
Elizabeth Madeline Hechenbleikner, MD
Minimally Invasive General SurgeryBariatric SurgeryGeneral Surgery
Highlights
Languages
- English
About Elizabeth Madeline Hechenbleikner
Emory Affiliation
Emory Clinic - School of Medicine Faculty
Emory Healthcare Network
Emory Physician Group Practice
Academic Title
Assistant Professor
Year Started Practicing
2018
About the Provider
During her residency at Georgetown University Hospital, she assisted in the development and implementation of an auditing tool to evaluate adherence to surgical time-out and debriefing processes in the operating room across surgical specialties.
Dr. Hechenbleikner's primary clinical site is Emory University Hospital Midtown, where she focuses on acute care surgery and bariatric surgery.
Professional Memberships
Society for Surgery of the Alimentary Tract
American College of Surgeons
American College of Surgeons (GA Chapter)
Association for Academic Surgery
Interpretive Services
Awards
First Place, Resident Research Forum and Paper Competition (Commission on Cancer Category), American College of Surgeons' Maryland Chapter Annual Meeting, 2012
Locations
- Emory University Hospital Midtown Campus
- 550 Peachtree Street Northeast, Medical Office Tower, Fl 14, Atlanta, GA 30308
- Get Directions
- phone: 404-778-3712
- Emory Bariatrics Center
- 550 Peachtree Street Northeast, Medical Office Tower, Fl 7, Atlanta, GA 30308
- Get Directions
- phone: 404-778-5673
Expertise
Education
- Fellowship: Mount Sinai Hospital, Surgery, 2018
- Residency: Georgetown University Hospital, General Surgery, 2017
- Fellowship: Georgetown University Hospital, General Surgery, 2014
- Fellowship: John Hopkins Hospital, General Surgery, 2014
- Residency: Georgetown University Hospital, General Surgery, 2011
- Internship: Georgetown University Hospital, General Surgery, 2010
- Medical Education: University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill, MD, 2009
Board Certifications
- Surgery (General Surgery): American Board of Surgery, 2018
Ratings & Reviews
4.9 out of 5
177 ratingsThe Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/14/2026
Great Md
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/7/2026
I LOVE MY TEAM!!!!!'nTHANK YOU GOD!!!!!ALL IS WELL!!!!!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/24/2026
Everyone was very accommodating, and Dr Hechenbleikner in particular was fantastic. She answered every question, and very open and honest about the treatment options, and explained things thoroughly, even using the whiteboard to draw out how the surgery will go. Great "bedside manner" and clearly exceptionally knowledgeable. I'm totally confident that I'm in very good hands.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/22/2026
Very attentive and a great listener. Explaining the pros & cons.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/16/2026
Very good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/15/2026
As always, Dr.H was thorough in her patient care assessment and my treatment plan, and provided many.opportunities for me to ask.questions. Moreover, she.did an excellent job of explaining the next steps of my treatment plan, and is a great.patient advocate. I am grateful to her for her awesome patient care, as well as grateful that I was referred to her. She is truly one of my many outstanding blessings!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/6/2026
The doctor was concerned about my white blood cells count and reached out to my primary care doctor, which resulted in an appointment today
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/20/2025
Dr. Hechinbleichner, who I first met during an ER visit was professional, patient, knowledgeable and helpful.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/19/2025
Very good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/18/2025
Good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/15/2025
Dr. Hechenbleikner is, by far, the best physician I have ever seen. She explains everything clearly and cares about my quality of life. I've never met another doctor like her, and I mean that as the highest compliment.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/8/2025
Great timing and response to the problem.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/6/2025
Great
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/6/2025
Very good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/6/2025
Good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/25/2025
I have never felt more cared for, heard, and understood as much as I have with this team.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/25/2025
Good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/15/2025
Dr. H has been hands down the best general surgeon I've ever come in contact with. I've worked with several in my years and I can honestly say shes been the best. Her compassion, drive and ability to make you feel safe, secure, heard and taken care of go way above average. She has never made me feel any sort of way about my issues and has taken great care of me. She isnt afraid to reach out to different disciplines if she doesn't know something or if its above her specialty or scope of practice. During this specific appointment I was having a flare up with my arm and as soon as she seen how bad it had gotten in such a short amount of time she wasted no time getting me admitted and treated appropriately. She cares for her patients, their families and their overall outcomes.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/1/2025
Dr. Elizabeth she willingness to connect me with the right specialists beyond her own field, ensuring a truly coordinated approach to my care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/28/2025
Great
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/23/2025
She was excellent! Listened to me and was very inclusive about my choices!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/22/2025
