Credentials
Jacob S. Heydemann M.D., P.A.Orthopedic Surgeon
Dr. Heydemann opened his private practice in January 2004, as a Surgeon in Adult and Pediatric Orthopedics. He completed his fellowship at the Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Dr. Heydemann is board certified by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery. He was elected Chief of Orthopedics at Providence Memorial Hospital in 1987-1988. He also served as Chief of Staff and Vice Chief of Staff at Providence Memorial Hospital in 1993. He is also Board Chairman of the Sam Young Rehabilitation Hospital from 1994 to present. He was elected again to Vice Chief of Staff at Providence Memorial Hospital 2005.
Education:
1975 College
University of Texas at Austin
Bachelor of Arts, Honors
Graduate, Phi Beta Kappa
1979 Graduate
Texas Tech - Lubbock, Texas
1980 Internship
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Little Rock,
1984 Residency
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Little Rock, Arkansas
Honors and Service to Community
Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon of FEMAP
since 1986
Chief of Staff at Providence Memorial Hospital
Chief of Orthopedics at Providence Memorial Hospital
Chairman of Paso Del Norte Health Foundation
Resident Teaching Award 1984
Founding Member of Border Children Health Center
Named "Texas Super Doctor 2004"by Texas Monthly Magazine
Awarded the Medal of the Mexican Order of the Aztec Eagle 2005
2008 Texas Tech University Health Sciences Distinguished Alumni Award
"Rene Mascarenas Miranda" International Excellence Award 2006
Texas Medicine Magazine Article "Humble Hero" January 2006
Mentor
for the University Students in the Health Profession
Clinical Faculty for the Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Program at the University of Texas at El Paso
Faith in Practice Medical Mission April 2010
2011 Border Heroes Award
2012 Philanthropist Award
Publications
"Antibiotics and Total Joint Replacement"(1986)
"Chondromyxoid Fibroma, Soft Tissue Presentation"(1985)
"Tumoral Calcinosis: A Case Report and Review of the Literature"(1987)
"Congenital Spinal Deformity in Anomalies of the Developing Central Nervous System: A Comprehensive Approach to Diagnosis and Treatment"(1984)
"Myelomeningocele Kyphosis Treated by Kyphectomy and Segmental Spinal Instrumentation"(1987)
Papers Submitted for Publication
"Errors in Diagnosis of Acute Hematogenous Osteomyelitis and Septic Arthritis"
(Pediatrics)
"Progressive Infantile Scoliosis, A Newly Recognized Syndrome"
(Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery)
Teaching Affiliations
El Paso Community College
Instructor
Surgical Tech Course
University of Texas at El Paso
Guest Lecturer
Physical Therapy
Texas Tech Health Science Center
Clinical Assistant Professor
Department of Orthopedic Surgery
Professional Memberships
American Board of Orthopedic Surgery
American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons
American Academy for Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine
Pediatric Orthopedic Society of North America
Texas Medical Association
El Paso County Medical Society
CONTACT INFORMATION
Jacob S. Heydemann M.D., P.A.
1300 Murchison Dr, Suite 310
El Paso, TX 79902
Tel:
(915) 838-3888
Fax:
(915) 838-3889
24Hr Answering Service
Languages Spoken: Spanish & English
Hours of Operation:
Mon - Fri: 8 AM - 5 PM
Payment Options:
In Business Since 2003
Board Certified - American Board of Orthopedic Surgery
YP Reviews
WOW!!
araceli9437
On 01.14.2008
My daughter broke her ankle back in October 07 during the weekend. When I called Dr. Heydemann's office early Monday morning they did not have any openings, but once I explained the amount of pain my daughter...