Dr. Ron Hekier

Dr. Ron Hekier has dedicated his career to improving the quality of care given to every one of his patients. He is committed to staying informed by continually seeking out new education and training to offer surgical options that are safer, less painful and offer a quicker recovery for you.

Dr. Hekier earned his medical degree at Tufts University School of Medicine in Boston, graduating as a member of the prestigious Alpha Omega Alpha Society, an award reserved for the top members of medical school classes.

He completed his surgical training at the Baylor College of Medicine in Houston with instruction and experience at prestigious hospitals such as the M.D. Anderson Cancer Center. He is board certified in general surgery by the American Board of Surgery.

Dr. Hekier is a member of several medical organizations and was the first physician in this region to ever be a member of the American Society of Breast Surgeons and the American Society of Breast Diseases. He believes in pursuing less invasive methods of diagnosing and treating breast cancer that leave his patients with minimal scars.

He is also a member of the Michael E. DeBakey International Surgical Society. Together with his wife, Dr. Rachael Keilin, and his two daughters, he is proud to make Texarkana his home.

In his spare time Dr. Ron Hekier enjoys reading, spending time learning new applications on his computer, and collecting and learning more about antique maps, specializing in maps of the Holy Land from the 16th - 18th century.

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