Jeremy J. Heit, MD, PhD

Interventional neuroradiologist


Associate Professor of Radiology (Neuroimaging and Neurointervention) and, by courtesy, of Neurosurgery

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Biography


Dr. Jeremy Heit is an Associate Professor of Radiology and of Neurosurgery and the Chief of Neuroimaging and Neurointervention at Stanford University. Dr. Jeremy Heit is a neurointerventional surgeon (neurointerventional radiologist) who specializes in treating stroke, brain aneurysms, brain arteriovenous malformations, brain and spinal dural arteriovenous fistulae, carotid artery stenosis, vertebral body compression fractures, and congenital vascular malformations. Dr. Heit treats all of these conditions using minimally-invasive, image-guided procedures and state-of-the-art technology.

Dr. Heit’s research seeks to understand the genetic, developmental, and pathophysiologic basis of cerebrovascular disease. In addition, his group is developing new minimally invasive, image-guided treatments for ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke. He has authored over 150 publications and is an investigator on multiple grants, including the CRISP 2 and DEFUSE 3 studies. He is the co-PI of the NIH-funded PRECISE basilar thrombectomy study.

For more information about Dr. Heit's research lab, please visit:

www.heitlab.com

Professional Summary


Education & Certifications
  • Board Certification: American Board of Radiology, Neuroradiology (2018)
  • Fellowship: Stanford University Radiology Fellowships (2015) CA
  • Board Certification: American Board of Radiology, Diagnostic Radiology (2013)
  • Residency: Massachusetts General Hospital Radiology Residency (2013) MA
  • Internship: Brigham and Women's Hospital Internal Medicine Residency (2009) MA
  • Medical Education: Stanford University School of Medicine (2008) CA
  • PhD, Stanford University Medical School, Developmental Biology (2007)
  • BA, University of Colorado at Boulder, Biochemistry, Summa Cum Laude, and Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology (2000)

Honors & Awards
  • Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society, Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society, Stanford University Medical School Chapter (5/2019)
  • Beta Kappa Honor Society, Phi Beta Kappa (4/1997 – present)
  • Boettcher Foundation Scholar, Full Academic Scholarship to the University of Colorado at Boulder, Boettcher Foundation (8/1996 – 5/2000)
  • Chief Resident in Radiology, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA (3/2011 – 2/2012)
  • Department of Biochemistry Outstanding Graduating Senior Award, University of Colorado at Boulder (5/2000)
  • Graduation with Distinction in Molecular, Cellular and Developmental Biology, University of Colorado at Boulder (5/2000)
  • Medical Scientist dual MD/PhD Training Program, Stanford University School of Medicine (8/2000 – 6/2008)
  • Roentgen Resident/Fellow Research Award, RSNA Research and Education Foundation, Radiological Society of North America (5/2011)
  • Summa Cum Laude, Department of Biochemisty, University of Colorado at Boulder (5/2000)
  • Valedictorian, Regis Jesuit High School, Aurora, CO (5/1996)

Memberships
  • Research Committee, American Society of Neuroradiology (2012 - Present)
  • Scientific Program Committee, Neuroradiology/Head and Neck Subcommittee, Radiological Society of North America (2018 - Present)

Administrative Appointments
  • Chief of Neuroimaging and Neurointervention, Stanford University Medical Center (2022 - Present)
  • Director, Neurointerventional Surgery Fellowship, Stanford University Medical Center (2018 - Present)
  • Director, Stroke Neuroradiology, Stanford Stroke Center, Stanford University Hospital (2021 - Present)

Publications

Clinical Trials

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Practice Locations


Stanford Neuroscience Health Center Palo Alto, CA
Palo Alto, CA

213 Quarry Road

Palo Alto , CA 94304

(650) 723-6469

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Skull Base Surgery at the Neuroscience Health Center Palo Alto, CA
Palo Alto, CA

213 Quarry Road

Palo Alto , CA 94304

(650) 497-7777

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Neurogenetic Cancer Palo Alto, CA
Palo Alto, CA

Neurointerventional Radiology Palo Alto, CA
Palo Alto, CA

213 Quarry Road

Palo Alto , CA 94304

(650) 723-6469

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Brain Aneurysm Clinic Palo Alto, CA
Palo Alto, CA

213 Quarry Road

Palo Alto , CA 94304

(650) 723-6469

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Vascular Malformations Clinic Palo Alto, CA
Palo Alto, CA

213 Quarry Road

Palo Alto , CA 94304

(650) 723-6469

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Cerebrovascular Program Palo Alto, CA
Palo Alto, CA