I can not say enough good things about Dr H. She has an incredible bedside manner. She explains things in easy to understand language. She makes it easy to recall/remember.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/9/2025
Dr. Hechenblekner is the best. She explains things very well and listens and asks questions. Wish she was closer to me!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/1/2025
Care giver was very thorough, patient and knowledgeable about the problem and procedure that will be performed.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/30/2025
Doctors do not often speak in layman language, but Dr. Hechenbleikner tried with best efforts to avoid speaking out of my understanding. If she spoke with technical language, she tried to explain in layman terms what she means.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/24/2025
The doctor was thorough I did not feel rushed or that my issue was less important than others. She started off by apologizing for the delay and setting the tone for what to expect.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/20/2025
Great experience.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/3/2025
Dr. Elizabeth H was really concerned about the the condition I was diagnosed and discussed the tests to be done and possible treatment for me. I am very grateful to her.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/21/2025
Dr. Elizabeth Hechenbleikner is exceptional! A skilled surgeon; one with great knowledge and care for her patients.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/20/2025
Dr. Elizabeth was very knowledgeable, professional, and patient.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/24/2025
Dr H is an incredible dr so caring and always has time to listen. When you are my age that is no always true. She is great.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/9/2024
The doctor and her resident were fabulous. They showed great concern for my issue.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/9/2024
The doctor explained everything to me in a way that I could understand. She was clear about everything and I am grateful about this. I have never been to Emory before but this is the first doctor who actually listened to me about my issues.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/31/2024
Dr. H has great bedside manners, very thorough in her details of explaining things and very very pleasant
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/24/2024
I am very impressed with this surgeon. Explains things in a way that I understand. Takes time to listen to me and answer my questions. Shows caring for my wellbeing
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/21/2024
Dr Elizabeth H was very thorough and provided a lot of information and listened to me. It was an impressive collaboration. Great job.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/14/2024
The doctor explained everything to me
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/12/2024
Great
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/23/2024
Dr. Hechenbleikner is a star! A amazing physician. What an incredible asset to Emory Healthcare.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/22/2024
Extremely good.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/15/2024
Care provided by Dr H who was PHENOMENAL!!!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/15/2024
I would never go to another surgeon for anything that she could take care of. She was amazing.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/1/2024
I am very happy with this doctor. She explained things in a way that I could understand clearly. She took time to answer all my questions. She spoke to me with kindness and respect. She listened to my opinions. She answered a question for me that I have been trying get answered for over a year and She is the 3rd doctor I asked. Very good doctor.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/1/2024
Thorough, her student and I learned a lot!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/1/2024
I will definitely recommend my doctor to other. Very detail explanation of my illness.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/18/2024
Listened very attentively
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/21/2024
Dr. H is vert personable and engages the patients.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/28/2024
Dr. Elizabeth Hechenbleikner Is the best! She thoroughly explains matters, listens intently, and is an excellent care giver!!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/17/2024
I was very impressed with this doctor. She was so thorough and made sure l understood everything that was going to take place. The nurses and other doctors and staff in the hospital were very nice and caring. Also, my surgeon's office staff and nurse made me feel very welcome. From the beginning with the hospital emergency room's staff, nurses, doctors and technicians my experience at Emory Midtown was awesone
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/14/2024
Dr.H Is versatile in the field she does both surgery's not just one . So feel comfortable and confident in your decision with her. phenomenal doctor.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/9/2024
Excellent Doctor.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/20/2024
Very easy to communicate
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/19/2024
I fully trust Dr. Elizabeth Hechenbleikner's decisions and explanations on my hernia surgery. She appeared honestly concerned with my condition, and was thorough with explaining the entire surgical process and recovery period.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/15/2024
Dr Hechenbleikner is one of the best doctors I've ever worked with as a patient.
