Dr. Richard Heimann
About Dr. Heimann
Dr. Richard Heimann, MD
Primary Specialty / Areas of Focus:
Anesthesiology with extensive expertise in perioperative patient care, anesthesia administration, airway management, and critical care support.
Education & Training:
• Medical School: University of Rochester School of Medicine, Rochester, New York (MD, 1979)
• Residency: UCLA / Harbor General Hospital, Residency in Anesthesiology (1980–1982)
• Internship: St. Mary’s Medical Center, Long Beach, California, Internship in Internal Medicine (1979–1980)
• Undergraduate Education: University of California, Los Angeles (BA, 1974)
• Additional Degree: University of California, Irvine (MBA, Finance and Health Care, 1998)
Years of Clinical Experience:
Over 40 years of clinical anesthesiology experience.
Board Certifications / Professional Affiliations (Optional):
Certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology.
Professional Background / Areas of Expertise:
Dr. Heimann is a highly experienced anesthesiologist with decades of leadership in both hospital-based and outpatient surgical settings. He has provided comprehensive anesthesia care including preoperative evaluations, individualized anesthesia planning, advanced intraoperative monitoring, airway management, and postoperative recovery oversight. He has managed complex surgical cases and emergency interventions, with a strong commitment to patient safety and multidisciplinary collaboration.
Doctors Note:
Outside of medicine, Dr. Heimann enjoys reading historical biographies and medical literature, traveling to explore new cultures and cuisines, and watching live sporting events—especially hockey and tennis. He values staying active, keeping intellectually curious, and spending quality time with family and friends.
A fun fact about Dr. Heimann is that in addition to his medical degree, he also earned an MBA with an emphasis in finance and healthcare, giving him a unique perspective on both the clinical and operational aspects of medicine.
In 2026, he looks forward to continuing to practice in the outpatient surgical setting while maintaining a balanced lifestyle that includes travel and lifelong learning.
What sets Dr. Heimann apart in his field is his more than four decades of experience, combined with prior leadership as Chairman of the Department of Anesthesiology. His depth of clinical expertise, calm presence in high-acuity situations, and commitment to patient safety distinguish his practice.
What he enjoys most about his work is the ability to ensure patients feel safe, comfortable, and confident during surgery, and collaborating closely with surgical teams to achieve optimal outcomes.
