Nathan Heineman, MD

Education and Expertise

Dr. Heineman brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to our practice. He graduated summa cum laude with a degree in Economics from the University of Oklahoma before completing his medical education at the prestigious University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas. As chief resident during his orthopedic surgery residency, he earned the Vert Mooney Award for outstanding academic performance, along with the prestigious Martin Allgower AO Travelling Fellowship to Switzerland, awarded for excellence in clinical research and patient care.

Enhancing his specialization, Dr. Heineman completed a dedicated fellowship in hand and upper extremity surgery at the University of Michigan, where he focused on management of conditions including complex trauma, arthritis, carpal tunnel surgery, and trigger finger treatment. He has published 16 peer­ reviewed articles and has contributed to the academic community by chairing workshops and securing grants for innovative biomechanical research. As a candidate member of the American Association for Hand Surgery and the American Society for Surgery of the Hand, Dr. Heineman is recognized as a leader in the field of hand surgery.

Comprehensive Care for Your Hand, Wrist, and Elbow Needs

Dr. Heineman offers a range of services to address various hand, wrist, and elbow conditions, including:

• Upper extremity trauma
• Fractures and dislocations of the hand, wrist, and elbow
• Tendon and nerve injuries
• Osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis
• Trigger finger treatment and carpal tunnel syndrome

• Dupuytren’s disease and tendinopathies
• Wrist and elbow instability

He is also equipped to perform a variety of advanced surgical procedures, including:

• Fracture fixation
• Thumb base (CMC) arthroplasty
• Carpal tunnel release surgery
• Cubital tunnel release
• Trigger finger release surgery

• Microsurgery
• Tendon and nerve repair and reconstruction
• Joint replacement and fusion
• Wrist arthroscopy
• Mass (ganglion cyst) excision
• Wide-awake local anesthesia no tourniquet (WALANT) surgery

Community Connections

Dr. Heineman resides in Clayton with his wife, Mandie, and their four children. Beyond his professional accomplishments in hand, wrist, and elbow surgery, he values community connections and enjoys running, reading, family outings to the beach, and traveling. This personal commitment to family and community reflects our organization’s dedication to providing compassionate care to all our patients, particularly those seeking carpal tunnel surgery or trigger finger treatment.

Request a consultation with Dr. Heineman today. Or, call us at (984) 319-0226 any time to speak with an EmergeOrtho-Triangle Region team member.