Dominic Heffel, MD, FACS
Specialty:
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Schedule an Appointment
To schedule an appointment with Dominic Heffel, please call 319-398-6887
Areas of Interest
Plastic and reconstructive surgery, including implant-based breast reconstruction, autologous tissue-based breast reconstruction and microsurgical breast reconstruction. Aesthetic surgery, including but not limited to facial surgery, breast surgery, trunk surgery and extremity surgery.
Year began practicing: 1994
Year joined staff: 2024
Year began practicing in specialty: 2003
Education and Training
Education
- The George Washington University, Washington, D.C., Doctor of Medicine
Residency
- UCLA Center for Health Sciences, Los Angeles, CA, General Surgery
- Jackson Memorial Hospital, Miami FL, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Fellowship
- Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, MD, Microsurgery
Professional Memberships
- Fellow, American College of Surgeons
- American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS)
- American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS)
- American Society of Breast Surgeons (ASBrS)
Honors, Awards, etc.
- 2025 Nominee for Patient Advocate award
- 2025 Nominee for Mentor/Educator award
- 2024 Nominee for Patient Advocate award
- 2024 Nominee for Mentor/Educator award, one of Mercy's Annual Provider Awards
Certifications
- American Board of Plastic Surgery – Board Certified – Plastic Surgery
Personal Interests
In his spare time, Dr. Heffel enjoys cooking and travel. He likes to read about science, American history and political science. He also collects antique typewriters.