Summary

Dr. John Heim is a thoracic and cardiovascular surgeon with over four decades of surgical expertise. He earned his medical degree from Rutgers-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School and completed his residency at the University of Connecticut-Hartford Hospital in 1990. With 41 years of experience in complex chest and heart procedures, Dr. Heim brings extensive knowledge to his surgical practice. He provides care in English for his patients.

Dr. Heim practices at Princeton Medical Center in Plainsboro, New Jersey. He specializes in treating various forms of lung cancer, including both non-small cell and small cell types. His surgical expertise includes chest wall procedures and diagnostic techniques such as mediastinal examinations. Patients have given Dr. Heim an average rating of 4.6 stars, reflecting their confidence in his surgical care and expertise.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.6
  • 41 years of experience
  • 24 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Univ of Connecticut- Hartford Hospital
  • 10 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 9 areas of expertise
  • 3 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Office Location

John Heim

5 Plainsboro RdPlainsboro, NJ 08536

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4.6 
3.6 
41 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks English, Spanish
Plainsboro , NJLanghorne , PALanghorne , PALanghorne , PA
Med School: Rutgers-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School Med School: Sackler School of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by John Heim

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Aetna
  • Amerihealth of NJ
  • Centivo
  • Cigna Healthcare
  • Claim Watcher (Homestead/INDECs)
  • Clover Health
  • Geisinger Health Plan
  • HealthAmerica / HealthAssurance a Coventry Plan
  • HealthSpring (formerly Cigna)
  • Highmark Wholecare (formerly Gateway Health)
  • Horizon BC/BS of NJ
  • Humana Medicare
  • Humana Military (Tricare/Health Net Federal Services)
  • Imagine Health (Imagine Health 360)
  • Longevity Health Plan of NJ
  • Medicaid - New Jersey
  • Medicare - New Jersey
  • Oxford Health Plan
  • Preferred Health Care/Eliance
  • QualCare
  • Railroad Medicare/Palmetto GBA
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • US Family Health Plan
  • Wellcare Health Plans of NJ

Medical Specialties

John Heim has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

John Heim has the following 9 areas of expertise

  • Aneurysm
  • Deep Vein Thrombosis
  • Diabetes Complications
  • Lung Cancer
  • Pleural Effusion
  • Thoracic Surgeon
  • Thoracoscopy
  • Varicose Veins
  • Vascular Malformations

Certifications, License, & Education

41 Years Experience

John Heim holds an active medical license in the states of Pennsylvania and New Jersey.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of Pennsylvania that expires in 2026 and an active medical license in the state of New Jersey that expires in 2027.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Univ of Connecticut- Hartford Hospital in 1990.

Medical School

Graduated from Rutgers-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School in 1985.

NPI Number

John Heim's NPI number is 1538117825.

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What languages does John Heim speak?
John Heim speaks English.
Which hospitals is John Heim affiliated with?
John Heim is affiliated with Princeton Medical Center.

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