Joseph Heyne, M.D.
Breast Surgery
English, Spanish
Texas Breast Specialists-Fort Worth Cancer Center
500 South Henderson St., Suite 445
Fort Worth, TX 76104
+1 (817) 446-9575
Overview
About
Joseph D. Heyne, M.D., is a breast surgical oncologist who has been treating benign and malignant diseases of the breast in Fort Worth since 2009.
A Southlake native, he received an undergraduate degree in English from the University of Dallas and studied biomedical ethics abroad in Liechtenstein. He obtained his medical degree from McGovern Medical School at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston. After finishing a residency in general surgery at Houston Methodist Hospital in Houston, he completed his training at the Komen/ UT Southwestern Medical Center Breast Fellowship Program in Dallas. Dr. Heyne is board-certified in General Surgery.
“I became a physician to combat human suffering with my head and my hands. Surgery allows me to effect healing in a very tangible way.”
Dr. Heyne decided to pursue a career in breast surgical oncology after training for several months at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston. “As the most common female malignancy, breast cancer has little respect for age, race or socioeconomic status. My goal is to give women and men the upper hand in fighting this disease.”
Outside of his practice, Dr. Heyne enjoys art, literature, rugby football, and classical guitar. He relishes attending large family gatherings with his wife and three children.
Surgery Locations
- Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Fort Worth
- Texas Health Surgery Center Fort Worth Midtown
- Andrews Women's Hospital at Baylor Scott & White Fort Worth
- Baylor Scott & White All Saints Medical Center – Fort Worth
Experience
Education
Fellowship in Breast Surgical Oncology
The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX
Residency in General Surgery
Houston Methodist Hospital & St. Joseph Medical Center, Houston, TX
Internship in General Surgery
St. Joseph Medical Center, Houston, TX
Medical Doctorate
McGovern Medical School at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, Houston, TX
Medical Ethics
International Academy of Philosophy, Triesenberg/Vaduz, Liechtenstein
Bachelor of Arts
University of Dallas, Irving, TX
Research & Publications
- Post-operative Pain in the Breast Cancer Patient. Grand Rounds, Texas Health Resources Fort Worth, Fort Worth, TX (2018)
- Genetic Susceptibility to Breast Cancer. Nursing CEU presentation, John Peter Smith Hospital, Fort Worth, TX (2014)
- Complementary and Alternative Medicine in Breast Cancer. Grand Rounds, Baylor All Saints Hospital, Fort Worth, TX (2011)
- Newer Techniques in the Surgical Treatment of Breast Cancer. Grand Rounds, Baylor All Saints Hospital, Fort Worth, TX (2011)
- Staged Management of Complex Biliary Injury. American College of Surgeons, South Texas Chapter, Houston, TX (2008)
- Management of a Complicated Surgical Airway. Grand Rounds, The Methodist Hospital, Houston, TX (2008)
- Metastatic Pseudopapillary Tumor of the Pancreas. Grand Rounds, The Methodist Hospital, Houston, TX (2008)
- Pancreatic Endocrine Neoplasia Causing Hypercalcemia. Grand Rounds, The Methodist Hospital, Houston, TX (2007)
- The Acute Abdomen in Pregnancy: Non-traumatic, Non-obstetric Surgical Conditions in the Gravid Patient. Grand Rounds, CHRISTUS St. Joseph’s Hospital, Houston, TX (2005)
- Diagnostic Modalities in the Detection and Localization of Breast Cancer. Grand Rounds, CHRISTUS St. Joseph’s Hospital, Houston, TX (2005
Conditions
Condition
Breast Cancer
Advanced breast cancer treatments and supportive care—delivered close to home across Texas.
Condition
Benign Breast Disease
Compassionate care for benign breast disease—advanced testing and treatments, close to home.
Condition
Breast Lumps
Comprehensive evaluation and surgical care for breast lumps—focused on early detection, comfort, and peace of mind.
Condition
Metastatic Breast Cancer
Personalized care to manage stage IV breast cancer—from symptoms and diagnosis to treatment.
Condition
Breast Abscess
Relief from breast abscesses with prompt, compassionate surgical care focused on comfort and recovery.
Condition
Breast Rash
Specialized evaluation and treatment for breast rashes—focused on comfort, accurate diagnosis, and effective relief.
Services
Service
Breast Cancer Screening Services
Proactive breast health: mammograms, genetic risk evaluation, and personalized prevention for early detection.
Diagnosis
Breast Biopsy
Comprehensive breast cancer and benign breast disease care with the latest tests and treatments—close to home.
Diagnosis
Breast Cancer Risk Assessment
Evaluates personal and family history to estimate an individual's likelihood of developing breast cancer and guide prevention strategies.
Diagnosis
Clinical Breast Exam
A clinical breast exam is a physical check by a healthcare provider to detect lumps or changes in breast tissue for early cancer detection.
Diagnosis
High Risk Breast Screening
Screening uses advanced imaging and genetic assessment to detect breast cancer early in individuals at increased risk.
Treatment
Mastectomy
Comprehensive care for breast cancer and benign breast diseases—advanced tests and treatments close to home.
Treatment
Quadrantectomy
Surgical removal of a breast quadrant, often used to treat early-stage breast cancer while preserving most breast tissue.
Treatment
Lumpectomy
Breast-conserving lumpectomy with oncoplastic techniques—removing cancer while preserving breast shape.
Treatment
Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy
A minimally invasive procedure to identify and remove the first lymph node(s) cancer is likely to spread to, aiding in cancer staging and treatment.
Treatment
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Surgical removal of lymph nodes in the armpit to check or treat cancer spread, often performed during breast cancer surgery.
Treatment
Excisional Breast Biopsy
A surgical procedure to remove abnormal breast tissue for diagnosis, often used to evaluate suspicious lumps or lesions.
Treatment
Wire Localization Excisional Biopsy
A wire guides precise removal of abnormal breast tissue for diagnosis, often used when lumps are not easily felt or seen.
Treatment
Excision of Chest Wall Tumors
Surgical removal of abnormal growths from the chest wall to relieve symptoms, prevent spread, and improve lung or heart function.
Treatment
Radical Excision of Metastatic Lesions
Surgical removal of cancerous tumors that have spread to other parts of the body to control disease and improve survival.
Treatment
Nipple Duct Excision
Surgical removal of one or more milk ducts to diagnose or treat abnormal nipple discharge or suspected ductal disease.
Treatment
Nipple Sparing Mastectomy
A surgical procedure that removes breast tissue while preserving the nipple and skin for improved cosmetic results and reconstruction.
Treatment
Oncoplastic Tissue Rearrangement
Combines cancer surgery with plastic surgery techniques to preserve breast shape and appearance after tumor removal.
Treatment
Oncoplastic Partial Mastectomy
Combines tumor removal with plastic surgery techniques to preserve breast shape and appearance after cancer surgery.
Locations
Locations