Oncology
Amy Heimberger, M.D.
Vice Chair for Research, Department of Neurological Surgery; Jean Malnati Miller Professor of Brain Tumor Research; Professor, Neurological Surgery
Amy Heimberger, MD, PhD, is a board-certified neurosurgeon specializing in the surgical management of brain tumors, with a focus on benign and malignant brain tumors including gliomas. She practices at Northwestern Medicine in Chicago, IL, where she performs advanced procedures such as awake craniotomies and brain mapping to maximize tumor resection while preserving neurological function. Her clinical expertise encompasses brain mapping techniques that allow real-time monitoring during surgery f
30+
Years in Practice
Credentials
Board Certifications
- Neurological Surgery (American Board of Neurological Surgery)
Education & Training
- Washington University School of Medicine — MD, 1995
- Duke University Hospital — Residency, Neurological Surgery, 2002
- Duke University Hospital — Internship, 1996
Peer Recognition
- Castle Connolly — Top Doctor
2012-2026 (15 years)
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
Conditions & Treatments
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- Northwestern Memorial Hospital
- Central DuPage Hospital
- Delnor Hospital
- Lake Forest Hospital
- Northwestern McHenry Huntley & Woodstock Hospitals
Languages
English
Experience
30+ years in practice