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Kurt Heiss, MD, General Surgery, Atlanta, GA

Kurt Frederick Heiss MD

Pediatric General Surgery, Trauma Surgery & Surgical Critical Care, Minimally Invasive Surgery


Professor, Surgery, Emory University School of Medicine

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  • 1975 Century CenterSuite 6Atlanta, GA 30345

  • Phone+1 404-982-9938

  • Fax+1 404-982-9136

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Education & Training

  • University of Michigan
    University of MichiganFellowship, Surgical Critical Care, 1988 - 1989
  • University of Michigan
    University of MichiganResidency, Surgery, 1983 - 1988
  • University of Michigan Medical School
    University of Michigan Medical SchoolClass of 1983

Certifications & Licensure

  • GA State Medical License
    GA State Medical License 1991 - 2023

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Fellow (FACS) American College of Surgeons
  • Fellow (FAAP) American Academy of Pediatrics

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Patient Engagement to Enhance Recovery for Children Undergoing Surgery  
    Mehul V Raval, Kurt F Heiss, ScienceDirect

Lectures

  • Section on Surgery Program: Day 1 
    National Conference & Exhibition 2019 - American Academy of Pediatrics - New Orleans, LA - 10/25/2019

Press Mentions

  • Fertility Preservation for Pediatric and Adolescent Patients with Cancer: Medical and Ethical Considerations
    Fertility Preservation for Pediatric and Adolescent Patients with Cancer: Medical and Ethical ConsiderationsMarch 2nd, 2020
  • Implementing a Surgeon-Reported Categorization of Pediatric Appendicitis Severity
    Implementing a Surgeon-Reported Categorization of Pediatric Appendicitis SeverityOctober 13th, 2019
  • Responsible Innovation in Children’s Surgical Care
    Responsible Innovation in Children’s Surgical CareDecember 26th, 2016

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