Takijah Heard, MD
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Takijah Heard, MD

Pediatric Neurology
Pediatric Epilepsy
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Office(s) in Wilmette

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

  • Gender Female

Conditions treated (5)

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

Procedures performed (1)

  • Electroencephalogram (EEG)

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

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