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Kurt E. Heiland, M. D.

8752 East via De Commercio, Suite 1 Scottsdale, AZ 85258 (480) 684-1080, Fax (480) 684-1081 View Map

A native Phoenician, Dr. Heiland graduated from Brophy College Prep and continued his education at  Santa Clara University.  He  received his medical degree from the University of Arizona.  He completed his five year residency in Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery at Stanford University Hospital.  While at Stanford, Dr. Heiland published his middle ear research in the American Journal of Otology as first author. 

Dr. Heiland’s practice encompasses the full scope of his specialty training in adult and pediatric medical and surgical ENT problems.  He provides the safest and most up to date procedures.  As a member of VEBA, the vestibular association, Dr. Heiland also treats balance problems.

Dr. Heiland is committed to giving back to his community.  He is a member  of the volunteer staff at the St. Vincent de Paul Free Medical Clinic since 1999.   His medical and surgical expertise is provided for their patients. Dr. Heiland has been named a Phoenix Magazine “Top Doctor” for the last six years.  In 2010, Dr. Heiland received the magazine’s highest honor given to a single physician from each specialty.

While not working, he most enjoys his wife and four children.  He is avid outdoorsman and has hiked all but three of the named trails in the Grand Canyon.  He enjoys travel, water sports, working on antique automobiles, and has a love of animals.

Educational Background
Undergraduate Bachelors of Science, 1988
Santa Clara Universty
Santa Clara, CA

Graduate Doctor of Medicine, 1992
University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ

Internship Surgical Internship, 1992-1993
Stanford University Hospital
Palo Alto, CA

Residency Department of Otolaryngology, 1993-1997
Stanford University Hospital
Palo Alto, CA

Licenses & Certifications
California #G077651 1997 to 1999
Arizona #24997 1997 to present
National Board of Medical Examiners, Diplomat, #420627
American Board of Otolaryngology, Fellow, January 1998

Professional Organizations
American Academy of Otolaryngology– Head & Neck Surgery
American Medical Association
Scottsdale Healthcare Family Practice – Preceptor
St. Vincent’s de Paul Free Medical Clinic

Awards
Phoenix Top Doctors, 2005 - 2011

Research and Publications
A Human Temporal Bone Study of Stapes Footplate Movement. Heiland, Kurt E.; Goode, Richard L.; Asai, Masanori; Huber, Alexander M.. The American Journal of Otology, Vol.20, No.1, January 1999. Presented at the American Otological Society Annual Meeting, May 10, 1997 in Scottsdale, AZ.