213 Quarry Road

Palo Alto , CA 94304

(650) 723-6469

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Facial Pain Program at the Neuroscience Health Center Palo Alto, CA
Palo Alto, CA

213 Quarry Road

Palo Alto , CA 94304

(650) 497-7777

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I would like to thank Dr. Heit for all the excellent care he provided to me during this entire period. He has been very thoughtful and meticulous during every step of the treatment. He and his entire team have been amazing and I feel fortunate to have this opportunity to work with him. My sincere Thanks and Gratitude to Dr. Heit and Team !
I have been so lucky to have Dr Heit as my Dr. He us the best dr I could have had to save my life. Will be FOREVER grateful.
Great Practitioner
My wife and I enjoy our meetings with Dr Heit - he has a wonderful "bedside (video) manner" and communication with him is insightful, upbeat and leaves us feeling that he will be available in the future if the need arises.
He is an excellent doctor
Dr. Heit was very professional and patient. He explained my MRI results in a way that I could easily understand. He discussed the possible causes of my pulsatile tinnitus and provided options for treatment. Greatly recommend!
Dr Heit kept me alive by fixing a fistula on my brain, so I have nothing but good things to say about him. He speaks clearly using language I can understand, is upbeat and has good "bedside manner" (even on a video visit). He also displays a sense of humor and is obviously a good human being. I'm glad he was/is my surgeon/doctor.
Dr Heit is just an incredible doctor and person. I look forward to my appointments with him.
Dr. Heit is great explained everything about my test results and always answers any questions i have
Dr Heit spoke clearly, and explained exactly what procedure I'd be having. He showed me The MRI image and pointed out where and what he'd be doing during the procedure. After, he asked if I had any questions. I did and he answered all of them to my satisfaction. He has a good "bedside manner". I feel confident that Dr Heit will provide me with excellent care and I look forward to my in person procedure with him later this week.
Enjoyed talking with Dr. Heit. He was very thorough with his examination and explained things so that I could understand his findings.
Thoughtful, easily understood, thorough, answered all questions
Terrific doctor. Saved my life, what more needs to be said. K
This was my first visit with Dr. Heit. I was impressed with his desc rition about what he saw and his showing me CT scans from different years and showing and describing a very detailed comparison. It seemed every bit as good as if I had been there in person. I had time to speak and ask questions if needed.
The 6-mo follow-up visit confirms issue has been fixed without side effects.
World BEST!!!
Both my husband and I found Dr. Jeremy Heit to be an excellent communicator. He is “calm, cool, and collected.†I am so grateful and thankful that he consulted on my case. Stanford is fortunate to have such a great Doctor on Staff.
It was a perfect visit; just as it has been in the past. The Dr. and his Assistant were friendly, efficient, informative and professional. All I could ask for. ere
obviously extremely competent and liked his manner of relating to patient...
He is really good Doctor
Dr is excellent
dr heit and his staff are incredible .
Dr Heit was very helpful. He was knowledgeable , patient and answered all of my questions. He explained and showed me the results of my X-rays and MRIs. I left confident that I could make a de incision about a verteboplasty and confident that he and his team could perform it.
Dr. Heit made the video appointment effective-with a split screen I was able to see the before&after photos on my brain. !!Thanks Dr. Heit for EVERYTHING!!
An excellent experience. Dr. Heit was very thorough, gave clear feedback, and made me feel very much at ease. I’m very grateful for his time, expertise, care and compassion. I’ll be glad for the follow up care with him; I will certainly trust his guidance!
I have complete trust in Dr. Heit. I appreciate his kindness and caring.
Dr Jeremy Josef Heit was very accommodating and very understanding of my situation, once I finally got a hold of him' frank Stempskli
We, my wife and I, both appreciate Dr. Heit's skill/experience and expertise, as well as his honesty and kindness. He listens, answers our question, and keeps us well informed. He is an exellent physician and very kind human being. We are grateful for him,
Fabulous care from Dr. Heit. Was extremely clear from the very beginning of my contact with him about the details of what my condition was, my options, and what exactly the treatment would consist of. He spent an incredible amount of time at every stage with me and my wife (together or separately as applicable). My colleagues spoke very highly of him and I can see why. I feel very fortunate to have had such excellent care from him (and from all my Stanford physicians).
Dr. Heit is a warm and understanding person who has a positive attitude that makes the patient comfortable. He has been tremendously helpful to both me my late husband.
