical Center - Orthopaedic Trauma Fellowship

Residency

Henry Ford Macomb Hospital - Orthopedic Surgery Residency

Medical School

Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (Medical Education)

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What languages does Dr. Heather Wortham speak?
Dr. Heather Wortham speaks English.
Where is Dr. Heather Wortham's office located?
Dr. Heather Wortham's office is located at 3030 Harden Blvd, Lakeland, FL, 33803.

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