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Heksch, Ryan

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Ryan Heksch, MD

Pediatric Endocrinologist; Associate Pediatric Residency Program Director; M & M Conference and Residency Teaching Elective

Practices/Specialties: Center for Diabetes and Endocrinology, Neurofibromatosis (NF) Clinic, Pediatric Neuromuscular Clinic

Primary Location:
Practicing in Akron and 2 other locations |


Appointments: 330-543-2778

Main Phone: 330-543-3276

ALL LOCATIONS:

Akron Children's Center for Diabetes and Endocrinology, Akron
Considine Professional Building
215 West Bowery Street
Level 6
Akron, Ohio 44308
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Appointments: 330-543-2778

Main Phone: 330-543-3276

Akron Children's Pediatric Endocrinology, Mansfield
Akron Children's Health Center, Mansfield
1029 South Trimble Road
Mansfield, Ohio 44906
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Appointments: 330-543-2778

Akron Children's Neuromuscular Clinic, Akron
Considine Professional Building
215 West Bowery Street
Level 4
Akron, Ohio 44308
Fax: 330-543-8054
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Main Phone: 330-543-8050

Appointments: 330-543-2778

Meet Ryan Heksch, MD

Dr. Heksch is a pediatric endocrinologist in the Center for Diabetes and Endocrinology at Akron Children’s, where he’s been practicing since 2019. He earned his medical degree at The Ohio State University College of Medicine. He completed a pediatric endocrinology fellowship at Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Columbus, where he previously served as a pediatric resident. Dr. Heksch has a special interest in muscular dystrophy and steroid adverse effects. He is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics in general pediatrics and pediatric endocrinology. He’s a member of Pediatric Endocrine Society, Endocrine Society and the American Academy of Pediatrics. He’s contributed to a number of professional articles, presentations and research, and is a core faculty member for Akron Children’s pediatric residency program. 

Education & Affiliations

Medical School:

The Ohio State University College of Medicine, Columbus, OH

Residency:

Pediatrics: Nationwide Children's Hospital, Columbus, OH

Fellowship:

Pediatric Endocrinology: Nationwide Children's Hospital, Columbus, OH

Board Certifications:

American Board of Pediatrics: General Pediatrics

Academic Appointments:

Assistant Professor of Pediatrics: Northeast Ohio Medical University

Publications:

Google Scholar

Associations:

  • Pediatric Endocrine Society 
  • Endocrine Society  
  • American Academy of Pediatrics 

Special Interests:

Muscular Dystrophy, steroid adverse effects

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