His clarity and explanations made it simple for me to understand. Many thanks.
Explained the clinical situaton and options & pros & cons in detail but fully understandable to both me and my wife. Outstanding!
Excellent doctor who thoroughly answers my many questions and concerns.
Excellent Doctor. Very pleased with the visit.
Dr. Heit is a wonderful doctor who has an excellent bedside manner. He is upbeat, caring and instills confidence in his medical procedures. He cared for myself as well as my husband and was extremely helpful to both of us.
Very good man
Very knowledgeable and professional with excellent bedside manner
Jeremy Heit is a good Doctor .He care his patient
Dr. Heit was very professional and took all the time needed to come to a decision about any treatment I might need. He was courteous and very easy for a lay person to talk to. I actually enjoyed the visit.
Dr. Heit is a very caring, knowledgeable and thorough physician. He has taken good care of my husband and me.
He was kind, comforting, and thoroughly explained everything.
Dr Jeremy Heit is a very knowledgeable and experienced doctor. He really care about his patient and make him very comfortable.
Dr. Heit is throughly listens my side if issues. He explains all the details about possible procedure and it’s outcome. He did not persuade me to make any decisions to have the surgery for my lumbar. He simply said, listen to your body and your pain level. He also indicated that he is always available in case my need raises its level for possible surgery. He said, he seemed very confident that I can continue for caring myself at home
fantastic doctor
The best
He is a great doctor because he is concerned about his pasients
Very informative about everything, a excellent Dr. Thank you very much Dr. Heit
Great doctor. Very helpful and positive
This was my first visit with Jeremy Heit. He made me feel very comfortable. His questions were on point and showed knowledge and thoughtfulness for my situation.
Dr. Heit was absolutely outstanding.
Dr. Heit explained my CT scan in detail so I could understand. When I initially went to the ER it wasn't explained very well which left me with a lot of questions as I waited to see Dr. Heit at my follow-up appointment.
there diffinitly the best care !
I believe Dr. Heit is a special person. He is careful, friendly, and one looks forward to seeing him. He explains problems clearly and completely. He is the kind of person one automatically likes.
Dr. Heit and his staff are the best
Dr. Heit has exceptional communication skills. I came to the appointment very nervous about having an injection at the top of my neck. By the time I left, I was confident he could do it.
trust
After visit, I felt total confidence of being in the best hands. Dr. Heit was excellent, and superior than my PAMF physician.
Dr. Heit is the best!
Best experience I've ever had in a clinic setting. Wonderful care, sympathy, conversations and explanations. Dr. Heit would be recommended strongly.
Dr. Heit and team were a pleasure to deal with.
Good.
Its unlikely that I will have the opportunity to recommend Dr. Heit, but if the opportunity arose I would highly recommend him.
Dr Heit is the best doctor I have ever came across. He is very intelligent and confident in his speciality thus putting me at ease that I am in the best hands. His bed side manner is definitely something other doctors should strive to achieve. His sense of humor is very refreshing. Unlike other doctors he is able to make the situation light and put a smile on his patient's face. I am thankful that I was referred to him and forever grateful to him for everything he has done for me thus far.
Dr. Heit was extremely well-prepared, having read my (rather long) chart before we began our consultation. Having seen three different specialty providers (for the various aspects of my illness) was confusing for me, and Dr. Heit's explanations about where each specialty fit into the plan was greatly appreciated.
Dr. Heit's intervention saved my life! Very grateful & got second chance in life. THANK YOU & wow cannot be said enough!
Dr. Heit was great. He listened to me and my wife and gave us understandable answers to all our questions. He treated us like real people, not just another case to study or hurry to the next patient.
Dr. Heit is an INCREDIBLE doctor! He's a super hero as far as I'm concerned! Completely caring, intelligent, great listener, easy to communicate with, compassionate. 100% recommend him to others.
Love love love Dr. Heit.
Dr. Heit was AMAZING, he discussed my health care needs in a very professional manner, but, in language i could understand. He spent a LOT of time with me and I never felt rushed or hurried. He's GREAT!!
Dr. Jeremy Heit is incredible. I'm so glad I had my cerebral aneurysm taken care of by him. He was understanding, clear, and thoughtful when it came to explaining my situation. He had the perfect personality to keep me comfortable and at ease throughout my pre-op, procedure, and post-op. He's the reason I decided to do my procedure at Stanford instead of UCSF or another hospital.
Love love love Dr. Heit. 1. No meds.
All great.
All very good.
I trust Dr. Heit without thinking twice very thorough.

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