About Takijah Heard, MD

Takijah Heard, MD, a pediatric neurologist and epileptologist at Endeavor Health, provides specialized care for children with seizures and developmental delays. Drawing on training from the University of Chicago and Harvard hospitals, she partners with families to ensure each child receives the support and education they need to reach their fullest potential. Dr. Heard brings compassion and clinical expertise to every step of the care journey, from diagnosis through long-term treatment.

My endeavor

My endeavor is to educate the world about epilepsy and epilepsy care, and provide the best care possible.

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Care philosophy

I see myself as a servant to my patients and families. I share the knowledge I’ve gained from my education and training so they have the options and understanding they need to make the best decisions for the child in their care.

Overview

  • Languages English
  • Gender Female

Clinical focus

  • Pediatric Neurology
  • Epilepsy

Procedures performed

  • Electroencephalogram (EEG)

Conditions treated

  • Pediatric epilepsy
  • Neurological disorders
  • General neurology
  • Migraine headaches
  • Sleep related movement disorder

Board specialties

  • Pediatric Neurology
  • Epilepsy
Chicagoland Childrens Health Alliance
3232 Lake Ave., Suite 330
Wilmette, IL 60091-1085
Medical School
  • 2006
    University of Chicago - Pritzker School of Medicine
Residencies
  • 2009
    Pediatrics
    Advocate Christ Medical Center
  • 2011
    Pediatric Neurology
    Boston Children's Hospital
Fellowships
  • 2012
    Clinical Neurophysiology
    Children's Hospital Boston/Beth Israel Harvard University
Board certifications
  • 2012
    Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology
    American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
  • 2013
    Epilepsy
    American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
Reviews (4)
September 12, 2025
Dr.Heard is a great doctor. She listens and really takes her time. She answered all my questions.
September 4, 2025
Dr. Heard is the best!
August 15, 2025
Dr. Heard and her team are always very efficient, timely, but manage to make my daughter feel comfortable, welcome and cared for.
August 8, 2025
Dr Heard and her team are beyond amazing! They always follow up swiftly when I reach out with concerns and execute very effectively. My son and I are greatly for them!
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Epilepsy affects people of all ages and children are no exception. Pediatric epilepsy specialists provide support by tailoring treatment plans to meet a child's specific needs with the goal of managing seizures while maintaining a normal lifestyle.