Adam Bender-Heine, MD

Locations

UT Health RGV Surgical Specialty (Edinburg)

3804 S. Jackson Rd., Ste #1, Edinburg, TX. 78539

PHONE: (956) 296-3001 | FAX: (956) 296-3000

UT Health RGV Surgical Specialty (Harlingen)

615 Camelot Dr., Harlingen, TX. 78550

PHONE: (956) 296-2701 | FAX: (956) 296-2700

Services & Treatments

Head and Neck

Oral cavity lesions
Oral cavity defects
Large and Small Head and Neck Defects
Head or Neck Contour Abnormalities
Skin Cancer – SCC, BCC, Melanoma, etc
Lip Cancer
Eyelid Cancer
Skin Cancer
Dermatology MOHS defects
Neck masses
Thyroid Cancer
Congenital neck mass
Salivary gland tumors
Nasal Polyposis

Facial Plastics

Nasal Obstruction
Difficulty Breathing Through Nose
Prominent Ears (Congenital or Acquired)
Deformed or Misshapen Ears (Congenital or Acquired)
Facial Contour Abnormality
Face or Neck Scars
Facial Wrinkles
Skin Cancer Defects Head and Neck
Excess Eye Skin – Cosmetic or Functional
Facial Paralysis

Microvascular

Large Defects of the Head and Neck due to Cancer, Trauma, Etc.

Problems with Nose

Nasal polyps
Chronic sinus infections
Nasal Congestion
Nasal Obstruction
Pituitary Tumor in conjunction w Neurosurgery

Pediatrics

Prominent Ears
Misshapen Ears
Scars on Head or Neck
Vascular malformations
Nasal polyps
Nasal obstruction
Facial Trauma

Ears

Bone Anchored Hearing Aids
Hearing Loss

Biography

Dr. Adam Bender-Heine, MD, is a board certified Head and Neck and Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon at UT Health RGV. Dr. Bender-Heine uses the latest technology and medical advancements in surgical care to provide the highest level of care and help patients live beautiful and healthy lives.

Dr. Bender-Heine graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Pittsburgh in 2009 and received his Medical Degree (M.D.) from the West Virginia University School of Medicine in 2014. He then completed his Residency at the West Virginia University Hospital in 2019. Additionally, he completed his Fellowship in Microvascular Surgery at the Oregon Health Sciences University in 2020.

As a highly specialized Otolaryngologist (ear, nose, and throat) surgeon at UT Health RGV, Dr. Bender-Heine diagnoses and provides services and treatments for oral cavity defects, large and small Head and Neck defects, skin cancer, lip cancer, eyelid cancer, neck masses, nasal obstructions, facial paralysis, hearing loss and surgery care in facial plastics, nose reshaping, facelift, scar revision, and eyelid surgery.

Additionally, Dr. Bender-Heine is a member of several notable organizations such as the American Academy of Otolaryngology and the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.

Dr. Bender-Heine joined the UTRGV School of Medicine Faculty in 2020 and currently serves as an assistant professor at the Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery.

To schedule an in-person or telemedicine appointment with Dr. Bender-Heine, fill out our secure Online Appointment Request Form or call us at 1-833-887-4863 to speak with one of our UT Health RGV scheduling professionals.

If you are experiencing a medical emergency, please call 9-1-1 or go to your nearest emergency room.

Education & Training

Fellowships:
Oregon Health & Science University (2019-2020)
Portland, OR

Residency:
West Virginia University Hospital (2014-2019)
Morgantown, WV

Medical School:
West Virginia University Hospital (2010-2014)
Morgantown, WV

Undergraduate Training:
University of Pittsburgh (2005-2009)
Pittsburgh, PA

Certifications:
Basic Life Support (BLS)

Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon

Department:
Ear, Nose & Throat