Kristen C Heinan, MD

Dr. Kristen Heinan specializes in neurology with a focus on pediatric care, bringing 19 years of experience to her practice. She earned her medical degree from Eastern Virginia Medical School and completed her residency at University of Virginia Medical Center in 2012. Dr. Heinan holds certification in Neurology with Special Qualification in Child Neurology from the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. She provides care in English for families throughout the region.

Dr. Heinan practices at University of Virginia Children's Hospital, with locations throughout Charlottesville, Virginia. She specializes in treating children with epilepsy and various types of seizures, including focal seizures and focal aware seizures. Her expertise includes performing electroencephalograms to diagnose brain activity patterns, and she offers both emergency care and virtual care options for her patients. Families consistently rate Dr. Heinan highly, giving her an average rating of 5.0 on patient …satisfaction surveys.