Dr. Heike is an attending physician at Seattle Children's Hospital and professor in the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Washington School of Medicine. She completed her clinical fellowship in the Craniofacial Center at Seattle Children's Hospital in 2006. She has a passion for providing clinical care to children with craniofacial differences. Her research focuses on clinical outcomes, population health and quality improvement.

Board Certification(s)

• Pediatrics

Education

• University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle, WA

Residency

• University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle, WA

Fellowship

• University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle, WA

Clinical Interests

• Partnering with patients, families, healthcare professionals and other stakeholders to provide interdisciplinary, longitudinal care to children and young adults.

Research Description

Dr. Heike is currently participates in several multicenter studies to designed to improve clinical outcomes for individuals with craniofacial differences. She has a particular interest in developing partnerships and using methods to enhance interdisciplinary team science.

Research Focus Area

• Craniofacial
• Epidemiology
• Healthcare outcomes