Stella Tayzon Hecker, MD
A member of Texas Health Physicians Group
Stella Tayzon Hecker, MD
Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
Internal Medicine
Ste 120, Tarrant
Fort Worth, TX 76104-2535
About Me
Specialties
Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
Internal Medicine
Hospital Affiliations
Texas Health Fort Worth
Gender
F
Languages
English
Education
New York University School of Medicine - House Staff Affairs - Fellowship - 2003
St. Barnabas Hospital - Internal Medicine - Residency - 1998
St. Barnabas Hospital - Internal Medicine - Internship - 1996
University of the Philippines College of Medicine - Internship - 1994
DeLaSelle University College of Medicine - Medical Education - 1993
Bio
Dr. Stella Hecker’s medical career as a fellowship-trained endocrinologist spans more than two decades. She began her work in the field in 2003, serving patients through the East Texas Medical Center Health Care System in Tyler, Texas. Dr. Hecker brought her diabetes and endocrine expertise to the DFW area in 2006, serving in private practice and for several years as a subspecialty director for the Internal Medicine Residency Program at Texas Health Fort Worth. Her areas of focus include insulin management, thyroid and parathyroid disease care, and the treatment of endocrine tumors.
Dr. Hecker earned her medical degree from De La Salle University Medical and Health Sciences Institute in the Philippines. She completed her internal medicine residency at Saint Barnabas Medical Center/UMDNJ College of Medicine in Livingston, N.J., and her endocrinology fellowship at New York University School of Medicine/New York University Medical Center/Bellevue Medical Center. Dr. Hecker is a Fellow of the American College of Endocrinology and a member of the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists and the Endocrine Society.
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4.8 out of 5 (92 Ratings, 20 Comments)
May 2026Hard to get an appointment in a timely manner, however the office allowed me to call and ask about any cancelations and moved my appointment up.May 2026Very good staff.May 2026Stella Hecker is the most caring, talented, kind and knowledgeable doctor I have ever known. So thankful for her.May 2026They all attended very well.May 2026The staff was excellent and the doctor)May 2026Dr. Hecker is a wonderfulPhysician. She is kind, very informative and cares deeply for her patients. I have been very pleased with her over the past 10+ years.May 2026Dr. Hecker has provided top notch care and advice in treating my diabetes.May 2026I drive up from Burleson because of the level of professionalism and care I receive from Dr. Hecker and her staff.May 2026Friendly and helpfulMay 2026Everything went smoothlyMay 2026So glad they are part of Texas Health!!May 2026Dr. Hecker is so good. The staff there had gotten so much better at patient satisfaction. Great office.May 2026The doctor was knowledgeable about me and my medical history and provided clear, thoughtful recommendations and guidance.Apr 2026Excellent doctor and staff. Very efficient operation, all the staff are friendly.Apr 2026Did not take long to do their job and notify the doctor quickly.Apr 2026Dr Hecker is a very good endocrinologist! I am Blessed that she is my doctor!Apr 2026Doctor Hecter is a very professional and caring doctor. She listens carefully and completely to my concerns with the correct remedy or solution the first time.Apr 2026Great staff, great Doctor, very professional and timelyApr 2026GoodApr 2026Dr Hecker is always good.