Heather Milbar, MD

Globe Healer is a Philadelphia-based healthcare organization that empowers patients by placing them at the center of their healthcare decision-making process. Through the use of personalized care solutions, case manager support, and an interactive health portal, Globe Healer offers patients unparalleled control over their health and wellness needs. Founded by medical professionals, Globe Healer aims to enhance transparency in healthcare and improve patient care quality by connecting patients with expert physicians and providing valuable feedback to hospitals. Their mission emphasizes patient education and empowerment, ensuring individuals can make informed healthcare decisions based on comprehensive quality measures and available resources. Generated from the website

I am a fellowship-trained minimally invasive and robotic general surgeon specializing in abdominal surgery. I treat many different diseases in the abdomen from gallbladder issues to more complex problems surrounding reflux, hiatal hernias, and esophageal motility disorders. I also specialize in fixing hernias of all types. My research focuses on the improvement of surgical outcomes in complex hernia repair and anti-reflux surgery. If possible, I prefer to use small incisions and the latest minimally invasive technology and advancements in medicine to achieve the best results possible. I believe that communication is key in good patient care and will work hard to develop individualized patient treatment plans and to provide comprehensive care through a multidisciplinary approach in collaboration with other specialties. My care team will work hard to provide you with personalized care and knowledgeable answers throughout the surgery planning process.

Castle Connolly Top Doctors, 2015 – 2024 Recognized in Philadelphia magazine's annual Top Docs issues, 2013 - 2016, and 2018 - 2024 William D. Carey Award, American College of Gastroenterology, 2019 Trustee, Board of Trustees, American College of Gastroenterology, 2017 - 2023 Chair, Board of Governors, American College of Gastroenterology, 2014 - 2016 Recognized by Main Line Magazine's Pennsylvania's Top Doctors, 2009 - 2014 Board of Governor’s Service Award, American College of Gastroenterology, 2011 Freshman Governor’s Award, American College of Gastroenterology, 2008